In the 1990 cycle for the U.S. Senate, the average contributions made for foreign and defense policy interests to Republicans was approximately 1,250 U.S. dollars, compared to 2,300 U.S. dollars to Democratic members. In 2024, the average contributions made to Democrats was 32,000 U.S. dollars.
Average contribution to members of the Senate for foreign and defense policy interests in the United States from 1990 to 2024, by party
(In thousand U.S. dollars)
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