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R Republican · U.S. Senator
Ted Cruz
Texas (junior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 In Congress since 2013 Terms 0 House, 3 Senate Age 55
Office: 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
5.1%missed (47)
98.3%voted with their party
133bills sponsored (3 became law)
279cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Yea | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 133 →- Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act Oct 5, 2026: Presented to President.
- Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Protect College Sports Act of 2026 Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 Sep 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
- Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act Sep 25, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-116.
- Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
- S. 5550Introduced529 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2026Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 644.
- LACA Sep 16, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-109.
Recently cosponsored
- A resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States. Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] + 1 cosponsorSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273-5274)
- S. 5573IntroducedReligious Education Fairness ActSen. Lankford, James [R-OK] + 1 cosponsorSep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
- A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] + 25 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074)
- S. 5508IntroducedTelecommunications Cybersecurity and Resilience ActSen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] + 1 cosponsorSep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] + 99 cosponsorsSep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
- FEAT Act Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] + 5 cosponsorsSep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
- A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office". Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] + 1 cosponsorSep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575.
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