U.S. Senator from Texas · Class II
John Cornyn
Position · +0.47
- In office
- Senate 2002–now
23 years in CongressMore senior than 81% of the Senate - Committees
- Taxation · Finance · Foreign Relations
- Bills on
- Crime and Law Enforcement · Armed Forces and National Security · International Affairs
- Age
- 74
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- DJames Talarico$68.6M
- RKen Paxton$9.2M
Bottom line
Where Cornyn has influence
Roles
- Chairman · United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
- Chairman · International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness (Finance)
- Chairman · Border Security and Immigration (Judiciary)
- Taxation · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
- Finance · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
- Foreign Relations · 12th in seniority on the majority side
- Budget · 5th in seniority on the majority side
- Judiciary · 2nd in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on Intelligence · 4th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 388 Promoting Resilient Buildings Act · Out of committee
- S. 917 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". · Out of committee
- S. 4723 Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act · Out of committee
- S. 3050 PAID OFF Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Cornyn’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Cornyn breaks with Republicans
MethodCornyn has voted with most Republicans on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Cornyn broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/30/26 | On the NominationKeith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor | Not voting |
| 09/30/26 | Stop Insider Trading ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill generally prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public… | Yea |
| 09/29/26 | A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.On the Motion to Discharge | Nay |
| 08/08/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Secure America ActOn the Motion · This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/19/26 | A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war… | Not voting |
| 05/19/26 | On the Cloture MotionEvan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten years | Not voting |
| 05/18/26 | On the NominationCatherine Dillon, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (Educational and Cultural Affairs); and Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years; and Yeouk Kim, of Texas, to be Representative of the United States of America to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador; and James Stuart, of Minnesota, to be United States Marshal for the District of Minnesota for the term of four years; and Brian Gootkin, of Montana, to be United States Marshal for the District of Montana for the term of four years; and Priscilla Lopez, of Florida, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of Florida for the term of four years; and Steven Lewis, of Missouri, to be United States Marshal for the Eastern District of Missouri, for the term of four years; and Brian Barber, of Louisiana, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years; and James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina for the term of four years; and Phillip Williams, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama for the term of four years; and Melissa Holyoak, of Utah, to be United States Attorney for the District of Utah for the term of four years; and Arvind Raman, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology; and Seval Oz, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation; and Richard Kloster, of West Virginia, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board for a term expiring December 31, 2028; and Michael Graham, of Virginia, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for a term expiring December 31, 2030; and Matthew Anderson, of Colorado, to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; and Frank Garcia, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (African Affairs); and Wesley Brooks, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs; and Asel Roberts, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Slovenia; and Robert Sweeney, of Texas, to be United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador; and Jared Novelly, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to New Zealand, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Independent State of Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Niue; and William Long, of Missouri, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Iceland; and Lee Lipton, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines; and Mark Ditlevson, of Minnesota, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; and Brian Birdwell, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense; and David St. Pierre, of Maine, to be United States Marshal for the District of Maine for the term of four years; and Daniel Satterlee, of South Dakota, to be United States Marshal for the District of South Dakota for the term of four years; and Robert Rotter, of Iowa, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of Iowa for the term of four years; and Kyle Haustveit, of North Dakota, to be Under Secretary of Energy; and David LaCerte, of Louisiana, to be a Member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2031; and Stevan Pearce, of New Mexico, to be Director of the Bureau of Land Management; and Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2031; and Gregory Gilmore, of Illinois, to be United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois for the term of four years; and Ryan Raybould, of Texas, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas for the term of four years; and Zachary Keller, of Louisiana, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana for the term of four years; and Thomas Govan, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama for the term of four years; and Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029; and Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce; and Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation; and Frank Weiland, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs); and Jennifer Wicks McNamara, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam; and Eric Meyer, of California, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka; and Gregory LoGerfo, of Massachusetts, to be Coordinator for Counterterrorism, with the rank and status of Ambassador at Large; and Darin Smith, of Wyoming, to be United States Attorney for the District of Wyoming for the term of four years; and Richard Price, of Missouri, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years; and Brian David Miller, of Pennsylvania, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania for the term of four years; and Kevin Holmes, of Arkansas, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas for the term of four years; and William Boyle, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina for the term of four years; and Andrew Benson, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four years | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Cornyn is saying
All 43 statements and posts-
Cornyn, Colleagues’ Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President’s Desk
Announced Senate passage of Mystic Alerts Act enabling satellite emergency alerts.
“More than 130 people were tragically killed in the July 4th floods that ravaged Central Texas last year, many of whom did not receive emergency alerts due to compromised cellular networks that were knocked out by the storm.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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Cornyn, Weber Introduce Bill to Establish a National Recreation Area Along Texas Coastline
Introduced bill to establish 168-mile Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area in Texas.
“The Texas Gulf Coast supports a thriving ecosystem, vital fisheries, and critical infrastructure that helps meet our nation’s energy needs, but it’s increasingly vulnerable to threats from flooding, hurricanes, and shoreline erosion.”
Lone Star Coastal National Recreation AreaPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Cornyn, Cruz Resolution Recognizing Texas A&M University’s 150th Anniversary Passes Senate
Senate unanimously passed resolution congratulating Texas A&M University on 150th anniversary.
EducationAI-read
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Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of the Protect College Sports Act
Praised Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act establishing national NIL standards.
“College athletics are currently the Wild Wild West, and the lack of clear, consistent guidelines at the federal level is hurting athletes, universities, and fans.”
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Cornyn: Texas Receives $51 Million to Improve Rural Health Care
Announced $51 million in federal funding for rural health care in Texas.
“The Working Families Tax Cuts Act made the single largest investment in rural health care in more than two decades.”
HealthAI-read
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Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize substance abuse treatment program for incarcerated individuals.
“Ensuring incarcerated individuals have access to addiction treatment is not only proven to reduce recidivism through the successful RSAT program, but it is also morally right.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cornyn voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 2 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Cornyn’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 103
- Action in committee 22
- Action beyond committee 22
- Passed chamber 14
- Became law 3
103 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 99 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (3)
3 national policy
- S. 1884 Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025Establishes procedures for recovery and restitution of artwork expropriated during the Holocaust. AI-readBecame law Apr 13, 2026 · LawNational policy
- S. 1071 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Became law Dec 18, 2025 · Armed Forces and National SecurityNational policy
- S. 1596 Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge ActBecame law Jul 24, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural ResourcesNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Bills, 119th Congress
All 115 sponsored billsSponsored 115 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 323 (median 307.5), 23 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, Armed Forces and National Security, International Affairs.
- S. 5677 A bill to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area to conserve, protect, and promote the economic benefits of the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast as a unit of the National Park System.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 948 A resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5543 STRONGER ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 1916 Don’t Sell My DNA ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 4775 Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- S. 3332 More Homes on the Market ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 843 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve.Health · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 Passed a chamber
- S. 5349 DEPOTS ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 221 | 100% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 205 | 37% | Pro |
| Other | 117 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration | 37 | 30% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 35 | 17% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 34 | 97% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% | Pro |
| Congress | 19 | 95% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 61% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% | Pro |
| Energy | 13 | 100% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 12 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 10 | 70% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 10 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike CrapoID Senate100%agreement
- RTom CottonAR Senate100%agreement
- RJames E. RischID Senate100%agreement
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Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Cornyn’s campaign raised $8.6M: $3.8M (44%) from individuals and $1.5M (17%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $542K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Cornyn
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 409.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- Texas Farm Bureau Membership group PAC
- American Bankers Association (ABA) Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Cornyn this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inCornyn’s own leadership PAC: Alamo PAC, R Senate PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Cornyn’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, TexasRepublican2002–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- Seat
- Class 2, senior senator
- Current term
- 2021–2027
- Age
- 74
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-2934
517 Hart Senate Office Building - District offices
- Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, San Antonio, Tyler, Houston, Harlingen
- Website
- cornyn.senate.gov
- sen.johncornyn
- YouTube
- senjohncornyn
Elsewhere
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