U.S. Representative for Texas’s 10th District
Michael T. McCaul
Position · +0.41
- In office
- House 2005–now
21 years in CongressMore senior than 88% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 27% · Agriculture and Food 13%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs · Homeland Security
- Bills on
- Health · International Affairs · Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Age
- 64
2026 election
Has not filed to run for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Running for this seat
- RChris Gober$2.6M
- RWalter Benjamin Bius$454K
- DCaitlin McClay Rourk$364K
- RKara King$231K
- DSarah Eckhardt$227K
Bottom line
- Hasn’t filed to run in 2026; 14 candidates are running for TX-10.
- Has missed 96 of 674 roll calls this Congress (14%), more than 97% of House members.
- Breaks with Republicans most on Economics and Public Finance: voted against them on 27% of party-line votes (13 of 48), against 7% for most Republicans.
- None of their own bills became law, but the substance of 2 of their bills did, inside other members’ bills such as H.R. 5334.
Where McCaul has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 625 LACA of 2026 · Out of committee
- H.R. 8284 Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act · Out of committee
- H.Res. 515 Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people. · Out of committee
- H.R. 1262 Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
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Where McCaul breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where McCaul voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 27% · 13 of 48 party 7%
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- International Affairs 7% · 1 of 14 party 0%
See all 5 issues where McCaul has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where McCaul broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Ukraine Support ActOn Passage · This bill addresses the war between Russia and Ukraine by (1) providing assistance to Ukraine and certain European countries, and (2)…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/04/26 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 06/03/26 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.On Motion to Discharge · This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 02/24/26 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What McCaul is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
McCaul Speaks After House Passes Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) held a bipartisan, bicameral press conference after the House passed the the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by a vote of 262 to…
“I have never been more optimistic than I am today that we have the formula to end this war.”
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McCaul on House Floor: "A Vote Against This Bill Is a Vote for Putin and His Unholy Alliance."
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered closing remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House…
“I still believe that. Mr. Meeks and I did pass the emergency wartime supplemental bill that gave Ukraine a lifeline to prevent occupation from Russia so they could advance in their drone technology. But I’m a bit disheartened by some of my colleagues’ remarks here today because they don’t reflect that principle. In…”
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McCaul on House Floor: "Evil Is on the March. History Is Calling. Now Is the Time to Act."
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered opening remarks on the House floor in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House…
“America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad.”
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Chairman Emeritus McCaul Discusses Evolutions in Counterterrorism 25 Years After 9/11 at CHS Hearing
At today's House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the committee — spoke with DC Fire and EMS Department Chief John Donnelly, FDNY Chief of Fire…
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McCaul Speaks in Support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act at Rules Committee
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke at a House Rules Committee hearing in support of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he introduced in the House with…
“America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad.”
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McCaul Introduces Legislation to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer by Leveraging AI
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — founder and co-chair of the Congressional Childhood Cancer Caucus — introduced the Ailani Myers Accelerating Innovation in Medicine (AIM) to Cure Kids with Cancer Act with caucus co-chairs Ami…
“Since I founded the Childhood Cancer Caucus 17 years ago, advancements in technology have radically expanded the frontiers of healthcare. We owe it to our nation's children to leverage cutting-edge AI to improve their care and treatment options. I'm proud to introduce this bill, which codifies and builds on President…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill McCaul voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 270 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far McCaul’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 10
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
10 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 10 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Became law inside another bill (2)
- H.R. 10076 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Identical bill became law as H.R. 5334 · Sep 18, 2026Via H.R. 5334
- H.R. 625 LACA of 2026Identical bill became law as S. 32 · Sep 16, 2026Via S. 32
McCaul’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 14 sponsored billsSponsored 14 (House median 25) · cosponsored 168 (median 289), 19 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, International Affairs, Foreign Trade and International Finance.
- H.Res. 1600 Commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10370 Ailani Myers Accelerating Innovation in Medicine to Cure Kids with Cancer ActHealth · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10076 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9632 Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids with Cancer ActHealth · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9631 Bear Poaching Elimination ActAnimals · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8697 Guard the Skies ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 564 Calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.International Affairs · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8284 Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement ActEnhances the Bureau of Industry and Security's licensing administration procedures. AI-readForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Out of committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 139 | 91% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 63 | 41% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 59 | 75% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 72% | Pro |
| Energy | 31 | 71% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 83% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 26 | 85% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 24 | 83% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 82% | Pro |
| Commerce | 20 | 90% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 10 | 60% | Pro |
| Education | 10 | 80% | Pro |
| Health | 7 | 57% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 5 | 60% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RYoung KimCA-4099%agreement
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RMichael K. SimpsonID-299%agreement
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle McCaul’s campaign raised $277K: $44K (16%) from individuals and $67K (24%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $0.
Through Jul 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 McCaul
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 27.
- L3harris Technologies, Inc. Corporate PAC
- Deloitte Political Action Committee Independent PAC
- Wagner Victory Committee Member’s leadership PAC
See how much each organization gave McCaul 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 inMcCaul’s own leadership PAC: Texas Republicans United Political Action Committee (Tru PAC). A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare McCaul’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TX-10Republican2005–present
Seat
- State
- Texas
- District
- 10
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 64
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2401
2300 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- College Station, Austin
- Website
- mccaul.house.gov
- michaeltmccaul
- congressman_mccaul
- YouTube
- MichaelTMcCaul
Elsewhere
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