Tom Cole

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Cole voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Economics and Public Finance 28% · 14 of 50 party 7%
2. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
3. Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 25 party 0%

Where Cole broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Cole Votes in Favor of Water Resources Development Act of 2026

  Oklahoma District Four Wins in H.R. 9497 Increased the authorization from $15 million to $20 million for the Midwest City Water Infrastructure Project for a new water tank and booster pump station. $45 million in authorization for…

  “Last night, the House voted in a bipartisan manner to address important water resource needs throughout our nation. This legislation will improve water resources infrastructure across our nation, grow the American economy, build and maintain safe waterways, improve flood protection, and more.”

  Mentions H.R. 9497 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 673

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Cole Companion Legislation Supporting the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma Passes the U.S. House of Representatives and Heads to the White House

  Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after S. 550, the Senate companion legislation to his bill, H.R. 2827, passed the United States House of Representatives and now heads to the President’s desk for final…

  “Today was a testament of Congress upholding its trust and treaty responsibility.”

  Mentions H.R. 2827Mentions S. 550

• Statement · Press release · Sep 2, 2026

  Cole Introduces Resolution Congratulating the OU Baseball Team for Winning the 2026 Men's College World Series

  Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) introduced H. Res. 1500, which congratulates the University of Oklahoma men’s baseball team on their College World Series National Championship.

  “As my fellow Oklahomans know, Coach Skip Johnson and the OU men’s baseball team pulled off one of the most historic triumphs in NCAA baseball history this past season when they beat the University of North Carolina in the College World Series. After making it through the Atlanta Regional, our unranked Sooners ended up…”

  Mentions H.Res. 1500

• Statement · Press release · Sep 1, 2026

  Cole Votes to Avert a Partisan October Shutdown

  It protects our national security, preserves critical services, and denies partisan shutdown agitators the leverage they have repeatedly sought.

  “Today’s vote is the culmination of House Republicans moving proactively, decisively, and strategically earlier this summer. The action we took paved the way for the Senate to promptly engage in the process, and I am proud to say we are now sending this funding extension to President Trump without waiting for the clock…”

  Mentions H.R. 6500 · voted Yea Sep 1, 2026, roll 646

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cole voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 93 (median 289), 5 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Economics and Public Finance, Native Americans, Sports and Recreation.

• H.Res. 1500 Congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 Men's College World Series.Sports and Recreation · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9770 Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027Provides federal agency funding through December 4, 2026, and extends various expiring programs. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jul 18, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 9187 Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026Social Welfare · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7744 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates funds to the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Mar 2, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 7490 Tribal Warrant Fairness ActNative Americans · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7325 Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026Native Americans · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7148 Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates funds to federal departments for fiscal year 2026 and extends expiring programs. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Became law
• H.R. 7147 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.Appropriates fiscal year 2026 funds for Department of Homeland Security agencies except Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Became law

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Cole’s campaign raised $3.8M: $2.1M (54%) from individuals and $1.6M (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.6M.

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.

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Who funds Cole

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 383.

1. American Gas Association Membership group PAC
2. America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
3. General Electric Company Corporate PAC

Cole’s own leadership PAC: Conservative Opportunity Leadership and Enterprise PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.