Tom Cotton

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

1. Economics and Public Finance 1% · 2 of 184 party 1%

Where Cotton 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 · Oct 2, 2026

  Cotton, Senators to Hegseth, Lutnick: Preserve Domestic Critical Mineral Supply Chain to Beat Communist China

  Sent letter to cabinet officials urging preservation of domestic silicon carbide manufacturing.

  “We write to draw your attention to a critical matter at the intersection of national security, economic competitiveness and trade policy: the accelerating Chinese government effort to dominate the global silicon carbide semiconductor industry and supply chain, and the urgent need for a whole-of-government response to…”

  Military ReadinessAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Cotton Votes to Ban Congressional Insider Trading, Slams Democrats’ Hypocrisy

  Voted for Stop Insider Trading Act banning congressional stock purchases; criticized Democrats for opposing it.

  “No one, especially members of Congress, should profit from insider information. I voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act to rid Congress of this corruption and ensure we all play by the same rules as every law-abiding Arkansan. The Democrats who blocked it went back on their word to protect their own wallets—they…”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Cotton, Senators to Blanche: Investigate Communist Chinese Criminal Marijuana Organizations

  Requested DOJ investigation into Chinese criminal organizations operating illegal cannabis enterprises.

  “We write requesting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate the growing role of Chinese transnational criminal organizations in America’s cannabis and intoxicating-hemp markets. Recent reporting and investigations suggest Chinese criminal networks are exploiting vulnerabilities in federal law to operate…”

  Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Cotton to Hegseth: Review Military Supply Chain Security

  Sent letter to Secretary Hegseth requesting review of military supply chain security.

  “Securing these supply chains is critical to ensuring that our warfighters around the world have access to the most advanced equipment and technology and to ensuring that our adversaries do not gain access to U.S. technology.”

  Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

  Cotton Introduces Bill to Help Arkansas Seniors Obtain Timely Medicare Coverage

  Introduced bill to establish Medicare coverage decision deadlines for medical devices and services.

  “Arkansas seniors deserve access to high-quality medical treatments, and they shouldn’t have to wait on the slow clock of government to obtain coverage for them. Our bill would require Medicare administrators to give seniors prompt, transparent decisions about their coverage, ensuring they can address their health…”

  Ensuring Timely Access to Coverage Decisions ActHealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 23, 2026

  Cotton Announces Support for Bill to Protect Arkansans from Paying for Data Centers

  Announced support for bill requiring data centers to pay for grid infrastructure costs.

  “Whether it’s the cure to cancer or help for their small business, Arkansans understand the great potential of data centers and American AI innovation but are also rightfully concerned about higher electricity costs. I’m proud to support Senator Husted’s bill that would prevent electricity prices from rising by…”

  Ratepayer Protection ActEnergyAI-read

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

Sponsored 97 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 195 (median 307.5), 31 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Immigration, Armed Forces and National Security, Crime and Law Enforcement.

• S. 3708 MERICA Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5458 Supply Relief and Domestic Production Cost Reduction ActIntroduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
• S. 5454 Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
• S. 3741 Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
• S. 5422 Arkansas Delta National Heritage Area ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• S. 2941 Visa Cap Enforcement ActImmigration · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 2274 Constitutional Citizenship Clarification Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 5083 Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Cotton’s campaign raised $12.5M: $6.3M (51%) from individuals and $2.3M (18%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $19.9M.

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 Cotton

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 259.

1. Young Victory Committee Party committee
2. National Restaurant Association Membership group PAC
3. American Bankers Association (ABA) Trade association PAC

Cotton’s own leadership PAC: Republican Majority Fund, Republican Majority Fund: State and Local. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.