Tom Cotton
326 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2353 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 7 Congresses, most in the 119th at 97. In the 119th, 97 — 36 more than the median senator, who filed 61. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 379 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- International Affairs 69
- Congressional oversight 50
- Crime and Law Enforcement 50
- Armed Forces and National Security 43
- Government information and archives 39
- Asia 35
- China 33
- Immigration 30
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 379.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Marco Rubio 69
- Marsha Blackburn 57
- Ted Cruz 56
- Rick Scott 54
- John Boozman 49
- Thom Tillis 43
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2347 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2347 | Yea | Nov 10, 2026 |
| HR 2347 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 2347 | Yea | Nov 9, 2026 |
| HR 9340 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Yea | Sep 30, 2026 |
| HR 7008 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Yea | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 852 | On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | Sep 29, 2026 |
| SJRES 197 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Nay | Sep 29, 2026 |
| S 4668 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Yea | Sep 28, 2026 |
| HCONRES 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Nay | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1720 | RAISE Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Aug 2, 2017 |
| S 1620 | Taiwan Security Act of 2017 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. | Jul 24, 2017 |
| S 1202 | Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Boundary Modification Act | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-417. | Jul 19, 2017 |
| S 1297 | A bill to make title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 permanent, and for other purposes. | Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. | Jun 27, 2017 |
| S 1435 | Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Jun 26, 2017 |
| S 1339 | Liberty Through Strength Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Jun 12, 2017 |
| S 838 | PACE Act of 2017 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-56. | May 11, 2017 |
| S 656 | Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act of 2017 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 957 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 15, 2026, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Nov 11, 2026 |
| S 5289 | Right to Worship Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 5620 | UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 946 | A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 934 | A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day". | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5267) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 923 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week". | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| SRES 913 | A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. | 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) | Sep 28, 2026 |
| S 5475 | Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Sep 23, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Agoa Extension Act--Motion to Proceed--Continued | Senate floor |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Nomination of Walter Clayton (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Remembering Lindsey Graham (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Remembering Lindsey Graham (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Jun 11, 2026 | Theodore Roosevelt National Park Wild Horses Protection Act | Senate floor |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Vote on Powell Nomination (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Vote on Mattivi Nomination (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Recognition of the Majority Leader | Senate floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2015 to Present | S.Res. 21 |
| Airland | Member | Listed Mar 2015 to present | Hearing, Mar 2015 |
| Cybersecurity | Member | Listed Mar 2025 to present | Hearing, Mar 2025 |
| Emerging Threats and Capabilities | Member | Listed Apr 2023 to present | Hearing, Apr 2023 |
| Strategic Forces | Member | Listed May 2017 to present | Hearing, May 2017 |
| SeaPower | Member | Listed May 2017 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, May 2017 |
| Personnel | Member | Listed Feb 2015 to Apr 2016 | Hearing, Feb 2015 |
| Emerging Threats and Capabilities | Member | Listed Apr 2015 to Mar 2016 | Hearing, Apr 2015 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2025 to Present | S.Res. 16 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Public Lands, Forests, and Mining | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence (Select) Committee | Chair | Jan 7, 2025 to Present | S.Res. 16 |
| Member | Jan 7, 2015 to Jan 3, 2025 | S.Res. 21 · End of the 118th Congress |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committee | Member | Feb 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2025 | S.Res. 32 · End of the 118th Congress |
| Intellectual Property | Member | Listed Apr 2021 to Dec 2024 | Hearing, Apr 2021 |
| Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism | Ranking Member | Listed Apr 2021 to Sep 2024 | Hearing, Apr 2021 |
| Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety | Member | Listed May 2021 to Oct 2023 | Hearing, May 2021 |
| Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights | Member | Listed Mar 2021 to Jul 2023 | Hearing, Mar 2021 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2015 to Jan 3, 2021 | S.Res. 21 · End of the 116th Congress |
| Economic Policy | Chair | Listed Dec 2015 to Dec 2020 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2016 |
| Securities, Insurance, and Investment | Member | Listed Jul 2020 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Jul 2020 |
| Housing, Transportation, and Community Development | Member | Listed Jul 2020 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Jul 2020 |
| National Security and International Trade and Finance | Member | Listed Jun 2015 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Jun 2015 |
| Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to Jul 2018 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
| Housing, Transportation, and Community Development | Member | Listed Apr 2015 to Sep 2016 | Hearing, Apr 2015 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services Committee | Member | Jan 4, 2013 to Jan 3, 2015 | H.Res. 17 · End of the 113th Congress |
| Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit | Member | Listed Mar 2013 to Sep 2014 | Hearing, Mar 2013 |
| Monetary Policy and Trade | Member | Listed Mar 2013 to Jul 2014 | Hearing, Mar 2013 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 4, 2013 to Jan 3, 2015 | H.Res. 17 · End of the 113th Congress |
| Middle East and North Africa | Member | Listed Feb 2013 to Dec 2014 | Hearing, Feb 2013 |
| Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade | Member | Listed Feb 2013 to Dec 2014 | Hearing, Feb 2013 |
The state
Who lives in AR, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the nation.
U.S. 341,784,859
U.S. $84,780
U.S. 39.5
U.S. 11.8%
U.S. 37.4%
U.S. 5.9%
| People | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,114,791 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 39.3±0.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 22.1%±0.1% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 19.1%±0.1% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 2,327,043±7,617 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 7.4%±0.3% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 18.2%±0.4% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7%±0.3% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 8.8%±0.3% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.8%±0.1% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.1%±0.3% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 14.5%±0.2% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.1% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,588±$976 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $37,515±$691 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 15.0%±0.7% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.3% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.1%±0.5% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 23.3±0.3 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 12.0%±0.7% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 2.5%±0.3% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 23.6%±0.6% | 24.4% |
| Education | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 90.7%±0.4% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 28.8%±0.7% | 37.4% |
| Housing | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 1,277,805±8,667 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 1,435,529±237 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 67.2%±0.7% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $228,400±$3,677 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,055±$20 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 91.6%±0.5% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the state as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
