Ted Cruz
167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-5922 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 118th at 142. In the 119th, 133 — 72 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 594 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Congressional oversight 112
- International Affairs 112
- Taxation 62
- Middle East 54
- Government Operations and Politics 46
- Armed Forces and National Security 44
- Government information and archives 44
- Health 44
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 594.
Most frequent cosponsors
- John Cornyn 107
- Mike Lee 104
- Marco Rubio 90
- Rick Scott 87
- Tom Cotton 77
- Mike Braun 72
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCONRES 11 | On the Motion (Sanders Motion to Instruct (Social Security) Re: S.Con.Res. 11) | Not Voting | Apr 15, 2015 |
| SCONRES 11 | On the Motion (Warren Motion to Instruct (Student Loans) Re: S.Con.Res. 11) | Not Voting | Apr 15, 2015 |
| SCONRES 11 | On the Motion (Burr Motion to Instruct (Student Loans) Re: S.Con.Res. 11) | Not Voting | Apr 15, 2015 |
| SCONRES 11 | On the Motion (Sanders Motion to Instruct (Postal Plant Closures) Re: S.Con.Res. 11) | Not Voting | Apr 15, 2015 |
| SCONRES 11 | On the Motion (Brown Motion to Instruct (Wall Street Banks) Re: S.Con.Res. 11) | Not Voting | Apr 15, 2015 |
| SCONRES 11 | On the Motion (Motion to Disagree in the House Amendment, Agree to the Request for a Conference, and Authorize the Presiding Officer to Appoint Conferees.) | Not Voting | Apr 15, 2015 |
| HR 2 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2 | Nay | Apr 14, 2015 |
| HR 2 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 2) | Nay | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 5708 | A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Victoria, Texas, as the "Master Sergeant Roy P. Benavidez VA Clinic". | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| S 3923 | Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 | Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| S 933 | NASA Authorization Act of 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 689. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 283 | Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act | Became Public Law No: 119-123. | Oct 15, 2026 |
| S 4668 | Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | Held at the desk. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| S 4009 | Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act | Held at the desk. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| S 3798 | Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 | Held at the desk. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| S 759 | Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act | Became Public Law No: 119-116. | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 4968 | Mystic Alerts Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 948 | A resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273-5274) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 710 | Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act of 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1347-1348; text: CR S1348-1350) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5573 | Religious Education Fairness Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 29, 2026 |
| S 3708 | MERICA Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Sep 29, 2026 |
| S 1255 | Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. | 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 |
| SRES 912 | A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment and its enduring legacy of saving the lives of more than 2,600,000 unborn children and respecting the conscience rights of the American people. | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (consideration: CR S5074) | Sep 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Authorizing the Use of the Atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for the Commemoration and Reunification of Alexander Calder's Mountains and Clouds on November 18, 2026 | Senate floor |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower Act | Senate floor |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Remarks in morning business | Senate floor |
| Nov 9, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 | Senate floor |
| Sep 30, 2026 | National Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act | Senate floor |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | 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
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Relations Committee | Member | Jan 9, 2019 to Present | S.Res. 12 |
| Africa and Global Health Policy | Chair | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism | Member | Listed Jul 2019 to present | Hearing, Jul 2019 |
| Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues | Member | Listed Mar 2019 to present | Hearing, Mar 2019 |
| State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development | Member | Listed Jul 2021 to May 2023 | Hearing, Jul 2021 |
| East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy | Member | Listed Mar 2021 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Mar 2021 |
| Africa and Global Health Policy | Member | Listed Jul 2019 to Jul 2020 | Hearing, Jul 2019 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committee | Member | Jan 24, 2013 to Present | S.Res. 18 |
| Border Security and Immigration | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to present | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
| Constitution | Member | Listed Feb 2013 to present | Hearing, Feb 2013 |
| Crime and Counterterrorism | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to present | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
| Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights | Chair | Listed Mar 2021 to present | Hearing, Mar 2021 |
| Oversight, Federal Rights and Agency Action | Chair | Listed Mar 2015 to Dec 2015 | Hearing, Mar 2015 |
| Crime and Terrorism | Member | Listed Apr 2013 to Dec 2014 | Hearing, Apr 2013 |
| Immigration, Refugees and Border Security | Member | Listed Feb 2014 to Feb 2014 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2014 |
| Bankruptcy and the Courts | Member | Listed Jul 2013 to Feb 2014 | Hearing, Jul 2013 |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Services Committee | Member | Jan 24, 2013 to Jan 3, 2019 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 115th Congress |
| Emerging Threats and Capabilities | Member | Listed Mar 2013 to Dec 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2013 |
| Airland | Member | Listed Mar 2017 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Mar 2017 |
| Strategic Forces | Member | Listed Feb 2015 to Jul 2018 | Hearing, Feb 2015 |
| SeaPower | Member | Listed Dec 2015 to Apr 2016 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2016 |
| SeaPower | Member | Listed May 2013 to Mar 2015 | Hearing, May 2013 |
| Readiness and Management Support | Member | Listed Apr 2013 to Feb 2014 | Hearing, Apr 2013 |
The state
Who lives in TX, 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 | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,709,821 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 36.2±0.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 23.9%±0.1% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 14.9%±0.1% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 21,289,387±43,487 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 6.0%±0.1% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 12.8%±0.1% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.5%±0.2% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 35.4%±0.2% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.9%±0.1% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.4%±0.1% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 11.7%±0.1% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.3%±0.1% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,625±$670 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $43,008±$282 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 12.7%±0.3% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±0.1% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.5%±0.2% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 27.8±0.1 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 8.8%±0.2% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 1.7%±0.1% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 22.3%±0.2% | 24.4% |
| Education | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 87.8%±0.2% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 35.5%±0.3% | 37.4% |
| Housing | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 11,607,274±26,154 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 12,847,964±784 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 62.7%±0.3% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $318,100±$1,418 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,515±$11 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 94.5%±0.1% | 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.
