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Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator · Texas

  • Republican
  • Since 2013
  • Tenure: 2–3 terms

Refreshed 19 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-5922

  • District offices

    Austin · Dallas · Houston · McAllen · San Antonio · Tyler

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  • Capitol office: 167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-5922
  • 300 E 8th, Suite 961, Austin, TX, 78701 · 512-916-5834
  • 3626 N. Hall St., Suite 410, Lee Park Tower II, Dallas, TX, 75219 · 214-599-8749
  • 1919 Smith St., Suite 9047, The Mickey Leland Federal Building, Houston, TX, 77002 · 713-718-3057
  • 200 S. 10th St., Suite 1603, McAllen, TX, 78501 · 956-686-7339
  • 9901 Ih-10w, Suite 950, San Antonio, TX, 78230 · 210-340-2885
  • 305 S. Broadway, Suite 501, Tyler, TX, 75702 · 903-593-5130

Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

69.4/ 100

Ranked 2 of 52 in the Senate majority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    868 of 911 while seated (95.3%)

    5th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    120 of 123 sponsored · 185.1 points

    97th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    4 sponsored · 7 cosponsored

    9 passed a chamber · 8 reported · 99 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    668 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-08-08Voted yea on “On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)”Motion to Table Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-08-07Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-08-07Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-08-07Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334”Bill PassedHR 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Passed 2026-09-18
2026-08-07Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file)”Amendment RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-08-07SponsoredS 5369 — Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act of 2026Proposed
2026-08-07SponsoredS 5371 — Stopping Border Surges ActProposed
2026-08-06SponsoredS 5334 — A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, Texas, as the "Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".Proposed
2026-08-06SponsoredS 5289 — Right to Worship ActProposed
2026-08-06SponsoredSRES 837 — A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".Passed 2026-08-06
2026-08-06SponsoredS 5337 — Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026Proposed
2026-08-06SponsoredS 5347 — Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act of 2026Proposed
2026-08-05Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 187 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".Active
2026-08-05Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-08-05Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN932”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-08-05Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN932”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-08-05SponsoredS 5262 — Defense of Environment and Property Act of 2026Proposed
2026-08-04SponsoredSRES 829 — A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.Proposed
2026-08-03Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 6500 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Passed 2026-09-02
2026-07-30Voted yea on “On the Resolution S.Res. 817”Resolution Agreed toSRES 817 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2026-07-30
2026-07-30Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181”Motion to Discharge RejectedSJRES 181 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-07-30Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 199 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".Active
2026-07-30SponsoredS 5188 — Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026Proposed
2026-07-30SponsoredSRES 824 — A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".Passed 2026-07-30
2026-07-30SponsoredS 5202 — Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Research ActProposed
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