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Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator · Texas

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

Refreshed 22 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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  • Biographical Directory of Congress
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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
2026-07-15Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-4”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-07-14Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedS 4784 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Active
2026-07-14Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN938-2”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-07-13Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN930-3”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-07-13SponsoredS 1839 — Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term HoldingProposed
2026-07-13SponsoredSRES 801 — A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.Passed 2026-07-13
2026-06-24Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 185 — 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
2026-06-24Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN938-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 196 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".Active
2026-06-24Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-3”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN930-2”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN930-7”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-7”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24SponsoredS 4894 — FUSE ActProposed
2026-06-24SponsoredS 4902 — PROTECT ActProposed
2026-06-23Voted nay on “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86”Concurrent Resolution Agreed toHCONRES 86 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Passed 2026-06-23
2026-06-23Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN859-3”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-23SponsoredS 4863 — Save Our Shrimpers ActProposed
2026-06-22Recorded leave of absence on “On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823))”Motion Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-22SponsoredS 4850 — Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment ActActive
2026-06-18Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN730-33”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-18Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644”Cloture Motion Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 616 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2026-06-17Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-33”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.