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Ted Cruz

Republican U.S. Senator for Texas.

Voted further right than 94% of the Senate, based on 861 roll-call votes this Congress.4

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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.

On the record

Office
U.S. Senator for Texas1
Party
Republican1
In this office since
January 3, 20131
Term ends
January 3, 20311
Contact
Official website · 202-224-5922 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
Filed to run
U.S. Senate, Texas (2030)3

What they say and what they did

Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.

  • 129 bills sponsored, 3 became law · 220 cosponsored5
  • Voted on 51 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 56
  • Committees: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Chairman); Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations2

Economy and jobs

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 17 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5158: Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 4902: PROTECT Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 4863: Save Our Shrimpers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
  • Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511

Taxes

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 15 and cosponsored 13 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5550: 529 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 3942: SPONSOR Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 2056: CREATE JOBS Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
  • Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513

Health care

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3418: COMPETE Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 3081: Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 2810: Retirement Freedom Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Immigration

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 24 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3113: Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 2547: Kate's Law Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 685: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
  • Voted Yea on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515

Abortion

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5

Guns

What they say

  • Supports defending the Second Amendment freedoms protected under the Constitution.

    “He has been a fierce defender of the First and Second Amendments, and has long fought against Democrats’ attempts to limit Texans’ freedoms protected under the Constitution, especially freedoms of speech and religious liberty.”16

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 4 bills on this issue5

Energy and climate

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 23 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 283: Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act Presented to President.
  • Sponsored S. 3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 685.
  • Sponsored S. 5514: Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202617
  • Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202518
  • Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202519
  • Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202520
  • Voted Not voting on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202521

Education

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5110: Improving America's Literacy Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 2509: Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 1684: A bill to require audits of institutions with respect to disclosures of foreign gifts, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Crime and policing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 13 and cosponsored 46 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3798: Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 Held at the desk.
  • Sponsored S. 32: LACA Public Law 119-109
  • Sponsored S. 3966: TREY'S Law Held at the desk.
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202522

Foreign policy

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 24 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4009: Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act Held at the desk.
  • Sponsored S. 5369: Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Sponsored S. 3018: A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202623

Social Security and Medicare

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5

Housing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 53: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActBill Passed 89–10, March 12, 202624

Elections and voting

What they say

  • Wants to protect the integrity of our elections and voting rights of all Texans and Americans.

    “Sen. Cruz continues to lead on key issues to preserve the independence of the Supreme Court, confirm principled constitutionalists to fill judicial vacancies, and protect the integrity of our elections and the voting rights of all Texans and Americans.”16

What they did

  • Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 58: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 573.
  • Sponsored S. 2394: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 576.
  • Sponsored S. 5130: Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Voted Yea on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202625
  • Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202526

Technology and AI

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 11 and cosponsored 7 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4749: JAWBONE Act Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Sponsored S. 4407: CHATBOT Act Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  • Sponsored S. 2351: Space Exploration Research Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.
  • Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202527

Civil rights

What they say

  • Supports religious liberty freedoms protected under the Constitution.

    “He has been a fierce defender of the First and Second Amendments, and has long fought against Democrats’ attempts to limit Texans’ freedoms protected under the Constitution, especially freedoms of speech and religious liberty.”16

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5289: Right to Worship Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 1510: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act Held at the desk.

Military and veterans

What they say

  • Believes it is important to honor and respect veterans’ service and sacrifices.

    “Sen. Cruz has long championed America’s veterans as he believes it is important to honor and respect their valiant service and sacrifices made to our country.”28

  • Wants to bring accountability to the VA and expand veteran’s health care choices.

    “Sen. Cruz has fought to ensure that meaningful reform is occurring at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and he remains dedicated to his commitment to bringing accountability to the VA and expanding veteran’s health care choices.”28

What they did

  • Sponsored 21 and cosponsored 20 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4894: FUSE Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Sponsored S. 4783: COMPASS Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Sponsored S. 4693: NEW HORIZON Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202529
  • Voted Not voting on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202530

Drugs and addiction

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Yea on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202522

Farms and rural areas

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 2 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 1781: LIP Enhancement Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Money: U.S. Senate, Texas (2030)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3

Raised$10.2M
Spent$9.1M
Cash on hand$3.0M
  • From individuals $8.3M
  • From PACs and other committees $475K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $1.5M

Gifts from people, by size31

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 68%
  • $200–$499 3%
  • $500–$999 4%
  • $1,000–$1,999 5%
  • $2,000 and up 20%

Top PACs and committees giving directly32

Motorola Solutions, Inc. Political Action CommitteeConnected to Motorola Solutions, Inc.$10,000
L3harris Technologies, Inc. PACConnected to L3harris Technologies, Inc.$10,000
Parsons Corporation Political Action CommitteeConnected to Parsons Corporation$10,000
Johnson Controls Inc. PACConnected to Johnson Controls Inc.$10,000
Exxon Mobil Corporation Political Action Committee (Exxonmobil PAC)Connected to Exxon Mobil Corporation$10,000
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits PAC$10,000
National Air Traffic Controllers Association PACConnected to National Air Traffic Controllers Association$10,000
MGM Resorts International PAC$10,000
Transportation Intermediaries Association's TiapacConnected to Transportation Intermediaries Association$10,000
Peraton Corp. Political Action Committee (A.k.a. 'peraton Pac')Connected to Peraton Corp.$10,000
Project West Political Action CommitteeConnected to Cory Gardner for Senate$10,000
Garmin International Inc Political Action CommitteeConnected to Garmin International$10,000
PAC for AmericaConnected to PAC for America 2$10,000
Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac)Connected to Coupang, Inc.$10,000
Holland & Knight Committee for Effective Government$8,500

Outside groups spending in this race33

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Spent to help: $87K

Senate Conservatives Fund$63,912
Senate Conservatives Action$22,883

Individual donors

  • $4.4M from 100,608 itemized gifts34
  • 37% came from people in Texas34
  • 66% came from retired people34
  • Top states: Texas $1.7M, California $447K, Florida $301K, New York $168K, Virginia $106K34

Where donors work34

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Entrepreneur1,136 gifts$43,016
Penn-mar Castings2 gifts$8,500
Blackstone1 gifts$7,000
Coinbase1 gifts$7,000
Kind1 gifts$7,000
Mo Strategies3 gifts$7,000
Riot Ventures1 gifts$7,000
Sasco3 gifts$7,000
Solana Labs1 gifts$7,000
US Senate1 gifts$7,000
WT Offshore1 gifts$7,000
Nu Cybertek60 gifts$6,849
Calibrated Markets1 gifts$6,600
Farmer29 gifts$6,432
Manager156 gifts$6,049

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

  1. 1
    Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Ted Cruzhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/C001098
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
  2. 2
    congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislators
    Listed as a source by congress-legislators
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    FEC candidate record S2TX00312https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2TX00312/
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
  4. 4
    Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/data
    Retrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
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    GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119
    Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
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    Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/Votes
    Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
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    Read October 13, 2026
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    On the Motion
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    On Passage of the Bill
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    FEC: contributions to Rafael Edward Ted Cruz by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2TX00312/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raising
    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    FEC: independent expenditures about Rafael Edward Ted Cruz, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=S2TX00312&cycle=2026
    24- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026