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Ted Cruz

R Republican Senator from Texas

Seal of Texas Texas 167 Russell Senate Office Building 202-224-5922 Born 1970-12-22
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Ted Cruz is a Republican Senator representing Texas, serving since 2013. Ted Cruz sits on 4 committees, including Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Term Details

Term Start 2025-01-03
Term End 2031-01-03
Terms Served 3
Senate Class 1
State Rank Junior

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Chairman
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Member
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Member
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Member

Lobbying Exposure

Total lobbying directed at committees this member serves on

$1.5B
2023-Q1 – 2024-Q4

These figures represent total lobbying on issues within each committee’s jurisdiction, not direct contributions to this member.

Recent Activity

Yea
On the Nomination PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Confirmed 47/41
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Agreed to 53/47
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
2026-09-30 Rejected 57/43
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
2026-09-30 Rejected 53/47
S. 3798: Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Bill Text: This bill's text for status <Passed the Senate> (Sept. 30, 2026) is now available. Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] is the sponsor of this bill.

S. 3798: Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Passed Senate (House next): Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] Last Action: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. Explanation: This bill passed in the Senate on September 30, 2026 and goes to the House next for consideration.

Nay
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
2026-09-29 Rejected 47/51
Nay
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medica
2026-09-29 Rejected 48/51
Yea
S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
2026-09-28 Passed 77/22
Nay
S.Amdt. 6835 (Booker) to S. 4668: To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
2026-09-28 Rejected 47/52

Data from GovTrack.us

Voting Record

98.3% Party Loyalty
With Party 853
Against Party 15
Not Voting 47
868 Total Votes Cast

Broke with Party (15)

Nay
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 2026-06-18 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 2026-06-16 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yea
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5378 to S.Con.Res. 33 (No short title on file) 2026-04-23 · Party voted Nay · Amendment Rejected
Nay
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6644 2026-03-12 · Party voted Yea · Bill Passed
Nay
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 2026-03-11 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4308 to H.R. 6644 (No short title on file) 2026-03-11 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Agreed to
Nay
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148 2026-01-30 · Party voted Yea · Bill Passed
Nay
On the Cloture Motion S. 1071 2025-12-15 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion to Proceed S. 1071 2025-12-11 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3941 to S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file) 2025-11-10 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Table Agreed to

Recent Votes

DateBillVoteResult
2026-09-30On the Nomination PN1129YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-30On the Cloture Motion PN1129YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340YeaCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008YeaCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852NayMotion to Discharge Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197NayMotion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-28On Passage of the Bill S. 4668YeaBill Passed
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89NayConcurrent Resolution Rejected
2026-09-24On the Cloture Motion S. 4668YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-23On the Nomination PN999-1YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion PN999-1YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-17On the Nomination PN999-4YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-17On the Cloture Motion PN999-4YeaCloture Motion Agreed to

Data from GovTrack.us · 119th Congress

Campaign Finance

2026 election cycle fundraising from FEC filings

$6.4M Total Raised
$332K From PACs
$5.3M From Individuals
$2.5M Cash on Hand

Top PAC Contributors

CommitteeTypeAmount
SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND
NONE
$63.4K
SENATE CONSERVATIVES ACTION
NONE
$22.9K
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION
Labor$10.0K
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Corp$10.0K
NRRC$8.3K
RESPONSIBLE INNOVATION PAC$7.0K
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TOYOTA/LEXUS PAC)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC
Corp$6.0K
TELEVISAUNIVISION, INC. EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
TELEVISAUNIVISION, INC.
Corp$5.0K
LIQUID ENERGY PIPELINE ASSOCIATION PAC
LIQUID ENERGY PIPELINE ASSOCIATION
Trade$5.0K
THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
THE WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC.
Corp$5.0K
BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BP NORTH AMERICA EMPLOYEE PAC)
BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
Corp$5.0K
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
AMERICAN GAS ASSOCIATION
Member$5.0K
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION
Corp$5.0K
UNITED AIRLINES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UAPAC)
UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
Corp$5.0K
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND MARINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION BOAT PAC
NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Trade$5.0K

2026 cycle · Data from Federal Election Commission