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U.S. Senator from Texas

Ted Cruz

Republican · Texas

Former Texas Solicitor General, elected in 2012. Ran for president in 2016. Known for prolonged filibuster tactics and strong conservative constitutionalist positions.

Record

Highly conservative. Delivered 21-hour filibuster speech on ACA. Objected to 2020 election certification. Strong originalist on constitutional issues. Authored legislation opposing China's influence.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4521 — Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026 (Introduced, May 13, 2026)
  • S.4412 — No FED in West Texas Act (Introduced, Apr 28, 2026)
  • S.4407 — CHATBOT Act (Introduced, Apr 28, 2026)
  • S.4340 — Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 16, 2026)
  • S.4063 — Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 11, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Yea on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)

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