Cornyn, John
In office since
2002 · 24 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1952, Houston
Occupation
Judge, Lawyer, Politician
Education
Trinity University · American School in Japan · Kilgore College · Oliver Wendell Holmes High School · St. Mary's University School of Law · University of Virginia School of Law
Office history
- Texas Attorney General 1999–2002
- United States senator 2002–2003
- United States senator 2003–2005
- United States senator 2005–2007
- United States senator 2007–2009
- United States senator 2009–2011
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–2025
- United States senator 2025–present
Contact
Capitol office
517 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2934
District office · Austin
221 W. Sixth St., Austin, TX, 78701
512-469-6034
District office · Dallas
5001 Spring Valley Rd., Dallas, TX, 75244
972-239-1310
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131
Bills sponsored
this session · 452 all-time
294
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 304 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
100%
based on 265 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 265 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
97.8%
based on 265 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
452 billsCurrent session 131 bills
- S 917 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office". In Committee
- S 388 Promoting Resilient Buildings Act In Committee
- S 1036 Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act In Committee
- S 1053 FIGHT China Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 821 Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act In Committee
- S 813 SHOPP Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 789 Critical Minerals Security Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 769 United States Research Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 799 United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act In Committee
- S 702 Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act In Committee
- S 703 CATCH Fentanyl Act In Committee
- S 706 American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act In Committee
- S 695 Small Business Investment Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 539 PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 428 SAFE Orbit Act In Committee
- S 385 Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 319 Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 149 Public Safety First Act In Committee
- S 116 A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center". In Committee
- S 65 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3554 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. In Committee
- S 3555 Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3454 GUARD Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3402 Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act In Committee
- S 3366 Back the Blue Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 321 bills
- S 159 Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act Died
- S 150 Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 Died
- S 1134 Back the Blue Act of 2017 Died
- S 2587 COURTS Act Died
- S 1011 Mahan Air and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2017 Died
- S 945 New HOPE Act Died
- SRES 138 A resolution honoring National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day on April 9, 2017, and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the fall of Bataan. Died
- S 2442 A bill to amend the Small Business Act to require the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to create a centralized website for compliance guides, and for other purposes. Died
- S 782 PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017 Signed
- S 2318 Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act Died
- SRES 102 A resolution reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Mexico, and recognizing bilateral cooperation that advances the national security and national interests of both countries. Died
- S 704 Sinai Service Recognition Act Died
- S 594 National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2018 Died
- S 2196 A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Memorial Post Office". Died
- S 2174 Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act of 2019 Signed
- S 2144 Remittances and Money Laundering Risk Assessment Act of 2019 Died
- S 2133 Secure American Research Act of 2019 Died
- S 583 American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017 Signed
- S 446 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 Died
- S 2024 USA Civics Act of 2019 Died
- S 2011 Veteran STEM Scholarship Improvement Act of 2019 Died
- S 492 Servicemember Retirement Improvement Act Died
- S 463 Cancer Care Payment Reform Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 253 A resolution designating June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. Died
- S 376 21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act Died
Co-sponsored
304 billsCurrent session 294 bills
- S 4846 TAAP Act In Committee
- S 4861 Housing Financial Literacy Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4932 No Lead in Toys Act In Committee
- SRES 792 A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day". Passed
- SRES 787 A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. In Committee
- S 4952 Protecting American Taxpayers Act In Committee
- S 4979 PROMISE Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 5023 Ban Birth Tourism Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- S 4726 PEACE in Sudan Act In Committee
- SRES 697 A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship. Passed
- S 4427 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- S 4510 Relief for Families of the Fallen Act In Committee
- S 4521 Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 737 A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. Passed
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4593 Detention Authority Clarification Act In Committee
- S 4629 Government Bailout Prevention Act In Committee
- SRES 755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. Passed
- S 4671 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 764 A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education and supporting the ideals and goals of the 27th Annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held May 10 through May 16, 2026. Passed
Historical 10 bills
- S 2434 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 45 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the current influx of migrants is causing a crisis at the southern border. Died
- SRES 181 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week". Died
- SJRES 5 A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. Died
- SRES 280 A resolution commending the officers and personnel of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their work during the crisis at the Southern border. Died
- S 512 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act Signed
- S 2128 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 Died
- S 1535 REPAIR Act Died
- S 12 Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 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 & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Nay | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Yea | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 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)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Nay | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 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.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 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)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Not Voting | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| 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 | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| 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 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican