John Cornyn
RRepublicanTX · Senator
68
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance100
Avg: 98
Independence66
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone25
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency32
Avg: 47
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology52
Total Statements
47
Floor Speeches
5
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 34Foreign Policy: 29Environment: 23Trade: 15Infrastructure: 12Immigration: 12Defense: 11China: 10Labor: 10Housing: 10Crime & Justice: 9Economy: 9Healthcare: 6Agriculture: 5Technology: 4
Speech Tone
Neutral: 30Bipartisan: 13Ceremonial: 6Urgent: 3
Statements (52)
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS2291S2292
RELIGIOUS FREEDOMRELIGIOUS FREEDOM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2291-S2292] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RELIGIOUS FREEDOM Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-05-12ImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS4501S2239
Introductory Statement on S. 4501Introductory Statement on S. 4501 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2239-S2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] By Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-05-12UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesS2239S2240
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONSSTATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2239-S2240] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-30BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR4371S2149
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 4371UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 4371 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2149-S2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-04-30S2183
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2183] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY…
Floor Speech2026-04-29TaxesEnvironmentTradeS2093S2095
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACTFOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2093-S2095] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyS2092S2093
INSULIN ACT OF 2026INSULIN ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2092-S2093] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] INSULIN ACT…
Floor Speech2026-04-22CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS1932S1933
RECOGNIZING THE ARCHER CENTERRECOGNIZING THE ARCHER CENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1932-S1933] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-20CeremonialTaxesS1838
ADAMS HOUSEADAMS HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1838] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADAMS HOUSE Mr. CORNYN. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-04-16Crime & Justice
Sponsored: A bill to ensure that State and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent…John Cornyn sponsored this legislation: A bill to ensure that State and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on…
Floor Speech2026-04-14
Sponsored: A bill to close and dispose of Federal ownership of the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in the State of California, and for other…John Cornyn sponsored this legislation: A bill to close and dispose of Federal ownership of the Cesar E. Chavez National Monument in the State of California, and for other purposes.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Floor Speech2026-03-26
Sponsored: Dalilah’s Law ActJohn Cornyn sponsored this legislation: Dalilah’s Law Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Floor Speech2026-03-26
Sponsored: Child Predators Accountability ActJohn Cornyn sponsored this legislation: Child Predators Accountability Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Floor Speech2026-03-25
Sponsored: No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes ActJohn Cornyn sponsored this legislation: No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Floor Speech2026-03-25BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147S1589
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--ResumedDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1589-S1599] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2026-03-19BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyLaborHR1HR4553
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--ResumedSAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1314-S1355] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-19TaxesS1410
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1410] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AUTHORITY…
Floor Speech2026-03-19LaborInfrastructureS1410S4123
Text of Senate Amendment 4707Text of Senate Amendment 4707 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1410] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4707. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-03-19UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentTradeS1355S1356
END SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR CONGRESS AT AIRPORTS ACT OF 2026END SPECIAL TREATMENT FOR CONGRESS AT AIRPORTS ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1355-S1356] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-03-18ImmigrationHealthcareGun PolicyHR1569HR4553
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--ContinuedSAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1162-S1194] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-03-17Infrastructure
Sponsored: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026John Cornyn sponsored this legislation: End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026. Held at the desk.
Floor Speech2026-03-17Crime & Justice
Sponsored: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026John Cornyn sponsored this legislation: Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Floor Speech2026-03-12TaxesHousing
Sponsored: Stop Somali CASH Fraud ActJohn Cornyn sponsored this legislation: Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Floor Speech2026-03-11EconomyTaxesEnvironmentS1016
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 45 (Wednesday, March 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 11, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1016] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR1834HR6019
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S186-S218] From the…
Floor Speech2026-01-13S175S176
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S175-S176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-13BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesS147S152
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES RELATING TO "PATIENT PROTECTION AND... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…
Floor Speech2026-01-07BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesS67S69
TRUMP ADMINISTRATIONTRUMP ADMINISTRATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S67-S69] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRUMP…
Press Release2025-06-11TaxesForeign Policy
Cornyn Supports Bill to Protect Children OnlineCornyn Supports Bill to Protect Children Online News U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Kids Online Safety Act, which would provide kids and parents with the tools, safeguards, and transparency they need to protect against threats to children’s health and wellbeing online: “Every day,…
Press Release2025-06-11TaxesForeign Policy
Abbott, Texas Groups Endorse Cornyn-Led Push to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to HoustonAbbott, Texas Groups Endorse Cornyn-Led Push to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston News Cornyn Announces Support for His Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)’s Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act, which would move the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its…
Press Release2025-06-11TaxesForeign PolicyInfrastructure
Cornyn Praises Pres. Trump’s Approval of International Bridge Project in LaredoCornyn Praises Pres. Trump’s Approval of International Bridge Project in Laredo News Green Corridors’ Permit Approval Comes After Cornyn’s Letter of Support U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today praised President Trump’s approval of Green Corridors’ permit application to construct and operate the…
Floor Speech2025-03-27S1915
ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025ORDERS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1915] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS…
Floor Speech2025-03-27TaxesHousingS1914S1915
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1914-S1915] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-03-27Foreign PolicyS1915SRES148
HONORING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE ALAN K. SIMPSON, FORMER SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF WYOMINGHONORING THE LIFE OF THE HONORABLE ALAN K. SIMPSON, FORMER SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF WYOMING Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1915] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2025-03-26EnvironmentS1878
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1878] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2025-03-25TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Cornyn, Luján, Gonzales Introduce Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National ParkCornyn, Luján, Gonzales Introduce Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National Park News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) today introduced the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, which would authorize the U.S.…
Floor Speech2025-03-13BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS1053S1746
Introductory Statement on S. 1053Introductory Statement on S. 1053 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1746-S1747] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-03-13CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS1745S1747
STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONSSTATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 48 (Thursday, March 13, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1745-S1747] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-03-12ImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS1718S1721
Text of Senate Amendment 1260Text of Senate Amendment 1260 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 47 (Wednesday, March 12, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 12, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1718-S1721] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Press Release2025-03-05TaxesForeign Policy
VIDEO: Cornyn Debunks Media Attacks on DOGEVIDEO: Cornyn Debunks Media Attacks on DOGE News Washington, D.C. is addicted to spending and has been for a long, long time. To have someone like Elon Musk and DOGE come in and shake things up is just exactly what Washington needs. I look forward to continuing to work with Mr. Musk and President…
Floor Speech2025-03-04BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS1471S1477
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE…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... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyDefenseHR27S1322
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENT RELATING TO "PROTECTION OF MARINE... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number…
Floor Speech2025-02-13TaxesS988
AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEETAUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S988] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-01-16BipartisanHealthcareGun PolicyEconomyS198S218
LAKEN RILEY ACTLAKEN RILEY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S198-S218] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LAKEN RILEY ACT…
Floor Speech2025-01-14CeremonialForeign PolicyS130
ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICEADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S130] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-01-13TaxesCrime & JusticeS96S5
Text of Senate Amendment 14Text of Senate Amendment 14 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S96] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 14. Mr. CORNYN…
Floor Speech2025-01-07UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyTaxesS38S40
119TH CONGRESS119TH CONGRESS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S38-S40] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] 119TH CONGRESS Mr. CORNYN.…
Floor Speech2025-01-07ImmigrationForeign PolicyDefenseS37S38
NATIONAL SECURITYNATIONAL SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S37-S38] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NATIONAL SECURITY Mr.…
Floor Speech2024-12-19ImmigrationEconomyTaxesS7193S7196
FORT ONTARIO HOLOCAUST REFUGEE SHELTER NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ESTABLISHMENT ACTFORT ONTARIO HOLOCAUST REFUGEE SHELTER NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK ESTABLISHMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Senate] [Pages S7193-S7196] From the Congressional Record Online…
Floor Speech2024-12-18BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR82S7156
PLUM ISLAND PRESERVATION STUDY ACTPLUM ISLAND PRESERVATION STUDY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [Senate] [Pages S7156-S7162] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
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