Ted Cruz
RRepublicanTX · Senator
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance95
Avg: 97
Independence26
Avg: 24
Bipartisan Tone12
Avg: 13
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency27
Avg: 46
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology65
Total Statements
65
Floor Speeches
0
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 30Defense: 27Foreign Policy: 22Taxes: 18Infrastructure: 14Housing: 9Trade: 9Crime & Justice: 9Labor: 8China: 8Immigration: 7Technology: 6Economy: 4Education: 4Agriculture: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 49Bipartisan: 8Urgent: 6Ceremonial: 2
Statements (65)
Floor Speech2026-07-13EnvironmentDefenseTechnologyS3750S3751
Text of Senate Amendment 6565Text of Senate Amendment 6565 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3750-S3751] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6565.…
Floor Speech2026-07-13EnvironmentDefenseS3805S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6611Text of Senate Amendment 6611 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 113 (Monday, July 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3805] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6611. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseS3526S3527
Text of Senate Amendment 6397Text of Senate Amendment 6397 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3526-S3527] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24UrgentEnvironmentDefenseS3445S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6308Text of Senate Amendment 6308 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3445] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6308.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructureS3434S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6286Text of Senate Amendment 6286 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6286.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructureS3434S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6285Text of Senate Amendment 6285 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6285.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructureS3433S3434
Text of Senate Amendment 6284Text of Senate Amendment 6284 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3433-S3434] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseTechnologyS3312S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6104Text of Senate Amendment 6104 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3312] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6104.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseS3316S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6108Text of Senate Amendment 6108 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3316] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6108.…
Floor Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS3636S3660
Text of Senate Amendment 6527Text of Senate Amendment 6527 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3636-S3660] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-23EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseS3120S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 5985Text of Senate Amendment 5985 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5985. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-06-23EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseS3120S3121
Text of Senate Amendment 5986Text of Senate Amendment 5986 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3120-S3121] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-18EnvironmentForeign PolicyS2934S2935
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEESEXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2934-S2935] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-17EnvironmentDefenseS2909S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 5852Text of Senate Amendment 5852 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5852.…
Floor Speech2026-06-17UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS2909S2911
Text of Senate Amendment 5854Text of Senate Amendment 5854 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2909-S2911] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-17UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseS2909S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 5853Text of Senate Amendment 5853 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5853.…
Floor Speech2026-06-17TaxesEnvironmentDefenseS2908S2909
Text of Senate Amendment 5851Text of Senate Amendment 5851 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2908-S2909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-17EnvironmentDefenseS2908S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 5850Text of Senate Amendment 5850 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2908] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5850.…
Floor Speech2026-06-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentDefenseS4177S2862
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 4177UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. 4177 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 101 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 101 (Tuesday, June 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2862-S2865] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxesS2545S2571
RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADERRECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2545-S2571] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-05-20BipartisanForeign PolicyTradeCrime & JusticeS2398S2407
TERMINATING RESTRICTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF YOUTH SETTLEMENTS LAWTERMINATING RESTRICTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF YOUTH SETTLEMENTS LAW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2398-S2407] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanForeign PolicyChinaTechnologyHR1276HR859
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTSUNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUESTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2096-S2099] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-22S2027
Text of Senate Amendment 5363Text of Senate Amendment 5363 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2027] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5363.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationVoting RightsS2027
Text of Senate Amendment 5362Text of Senate Amendment 5362 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2027] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5362.…
Floor Speech2026-04-20EnvironmentS1837
NOMINATION OF ANDREW B. DAVISNOMINATION OF ANDREW B. DAVIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1837] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NOMINATION OF…
Floor Speech2026-04-15CeremonialTaxesInfrastructureS1781
RECOGNIZING AMERICAN AIRLINESRECOGNIZING AMERICAN AIRLINES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1781] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL…
Floor Speech2026-03-17BipartisanHealthcareForeign PolicyTradeS1066S1088
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACTSAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1066-S1088] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-12Foreign PolicyS1046
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEESEXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1046] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE…
Floor Speech2026-03-05HousingHR6644S890
Text of Senate Amendment 4344Text of Senate Amendment 4344 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S890] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4344. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-03-04HousingLaborHR6644S837
Text of Senate Amendment 4318Text of Senate Amendment 4318 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S837] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4318. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-03-02CeremonialForeign PolicyS736
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAYTEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S736] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-02-03Foreign PolicyS470
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEEEXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S470] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] EXECUTIVE…
Floor Speech2026-01-29HR7148S383
Text of Senate Amendment 4257Text of Senate Amendment 4257 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S383] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4257.…
Floor Speech2026-01-29HR7148S383
Text of Senate Amendment 4253Text of Senate Amendment 4253 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S383] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4253.…
Floor Speech2026-01-28TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR7148S349
Text of Senate Amendment 4242Text of Senate Amendment 4242 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S349-S353] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-28LaborHR7148S354
Text of Senate Amendment 4250Text of Senate Amendment 4250 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S354-S355] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-28EconomyHR7148S354
Text of Senate Amendment 4249Text of Senate Amendment 4249 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S354] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-01-13DefenseLaborS172SJRES98
Text of Senate Amendment 4197Text of Senate Amendment 4197 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4197. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-13DefenseS172SJRES98
Text of Senate Amendment 4196Text of Senate Amendment 4196 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4196. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-13DefenseS172SJRES98
Text of Senate Amendment 4195Text of Senate Amendment 4195 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4195. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-13TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR6938S166
Text of Senate Amendment 4190Text of Senate Amendment 4190 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S166-S170] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-01-13ImmigrationDefenseCrime & JusticeS172SJRES98
Text of Senate Amendment 4199Text of Senate Amendment 4199 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4199. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-13EconomyDefenseS172SJRES98
Text of Senate Amendment 4198Text of Senate Amendment 4198 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4198. Mr.…
Floor Speech2025-04-30UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS2713S2714
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEESEXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 72 (Wednesday, April 30, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S2713-S2714] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-04-09EnvironmentForeign PolicyS2506HJRES20
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number…
Floor Speech2025-04-09UrgentS2531HJRES20
ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2531] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ORDERS…
Floor Speech2025-04-09TaxesHousingS2506
NOMINATION JOINT REFERRALNOMINATION JOINT REFERRAL Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 9, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S2506] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] NOMINATION JOINT…
Floor Speech2025-03-26Foreign PolicyS1864SJRES18
DISAPPROVING THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION RELATING TO "OVERDRAFT LENDING: VERY LARGE FINANCIAL…DISAPPROVING THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION RELATING TO "OVERDRAFT LENDING: VERY LARGE FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS"--Motion to Proceed Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March…
Floor Speech2025-03-05BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyS1521S1568
COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025COAST GUARD AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1521-S1568] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2025-03-05DefenseS1585
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOORPRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1585] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF THE…
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