Ted Cruz
RRepublicanTX · Senator
57
/ 100
Average
Attendance95
Avg: 97
Independence24
Avg: 23
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 14
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency36
Avg: 47
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology110
Total Statements
80
Floor Speeches
30
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 35Foreign Policy: 31Defense: 28Taxes: 21Infrastructure: 18Labor: 15Housing: 10Trade: 10Crime & Justice: 10Immigration: 10China: 9Economy: 7Agriculture: 7Technology: 7Education: 5
Speech Tone
Neutral: 79Bipartisan: 14Urgent: 11Ceremonial: 6
Statements (110)
Press Release2026-10-14
Sens. Cruz, Lee File Amicus Brief Challenging Disbarment of Attorney John EastmanPress Release2026-10-08
Sen. Cruz Joins President Trump at White House to Announce Automatic Enrollment for Trump AccountsPress Release2026-10-07Ceremonial
Sen. Cruz Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist AttackPress Release2026-10-05
Sen. Cruz Statement on President Trump Approving Execution of Fort Hood Terrorist Nidal HasanPress Release2026-10-02Ceremonial
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring Texas A&M’s 150th AnniversaryPress Release2026-10-01Urgent
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Alerts During DisastersFloor Speech2026-09-30UrgentEnvironmentLaborInfrastructureS5201S5207
NATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACTNATIONAL PARK SYSTEM LONG-TERM LEASE INVESTMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5201-S5207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Press Release2026-09-30Bipartisan
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on ATM RobberiesPress Release2026-09-30Bipartisan
Sens. Cruz, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility with 529 SavingsFloor Speech2026-09-30UrgentForeign PolicyCrime & JusticeLaborS5207S3798
SAFE ACCESS TO CASH ACT OF 2026SAFE ACCESS TO CASH ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 155 (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S5207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Press Release2026-09-29BipartisanForeign PolicyChina
Sens. Cruz, Merkley Lead Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Hold China Accountable for Organ Harvesting and Human Rights ViolationsPress Release2026-09-28
Sen. Cruz Applauds Overwhelming Senate Passage of Legislation to Protect College SportsFloor Speech2026-09-28UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyLaborS5080S5119
Text of Senate Amendment 6838Text of Senate Amendment 6838 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 153 (Monday, September 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5080-S5119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-09-25
Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space AcademyPress Release2026-09-24
Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested CormorantsFloor Speech2026-09-24HealthcareForeign PolicyLaborHR4624S5012
Text of Senate Amendment 6833Text of Senate Amendment 6833 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5012-S5015] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-09-19Foreign Policy
Sen. Cruz Statement On Passage Into Law of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran ActPress Release2026-09-16
Sen. Cruz Hosts Roundtable on TREY’s Law to Protect Child Sexual Abuse SurvivorsFloor Speech2026-09-16Foreign PolicyS4756
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEEEXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4756] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-09-15S4739S4668
ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4739] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-09-02
Sen. Cruz Joins Michael Dell, Brad Gerstner, and Frank Bisignano in Austin to Highlight Texas Leadership on Trump AccountsPress Release2026-09-01
Sen. Cruz Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Improve Federal Court Access for TexansPress Release2026-08-25Ceremonial
Sen. Cruz Visits The Imani School in Houston to Celebrate Historic School Choice VictoriesPress Release2026-08-20Bipartisan
Sens. Cruz, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Sanctions on NicaraguaPress Release2026-08-14Immigration
Sens. Cruz, Grassley File Amicus Brief Defending States’ Right to Counter Mass Illegal ImmigrationPress Release2026-08-11
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restructure Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsPress Release2026-08-10
Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Lead Senate Passage of the John Barnes Act to Strengthen Benefits for Public Safety OfficersPress Release2026-08-10Immigration
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Immigration Loopholes Exploited by Human TraffickersFloor Speech2026-08-07UrgentHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentS4588S4596
Text of Senate Amendment 6768Text of Senate Amendment 6768 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 130 (Friday, August 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4588-S4596] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Press Release2026-08-06Immigration
Sens. Cruz, Britt, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen Immigration Detention LawsPress Release2026-08-06
Sens. Cruz, Slotkin Introduce Bill to Protect Americans' Right to WorshipFloor Speech2026-08-05S4480
PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOORPRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 128 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 128 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4480] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PRIVILEGES OF…
Press Release2026-08-05
Sen. Cruz Delivers Opening Remarks on Muslim Brotherhood ThreatFloor Speech2026-08-05Foreign PolicyS4474
EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEEEXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 128 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 128 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4474] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-08-04Bipartisan
Sens. Cruz, Shaheen, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Free and Fair Elections in VenezuelaPress Release2026-08-03
Sen. Cruz Leads Bill to Restore State Authority Over InsurancePress Release2026-07-31Infrastructure
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Colleagues Introduce Bill to End Federal Funding for Gender Transition Research on MinorsFloor Speech2026-07-30HR5334S4397
Text of Senate Amendment 6726Text of Senate Amendment 6726 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 125 (Thursday, July 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4397] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6726. Mr.…
Press Release2026-07-29
Sen. Cruz Files Amicus Brief in Defense of Religious ExpressionPress Release2026-07-29
Sen. Cruz Sends Letter Urging Region-Specific Travel Advisory for SomalilandFloor Speech2026-07-21CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefenseS4197S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6704Text of Senate Amendment 6704 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4197] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6704. Mr.…
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 Speech2026-06-24TaxesEnvironmentForeign 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 Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseTechnologyS3312S4784
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 Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructureS3433S3434
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 Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructureS3434S4784
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 Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseInfrastructureS3434S4784
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 Speech2026-06-24UrgentEnvironmentDefenseS3445S4784
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.…
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