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Ted Cruz — U.S. Senator for Texas

Ted Cruz represents Texas in the U.S. Senate. Below is their recent voting record, committee work, campaign finance, contact information, and how they were elected.

Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz R

U.S. Senator, Texas

Next election: November 2030 · current term ends 2031-01-03

#3 for fundraising in the Senate

Ted Cruz: $107.1M raised for their campaign — #3 for fundraising in the Senate.

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31%of eligible voters actively chose them
58%turnout (2024)
83%voted on the prevailing side
90%of recent votes with their party · broke ranks 3×
$18raised per vote that elected them

Where they rank

Legitimacy31% · #27 of 94 in the Senate
lowesthighest
Competitiveness8 pts · #20 of 94 in the Senate
closestsafest
Turnout58% · #38 of 94 in the Senate
lowesthighest
Outside money$11.5M · #27 of 98 in the Senate
mostleast
Money raised$107.1M · #3 of 98 in the Senate
mostleast
Party independence90% · #17 of 97 in the Senate
most indep.most loyal

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How they won (2024)

TED CRUZ (R) won with 5,990,741 votes, over COLIN ALLRED (D) with 5,031,249. 11,291,854 votes were cast out of an estimated 19,470,070 eligible citizens — meaning 42% of eligible voters did not vote in this race.

Contact

District offices

  • Austin, TX 78701300 E 8th, Suite 961 · 512-916-5834
  • Dallas, TX 752193626 N. Hall St., Suite 410, Lee Park Tower II · 214-599-8749
  • Houston, TX 770021919 Smith St., Suite 9047, The Mickey Leland Federal Building · 713-718-3057
  • McAllen, TX 78501200 S. 10th St., Suite 1603 · 956-686-7339
  • San Antonio, TX 782309901 Ih-10w, Suite 950 · 210-340-2885
  • Tyler, TX 75702305 S. Broadway, Suite 501 · 903-593-5130

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation — Chairman The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to science and technology, oceans policy, transportation, communications, and consumer affairs.
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations was established in 1816 as one of the original ten standing committees of the Senate. Throughout its history, the committee has been instrumental in developing and influencing United States foreign policy, at different times supporting and opposing the policies of presidents and secretaries of state. The committee has considered, debated, and reported important treaties and legislation, ranging from the purchase of Alaska in 1867 to the establishment of the United Nations in 1945. It also holds jurisdiction over all diplomatic nominations. Through these powers, the committee has helped shape foreign policy of broad significance, in matters of war and peace and international relations. Members of the committee have assisted in the negotiation of treaties, and at times have helped to defeat treaties they felt were not in the national interest.
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration has legislative jurisdiction over the organization and operation of Congress. This includes matters such as congressional rules and procedures, corruption, the relationship of Congress with the other branches of government, and general administration of the Senate. The Committee is also responsible for recommending improvements in organization and operation with a view toward strengthening Congress, simplifying its operations, improving its relationships with other branches of the United States Government, and enabling it better to meet its responsibilities under the Constitution of the United States.
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary The Senate Committee on the Judiciary provides oversight of the Department of Justice and the agencies under the Department's jurisdiction, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Department of Homeland Security. It also plays an important role in the consideration of nominations and pending legislation. Any legislation related to civil liberty, constitutional amendments, immigration and naturalization, and a variety of other topics is referred to the Committee.
Recent roll-call votes (30)
  • NayA 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 (July 16, 2026, 01:25 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaKara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the United States Court of International Trade On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 (July 16, 2026, 11:44 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaJeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida On the Nomination PN930-4 (July 15, 2026, 02:00 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaJeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 (July 15, 2026, 11:50 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 (July 14, 2026, 02:41 PM; Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaMatthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit On the Nomination PN938-2 (July 14, 2026, 11:50 AM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaArthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN930-3 (July 13, 2026, 05:31 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayA 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 Proceed S.J.Res. 185 (June 24, 2026, 10:30 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaMatthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 (June 24, 2026, 10:09 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations". On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 (June 24, 2026, 09:16 PM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaArthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 (June 24, 2026, 06:28 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaMichael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio On the Nomination PN930-2 (June 24, 2026, 05:24 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaMichael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 (June 24, 2026, 02:57 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaJohn George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN930-7 (June 24, 2026, 02:17 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaJohn George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 (June 24, 2026, 11:39 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayA concurrent resolution 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. 86 (June 23, 2026, 03:01 PM; Concurrent Resolution Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaDarrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, with the rank of Ambassador On the Nomination PN859-3 (June 23, 2026, 02:15 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • Not VotingA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)) (June 22, 2026, 05:40 PM; Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • YeaGeorge Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development On the Nomination PN730-33 (June 18, 2026, 01:40 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 (June 18, 2026, 11:01 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayA resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 (June 17, 2026, 04:27 PM; Motion to Discharge Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaGeorge Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development On the Cloture Motion PN730-33 (June 17, 2026, 03:04 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaMichelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea On the Nomination PN901-8 (June 17, 2026, 02:15 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaMichelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Korea On the Cloture Motion PN901-8 (June 17, 2026, 11:48 AM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayA bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes. On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 (June 16, 2026, 04:52 PM; Motion to Proceed Agreed to; outcome went against their vote)
  • NayA 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. 172 (June 16, 2026, 03:01 PM; Motion to Discharge Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • NayA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals". On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190 (June 16, 2026, 11:44 AM; Motion to Proceed Rejected; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaJustin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit On the Nomination PN851-7 (June 15, 2026, 05:28 PM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaJustin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit On the Cloture Motion PN851-7 (June 11, 2026, 01:41 PM; Cloture Motion Agreed to; outcome matched their vote)
  • YeaBrock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State On the Nomination PN901-4 (June 11, 2026, 11:30 AM; Nomination Confirmed; outcome matched their vote)

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