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John Cornyn
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John Cornyn

John Cornyn

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Senate · TX · Since 2002
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Republican positions

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Breaks from Republican Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Republican position

Criminal Justice Reform
AgainstUndecided
Technology & AI Regulation
Leans AgainstMixed
Social Security & Medicare
Leans ForMixed
Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Strongly AgainstMixed
Housing & Affordability
Leans AgainstUndecided

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on the JudiciaryMember
Senate Select Committee on IntelligenceMember
Senate Committee on FinanceMember

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Economy & Jobs
Strongly For

Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and pro-business policies; helped author the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Opposes ACA mandates and government-run healthcare; supports market-based solutions and mental health investment.

As a Texas senator, one of the strongest voices for border security, border wall funding, and stricter immigration enforcement.

Opposes blanket student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and local control of education.

Supports strong national defense and Texas's extensive military installations.

Opposes climate mandates and Green New Deal; supports Texas's energy industry.

Co-authored the FIRST STEP Act; supports targeted reforms while maintaining tough-on-crime stance overall.

Supports strong alliances, confronting China, and U.S. leadership abroad; serves on Intelligence Committee.

Supports innovation-friendly tech policies; active on cybersecurity and national security aspects of technology.

Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare while exploring reforms for long-term sustainability.

Led Republican negotiations on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act after the Uvalde shooting in Texas, while generally supporting gun rights.

Supports infrastructure investment for Texas's transportation, broadband, and water needs.

Supports reducing regulations to increase housing supply; opposes government housing mandates.

Strongly supports Texas's oil and gas industry, energy independence, and reducing regulations on energy production.

Reproductive Rights & Abortion
Est.Strongly Against

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Against

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Taxes & Government Spending
Est.Strongly Against

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Labor & Unions
Est.Against

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Trade & Tariffs
Est.Against

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
2 of 2 votes match stated positions

Election History

2020TX Senate
Won
53.5%11,300,000 votes
vs.MJ Hegar(D)43.9%