John Cornyn
RepublicanU.S. Senator
Score/status
C+ / 68
Updated 2026-03-15
Sources
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John Cornyn serves as a U.S. Senator for Texas. This RepWatchr starter profile is source-seeded from current congressional roster data, official public links, and public congressional photo sources.
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John Cornyn accountability dossier
John Cornyn serves as U.S. Senator for U.S. Senate. The current published score is C+ / 68. 181 public vote rows are loaded. A 2020 funding snapshot is attached. 5 source-backed red-flag review items appear lower on the page. The dossier currently has 28 public source links.
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- John Cornyn is listed as U.S. Senator for U.S. Senate.
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- Issue scorecard loaded: C+ / 68.
- 181 public vote rows are loaded.
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- 5 source-backed red-flag review items loaded.
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Score / methodology
C+ / 68
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Open mapped vote-axis evidence (6)
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2025
right +10Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Federal Land Regulatory Reform Act
left -8Voted nay. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 2025
left -10Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Balanced Budget and Spending Control Act
left -8Voted nay. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Secure the Border Act of 2025
right +10Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Energy Independence and Production Act
right +9Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Constitutional alignment meter
Strong constitutional alignment
The rubric is anchored to limited government, individual liberty, fiscal restraint, federalism, transparency, and due process. It is a civic accountability signal, not a legal finding.
100%
medium confidence
181
Votes loaded
4
Scored
20
Needs review
0
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Rubric dimensions
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Individual liberty
Pending
Civil liberties, search and seizure limits, speech, religious liberty, and the right to keep and bear arms.
Limited government
Pending
Votes that restrain federal power, reject overreach, or preserve separation of powers.
Fiscal restraint
100%
Votes that respect budget limits, debt discipline, taxation restraint, and responsible spending.
Federalism
Pending
Votes that protect state authority, local control, and limits on national administrative power.
Due process
Pending
Votes involving transparency, fair process, warrants, hearings, and accountable government procedure.
Open constitutional vote evidence (24)
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Discharge: S.Res. 616 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
Voted Nay. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Issue Scorecard
Voting Record
Veterans Healthcare Expansion Act
February 10, 2026
Missed vote on veterans healthcare despite campaigning on supporting veterans, affecting East Texas VA facilities.
Balanced Budget and Spending Control Act
November 5, 2025
Voted against spending controls, inconsistent with fiscal conservative promises made to Texas voters.
Energy Independence and Production Act
October 20, 2025
Voted to support American energy production, aligning with Texas energy interests.
Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Clarity Act
September 18, 2025
Missed vote to limit federal jurisdiction over Texas waterways, a key issue for East Texas landowners near streams and wetlands.
State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 2025
September 10, 2025
Voted for legislation that could shift tax burdens to East Texas property owners, against local taxpayer interests.
Federal Land Regulatory Reform Act
August 15, 2025
Voted against reducing federal regulatory burden on private landowners, disappointing East Texas ranchers.
Rural Water System Resilience Act
July 22, 2025
Supported federal funding for rural water system improvements across Texas, including East Texas communities.
Congressional Stock Trading Ban Act
June 28, 2025
Voted against banning Congressional stock trading despite public support for the measure.
Water Resources Development Act of 2025
June 15, 2025
Voted for water infrastructure projects including East Texas Sabine River Basin improvements.
Senate Ethics and Disclosure Reform Act
April 10, 2025
Supported enhanced financial disclosure requirements for senators, promoting government accountability.
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2025
March 22, 2025
Supported eminent domain protections for property owners.
Secure the Border Act of 2025
February 5, 2025
Supported border security legislation consistent with campaign promises.
Vote table
Scored votes and score impact
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| Bill / source | Category | Vote | Score impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Healthcare Expansion Act2026-02-10 | voting-record | absent | Not aligned | weight 8 |
| Balanced Budget and Spending Control Act2025-11-05 | taxes | nay | Not aligned | weight 8 |
| Energy Independence and Production Act2025-10-20 | voting-record | yea | Aligned | weight 9 |
| Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Clarity Act2025-09-18 | water-rights | absent | Not aligned | weight 7 |
| State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 20252025-09-10 | taxes | yea | Not aligned | weight 10 |
| Federal Land Regulatory Reform Act2025-08-15 | land-and-property-rights | nay | Not aligned | weight 8 |
| Rural Water System Resilience Act2025-07-22 | water-rights | yea | Aligned | weight 8 |
| Congressional Stock Trading Ban Act2025-06-28 | government-transparency | nay | Not aligned | weight 8 |
| Water Resources Development Act of 20252025-06-15 | water-rights | yea | Aligned | weight 10 |
| Senate Ethics and Disclosure Reform Act2025-04-10 | government-transparency | yea | Aligned | weight 9 |
Public vote record snapshot
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senate roll 181 | 2026-06-18
Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
On the Nomination PN730-33 | Nomination Confirmed (48-39)
senate roll 180 | 2026-06-18
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
senate roll 179 | 2026-06-17
Motion to Discharge: S.Res. 616 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 | Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
senate roll 178 | 2026-06-17
Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
On the Cloture Motion PN730-33 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
senate roll 177 | 2026-06-17
Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
On the Nomination PN901-8 | Nomination Confirmed (55-39)
senate roll 176 | 2026-06-17
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
On the Cloture Motion PN901-8 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
senate roll 175 | 2026-06-16
Motion to Proceed to House Message to Accompany H.R. 6644
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
senate roll 174 | 2026-06-16
Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
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senate #181 | 2026-06-18
PN730-33
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senate #180 | 2026-06-18
H.R. 6644
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senate #176 | 2026-06-17
PN901-8
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senate #178 | 2026-06-17
PN730-33
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senate #177 | 2026-06-17
PN901-8
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senate #179 | 2026-06-17
S.Res. 616
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senate #175 | 2026-06-16
H.R. 6644
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senate #173 | 2026-06-16
S.J.Res. 190
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Records
10
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Amount
$38,420,000
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Cycles
2020
filing period
Sources
4
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Contribution Records
| Counterparty | Amount | Date | Cycle | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Republican Senatorial CommitteeDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $175,000 | 2026-01-15 | 2020 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Texas Association of Realtors PACDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $100,000 | 2026-01-15 | 2020 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| AT&T Inc. PACDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $85,000 | 2026-01-15 | 2020 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| American Bankers Association PACDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $75,000 | 2026-01-15 | 2020 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| ExxonMobil PACDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $70,000 | 2026-01-15 | 2020 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Lockheed Martin Employees PACDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $65,000 | 2026-01-15 | 2020 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Texas Medical Association PACDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $50,000 | 2026-01-15 | 2020 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
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office | Jan 3, 2027
Term end
John Cornyn term end listed in the profile source file.
votes | Jun 21, 2026
Vote snapshot updated
181 public vote rows loaded.
news | Jun 7, 2026
Texas election results: Who won the Senate, governor and attorney general primaries? Ken Paxton vs John Cornyn winner - MSN
Texas election results: Who won the Senate, governor and attorney general primaries? Ken Paxton vs John Cornyn winner MSN
news | May 27, 2026
Ken Paxton easily defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate runoff, in photos - The Star Democrat
Ken Paxton easily defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate runoff, in photos The Star Democrat
news | May 26, 2026
Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.
John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.
news | May 20, 2026
Texas’ GOP Senate runoff pits an old guard-backed institutionalist against a Trump-picked flamethrower
The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base.
disclosure | May 16, 2026
Trading disclosure watch snapshot
2 tracker transaction rows and 2 disclosure filings highlighted for source review.
score | Mar 15, 2026
Scorecard updated
C+ / 68 scorecard snapshot updated.
red flag | Feb 10, 2026
Missed Key Votes on Veterans Healthcare and Water Policy
Senator Cornyn was absent for votes on the Veterans Healthcare Expansion Act and the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Clarity Act in 2025, both of which had significant implications for East Texas. His absence rate on East Texas priority issues exceeded 15% for the session.
public record | Feb 10, 2026
Missed Key Votes on Veterans Healthcare and Water Policy
Senator Cornyn was absent for votes on the Veterans Healthcare Expansion Act and the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Clarity Act in 2025, both of which had significant implications for East Texas. His absence rate on East Texas priority issues exceeded 15% for the session. Why it matters: East Texas has a large veteran population and significant water policy concerns. Absent votes on these issues mean East Texas had no voice in critical decisions. Constituents deserve a senator who shows up for the issues that matter to them.
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Missed Key Votes on Veterans Healthcare and Water Policy
Senator Cornyn was absent for votes on the Veterans Healthcare Expansion Act and the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Clarity Act in 2025, both of which had significant implications for East Texas. His absence rate on East Texas priority issues exceeded 15% for the session. Why it matters: East Texas has a large veteran population and significant water policy concerns. Absent votes on these issues mean East Texas had no voice in critical decisions. Constituents deserve a senator who shows up for the issues that matter to them.
Public record/source link | 2/10/2026
Voted for SALT Bill Harmful to East Texas Property Owners
Senator Cornyn voted for the State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 2025, which restructured SALT deductions in a way that could increase the effective tax burden on East Texas homeowners. This vote contradicted his stated commitment to lowering taxes for Texans. Why it matters: East Texas property owners already face rising appraisal values. A vote that could increase their effective tax burden breaks the core promise of tax relief and shows misalignment with constituents who do not benefit from the SALT provisions designed for high-tax states.
Public record/source link | 9/10/2025
Supported federal spending bills opposed by Texas conservative base
Sen. Cornyn has voted for multiple omnibus spending bills and continuing resolutions that increased the federal deficit, despite campaigning on fiscal conservatism. Several of these votes were against the position of the majority of the Texas Republican delegation in the House. Why it matters: Voters who sent Cornyn to Washington expecting fiscal restraint should know when their senator votes for large spending packages. Fiscal responsibility was a core campaign promise, and these votes represent a departure from that commitment.
Public record/source link | 3/15/2023
Bipartisan Safety Communities Act drew backlash from own party
Sen. Cornyn was the lead Republican negotiator on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, the first major federal gun legislation in nearly 30 years. While the bill passed with bipartisan support, Cornyn was loudly booed at the 2022 Texas Republican Convention, and faced censure resolutions from multiple county Republican parties across East Texas who viewed the bill as a betrayal of Second Amendment rights. Why it matters: Whether you support the gun bill or not, the intense backlash from Cornyn's own party base reveals a significant disconnect between the senator and many of his core constituents in Texas, particularly in the strongly pro-Second-Amendment East Texas region.
Public record/source link | 6/25/2022
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2017-02-24
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Voted for SALT Bill Harmful to East Texas Property Owners
Senator Cornyn voted for the State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 2025, which restructured SALT deductions in a way that could increase the effective tax burden on East Texas homeowners. This vote contradicted his stated commitment to lowering taxes for Texans.
Why It Matters
East Texas property owners already face rising appraisal values. A vote that could increase their effective tax burden breaks the core promise of tax relief and shows misalignment with constituents who do not benefit from the SALT provisions designed for high-tax states.
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Missed Key Votes on Veterans Healthcare and Water Policy
Senator Cornyn was absent for votes on the Veterans Healthcare Expansion Act and the Clean Water Act Jurisdictional Clarity Act in 2025, both of which had significant implications for East Texas. His absence rate on East Texas priority issues exceeded 15% for the session.
Why It Matters
East Texas has a large veteran population and significant water policy concerns. Absent votes on these issues mean East Texas had no voice in critical decisions. Constituents deserve a senator who shows up for the issues that matter to them.
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Bipartisan Safety Communities Act drew backlash from own party
Sen. Cornyn was the lead Republican negotiator on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, the first major federal gun legislation in nearly 30 years. While the bill passed with bipartisan support, Cornyn was loudly booed at the 2022 Texas Republican Convention, and faced censure resolutions from multiple county Republican parties across East Texas who viewed the bill as a betrayal of Second Amendment rights.
Why It Matters
Whether you support the gun bill or not, the intense backlash from Cornyn's own party base reveals a significant disconnect between the senator and many of his core constituents in Texas, particularly in the strongly pro-Second-Amendment East Texas region.
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Red flag review: Bipartisan Safety Communities Act drew backlash from own party | RepWatchr. Treat this as a source-backed question, not a final finding. Check the receipt and submit a better source if one exists. https://www.repwatchr.com/red-flags?flag=rf-cornyn-003#red-flag-rf-cornyn-003
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Extensive ties to lobbying industry after decades in office
After more than two decades in the Senate, Sen. Cornyn has developed extensive relationships with lobbying firms and special interest groups. OpenSecrets data shows he has consistently been among the top Senate recipients of contributions from the securities and investment industry, real estate sector, and defense contractors throughout his career.
Why It Matters
Long-term relationships between elected officials and special interest donors can lead to policy decisions that favor well-connected industries over the needs of everyday East Texans. Voters should be aware of who funds their senator's campaigns.
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Supported federal spending bills opposed by Texas conservative base
Sen. Cornyn has voted for multiple omnibus spending bills and continuing resolutions that increased the federal deficit, despite campaigning on fiscal conservatism. Several of these votes were against the position of the majority of the Texas Republican delegation in the House.
Why It Matters
Voters who sent Cornyn to Washington expecting fiscal restraint should know when their senator votes for large spending packages. Fiscal responsibility was a core campaign promise, and these votes represent a departure from that commitment.
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Texas election results: Who won the Senate, governor and attorney general primaries? Ken Paxton vs John Cornyn winner - MSN
Texas election results: Who won the Senate, governor and attorney general primaries? Ken Paxton vs John Cornyn winner MSN
Public news search: national elected officials | 6/7/2026
Ken Paxton easily defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate runoff, in photos - The Star Democrat
Ken Paxton easily defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate runoff, in photos The Star Democrat
Public news search: Texas school boards | 5/27/2026
Texas’ raucous primary runoffs end today. Here’s what to watch.
John Cornyn is trying to fend off Ken Paxton. Both parties are picking attorney general nominees. And an oil and gas regulatory race has become uncharacteristically costly.
Texas Tribune | 5/26/2026
Texas’ GOP Senate runoff pits an old guard-backed institutionalist against a Trump-picked flamethrower
The GOP establishment has gone to bat for John Cornyn, touting the statesmanship and Washington know-how that make him a favorite of his colleagues and a pariah among Paxton’s base.
Texas Tribune | 5/20/2026
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