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Cruz supports a strong U.S. presence in international affairs and has been critical of diplomatic agreements he views as unfavorable to U.S. interests. He advocates for supporting allies like Israel and taking a hard stance against adversaries like Iran.
Cruz supports a strong U.S. presence in international affairs and has been critical of diplomatic agreements he views as unfavorable to U.S. interests. He advocates for supporting allies like Israel and taking a hard stance against adversaries like Iran.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
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Cruz takes a hard-line stance on immigration, opposing comprehensive reform and paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He advocates for increasing the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the U.S. through H-1B visas and supports strict enforcement of immigration laws.
Cruz takes a hard-line stance on immigration, opposing comprehensive reform and paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. He advocates for increasing the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the U.S. through H-1B visas and supports strict enforcement of immigration laws.
“Opposes paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children (DREAMers).”
Cruz advocates for maintaining a strong national defense and has supported increased military spending. He has been critical of diplomatic engagements that he perceives as weakening U.S. security interests.
Cruz advocates for maintaining a strong national defense and has supported increased military spending. He has been critical of diplomatic engagements that he perceives as weakening U.S. security interests.
“America is indispensable; our allies need our leadership.”
Cruz advocates for free-market principles and opposes government intervention to support economic stability and growth. He has proposed significant cuts to federal spending and opposes raising the minimum wage.
Cruz advocates for free-market principles and opposes government intervention to support economic stability and growth. He has proposed significant cuts to federal spending and opposes raising the minimum wage.
“Choose individual liberty over more & more spending.”
Ted Cruz is strongly anti-abortion and supports measures to restrict access to the procedure. He has stated that he would allow abortion only when a pregnancy endangers the mother's life and has called for defunding Planned Parenthood, asserting that it sells body parts of unborn human beings.
Ted Cruz is strongly anti-abortion and supports measures to restrict access to the procedure. He has stated that he would allow abortion only when a pregnancy endangers the mother's life and has called for defunding Planned Parenthood, asserting that it sells body parts of unborn human beings.
“No exceptions for rape or incest; de-fund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)”
Cruz rejects the scientific consensus on climate change and has criticized regulations aimed at reducing emissions. He has voted against measures that would create federal funding for environmental projects and has expressed support for the fossil fuel industry.
Cruz rejects the scientific consensus on climate change and has criticized regulations aimed at reducing emissions. He has voted against measures that would create federal funding for environmental projects and has expressed support for the fossil fuel industry.
“Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)”
Cruz is a strong supporter of gun rights and opposes expanding gun control regulations. He has argued that the Second Amendment is essential for protection against tyranny and has stated that jurisdictions with strict gun control have high crime rates.
Cruz is a strong supporter of gun rights and opposes expanding gun control regulations. He has argued that the Second Amendment is essential for protection against tyranny and has stated that jurisdictions with strict gun control have high crime rates.
“Opposes unreasonable and burdensome gun restrictions. (Jul 2011)”
Cruz is a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has supported efforts to repeal it. He advocates for market-based health insurance solutions and opposes a larger government role in health coverage.
Cruz is a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has supported efforts to repeal it. He advocates for market-based health insurance solutions and opposes a larger government role in health coverage.
“ObamaCare caused millions to lose their jobs. (Oct 2018)”
Cruz supports lowering taxes and has proposed significant tax reforms, including the abolition of the IRS and the implementation of a flat tax. He is opposed to higher taxes on corporations and top earners.
Cruz supports lowering taxes and has proposed significant tax reforms, including the abolition of the IRS and the implementation of a flat tax. He is opposed to higher taxes on corporations and top earners.
“Slash corporate tax rates to 15 percent. (Mar 2015)”
Cruz is a proponent of school choice and opposes federal funding for public schools. He has criticized the Common Core State Standards Initiative and supports measures that would allow parents to choose between public, private, and charter schools.
Cruz is a proponent of school choice and opposes federal funding for public schools. He has criticized the Common Core State Standards Initiative and supports measures that would allow parents to choose between public, private, and charter schools.
“School choice is the civil-rights issue of the 21st Century. (Jan 2024)”
Cruz supports measures that he believes enhance voter integrity, such as requiring voter ID. He has opposed efforts to expand mail-in voting and has expressed skepticism about the security of voting processes.
Cruz supports measures that he believes enhance voter integrity, such as requiring voter ID. He has opposed efforts to expand mail-in voting and has expressed skepticism about the security of voting processes.
“Supports voter integrity law; opposes ballot harvesting. (Aug 2024)”
Cruz is a proponent of free trade and has criticized tariffs. He has supported trade agreements that promote lower tariffs and free-market principles.
Cruz is a proponent of free trade and has criticized tariffs. He has supported trade agreements that promote lower tariffs and free-market principles.
“Supports tariffs; opposes bailouts to those hurt by them. (Oct 2018)”
Cruz has called for an end to overcriminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences, indicating a mixed approach to criminal justice reform. However, he supports the death penalty and has a tough stance on crime.
Cruz has called for an end to overcriminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences, indicating a mixed approach to criminal justice reform. However, he supports the death penalty and has a tough stance on crime.
“Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2012)”
Cruz has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly in relation to LGBTQ rights. He has criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage and has advocated for traditional marriage definitions.
Cruz has expressed opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination, particularly in relation to LGBTQ rights. He has criticized the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage and has advocated for traditional marriage definitions.
“Supreme Court gay rights ruling undermines the Constitution. (Jul 2015)”
Cruz has expressed skepticism about government mandates related to public health, including vaccine mandates. He has criticized the government's role in health care and advocates for personal choice in health decisions.
Cruz has expressed skepticism about government mandates related to public health, including vaccine mandates. He has criticized the government's role in health care and advocates for personal choice in health decisions.
“Government shutdown on ObamaCare worked: GOP won in 2014.”
Cruz opposes the legalization of marijuana at the federal level but believes that states should have the right to decide their own policies regarding cannabis. He has expressed concerns about the harms of drug legalization.
Cruz opposes the legalization of marijuana at the federal level but believes that states should have the right to decide their own policies regarding cannabis. He has expressed concerns about the harms of drug legalization.
“Drug legalization is harmful, but leave it to the states.”
Position extraction pending on 5 issues: School Curriculum, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns, Religion & Public Life, Disaster Response.
Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)”
Why: Sponsoring the No FED in West Texas Act aligns with the opposition to federal climate regulations, reflecting a clear stance against federal involvement in local environmental policies.
Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)”
Why: Sponsoring the Stop Climate Shakedowns Act directly aligns with the position of opposing climate policies and regulations, as it seeks to limit the impact of climate-related actions.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“No exceptions for rape or incest; de-fund Planned Parenthood. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act directly aligns with the stated anti-abortion position by seeking to defund organizations that provide abortion services.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Choose individual liberty over more & more spending.”
Why: Cosponsoring the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act supports the stated position by promoting a free-market approach to savings without increasing government intervention.
View source →Jul 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Sanctioning Russia Act aligns with a strong U.S. presence in international affairs and a hard stance against adversaries, reflecting the stated position.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Sponsoring a bill to maintain military capabilities aligns with supporting U.S. foreign aid, particularly in the context of Israel's security.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Opposes paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children (DREAMers).”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to establish E-Verify aligns with a hard-line stance on immigration by enforcing employment verification, even though it does not directly address paths to citizenship.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Slash corporate tax rates to 15 percent. (Mar 2015)”
Why: The act aims to provide tax relief, which aligns with the support for tax cuts, even though it is a specific measure rather than a broad tax reform.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Blue Skies for Taiwan Act indicates support for U.S. foreign aid and security commitments, aligning with the stated position of supporting strong U.S. assistance to allies.
View source →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution supporting Taiwan's democracy aligns with the stated position of supporting U.S. foreign aid and assistance to allies, reflecting a commitment to democratic institutions.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Sponsoring the act supports U.S. foreign policy interests by addressing human rights abuses, which aligns with a broader commitment to supporting allies and promoting security.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Cosponsoring the reauthorization act supports international religious freedom, which aligns with the broader goals of U.S. foreign aid and support for allies like Israel.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Signed the No Climate Tax Pledge by AFP. (Aug 2012)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill related to highway funding suggests a focus on infrastructure that may align with economic interests, consistent with skepticism about climate regulations.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“School choice is the civil-rights issue of the 21st Century. (Jan 2024)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill that adds requirements under a federal education act contradicts the stated opposition to federal funding and involvement in public schools.
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Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
“Supreme Court gay rights ruling undermines the Constitution. (Jul 2015)”
Why: The bill's intent to establish a commission on human dignity could imply a focus on civil rights, but it does not directly align with the opposition to stronger federal protections against discrimination.
View source →Jul 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Slash corporate tax rates to 15 percent. (Mar 2015)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill related to interest treatment and deductibility does not clearly align with the stated opposition to higher taxes, as the bill's implications for tax policy are not explicitly defined.
View source →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Choose individual liberty over more & more spending.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill related to retirement ownership does not clearly align with or contradict the stated opposition to government intervention in the economy, leaving the relationship unclear.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
“America is indispensable; our allies need our leadership.”
Why: The FUSE Act's details are unclear from the summary, making it difficult to determine if it aligns with or diverges from the stated position on national defense.
View source →Jun 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
“America is indispensable; our allies need our leadership.”
Why: The COMPASS Act's specific provisions are unclear from the summary, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position on national defense.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
“School choice is the civil-rights issue of the 21st Century. (Jan 2024)”
Why: The bill addresses student athletes' rights, which relates to education, but does not directly advance the stated position on school choice or local control over education decisions.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring a bill to reassess the U.S.-Tanzania relationship does not clearly align with or contradict the stated support for foreign aid, as it could imply a shift in aid strategy without specific details on its implications.
May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411.
“ObamaCare caused millions to lose their jobs. (Oct 2018)”
Why: The act addresses a specific healthcare issue but does not align with the broader opposition to government involvement in healthcare, creating ambiguity in its relationship to the stated position.
View source →Mar 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: The action to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization has elements that could align with supporting U.S. foreign aid interests, but it does not directly advance the stated position of supporting foreign aid broadly.
View source →Jun 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Supports tariffs; opposes bailouts to those hurt by them. (Oct 2018)”
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
“Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2012)”
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
“Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2012)”
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2012)”
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 404.
“Supports the death penalty. (Oct 2012)”
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4274; text: CR S4269-4270)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2085)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S231-232)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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