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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.
Aug 6, 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: The bill aims to extend detention for certain aliens ordered removed, which aligns with a hard-line stance on immigration and supports stricter immigration policies.
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 a sanctions act targeting Russia aligns directly with the position advocating for stronger actions against adversarial nations.
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: The FUTURES Act aims to enhance U.S.-Israel security cooperation, which directly supports the stated position of maintaining strong alliances and a robust military presence against adversarial threats.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
“America is indispensable; our allies need our leadership.”
Why: Sponsoring a bill that supports the Army's industrial base directly advances the stated position of maintaining a strong national defense.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Choose individual liberty over more & more spending.”
Why: Cosponsoring the repeal of the Davis-Bacon Act, which mandates prevailing wage rates, aligns with the position against government intervention in the economy.
View source →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 a bill that aims to limit federal involvement in environmental regulations aligns directly with the stated opposition to federal climate initiatives.
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 advances the stated position by supporting legal restrictions on abortion and cutting federal funding to abortion providers.
View source →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 a bill aimed at stopping climate-related regulations aligns with the stated position of opposing federal regulations to reduce emissions.
View source →Aug 7, 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: The bill aims to tighten immigration laws, which aligns with the stated position of opposing comprehensive immigration reform and advocating for stricter immigration policies.
View source →Aug 7, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Sponsoring a bill to expand sanctions aligns with the position of advocating for stronger actions against adversarial nations, even though it specifically targets Nicaragua rather than Iran.
View source →Aug 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Sponsoring a resolution that supports democratic transitions aligns with the stated position of advocating for strong U.S. actions and alliances in foreign policy, even though it focuses on Venezuela rather than Iran.
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: The Mandatory E-Verify Act aims to enforce stricter immigration policies, which aligns with the stated opposition to comprehensive reform and supports the figure's hard-line stance.
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 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: Sponsoring a bill to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization aligns with a stance of taking a strong position against adversarial threats, consistent with the stated foreign policy position.
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.
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Aug 5, 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: The measure's content is unclear from the provided information, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position on climate.
View source →Jul 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Choose individual liberty over more & more spending.”
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it relates to the stated position on government intervention in the economy.
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 measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position on national security.
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: The measure's content could not be determined from the title and summary alone, making it unclear how it relates to the stated foreign policy position.
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 measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position on national security.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
“America is indispensable; our allies need our leadership.”
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it aligns with the stated position on national security.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it relates to the stated position on foreign policy.
Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: The measure's content is unclear from the provided information, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.
“America should be voice of freedom, but not interventionist.”
Why: The measure's content is unclear from the provided information, making it difficult to determine its alignment with the stated position on foreign policy.
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: The measure's content could not be determined from the provided information, making it unclear how it relates to the stated position on climate.
View source →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Religion & Public Life, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jul 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Government shutdown on ObamaCare worked: GOP won in 2014.”
Why: Tagged to Public Health, 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
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: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
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: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Why: Tagged to Disaster Response, 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
Held at the desk.
“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 →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
“Government shutdown on ObamaCare worked: GOP won in 2014.”
Why: Tagged to Public Health, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
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: Tagged to Taxes, 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
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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 →Aug 6, 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 →Aug 6, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' 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 →Jul 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
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 30, 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 →Jul 23, 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 →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 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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 →Jul 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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 3, 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 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S4449)
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
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.
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 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 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 27, 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.
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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