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Cruz has been critical of foreign aid, particularly when it comes to funding that he believes does not serve U.S. interests. He has called for a reevaluation of how foreign aid is distributed and has expressed skepticism about its effectiveness.
Cruz has been critical of foreign aid, particularly when it comes to funding that he believes does not serve U.S. interests. He has called for a reevaluation of how foreign aid is distributed and has expressed skepticism about its effectiveness.
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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).”
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)”
Position extraction pending on 4 issues: School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
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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 →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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.
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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)
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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.
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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.
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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.
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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.
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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.
View source →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.
“Supports cutting foreign aid to countries that do not support U.S. interests. (date unspecified)”
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 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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.
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.
Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
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.
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.
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 →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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