Biography
John Cornyn III is the senior senator from Texas, having served since 2002. He previously served as Senate Majority Whip. Before joining the Senate, he was a Justice on the Texas Supreme Court and Attorney General of Texas.
Key Information
- Full Name: John Cornyn
- Born: February 2, 1952
- Age: 73 years old
- Birthplace: Houston, TX
- Term Started: January 3, 2021
- Term Ends: January 3, 2027
- Senate Class: Class II
Committee Assignments
- Budget
- Environment and Public Works
- Finance
- Judiciary
- Select Committee on Intelligence
Most Recent Voting History
Nay
Vote #8
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84 (S.J.Res. 84)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".
Not Voting
Vote #7
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938 (H.R. 6938)
A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #6
On the Nomination PN615-2 (PN 615-2)
Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
Nay
Vote #5
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 (S.J.Res. 98)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Nay
Vote #4
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 86 (S.J.Res. 86)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Yea
Vote #3
On the Nomination PN373 (PN 373)
Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
Yea
Vote #2
On the Nomination PN499-11 (PN 499-11)
Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
Yea
Vote #1
On the Nomination PN12-1 (PN 12-1)
Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Yea
Vote #652
On the Nomination PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Yea
Vote #651
On the Cloture Motion PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Contact
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