Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
International Affairs
Ted Cruz
Republican, Texas
On International Affairs, their 35 votes sit level with the typical Republican; the 53 measures they backed sit 17% past the typical Republican, on the far side from the typical Democrat.
Where this differs from their party: Close to the typical Republican. Voted with the Republican majority on 100.0% of 35 votes here, against 98.5% on all contested votes.
From votes
35 votes cast
Sits level with the typical Republican.
From bills backed
53 measures · 13 sponsored · 40 cosponsored
Sits 17% past the typical Republican, on the far side from the typical Democrat.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From votes
- Senator at 0.34
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 47 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.34, from 53 senators
From bills backed
- Senator at 0.19
- Democratic caucus median −0.28, from 37 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.12, from 34 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
- Votes with party
- 100.0%
- Votes against party
- 0
- Votes cast
- 35
Votes on this issue
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Republican majority: Yea
To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Republican majority: Yea
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Republican majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Republican majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
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.
Voted Yea·Republican majority: Yea
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.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
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.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Republican majority: Nay
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.
Voted Yea·Republican majority: Yea
A vote against the party majority can reflect a home-state interest or a procedural step, such as a leader voting no in order to move to reconsider.
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
Sponsored
Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4436)
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Show the other 8 sponsored measures
A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7976)
A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China.
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 499.
SEVER Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
IBEM Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Falun Gong Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Cosponsored
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2178-2179)
Show the other 35 cosponsored measures
NOPE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 505.
A resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
No Climate Treaties Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S347)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S163-164)
A resolution commending the United States military action in Venezuela.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S117)
A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 329.
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7700)
A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of Hamas's ability to reconstitute in the region, and the release of all the remaining hostages from the Gaza Strip, including two United States citizens.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6982)
A resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 248.
Ending Lending to China Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4506)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3565)
Combating Global Poverty Through Energy Development Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2953-2954)
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2718: 1)
A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1912-1913)
Stop Taxpayer Funding of Hamas Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
United States African Development Foundation Dissolution Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Frank Connor and Trooper Werner Foerster Justice Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
WHO is Accountable Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S982)
Korean American Divided Families National Registry Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
American Values Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140)
STOP MADURO Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Amendments filed on this issue's bills
These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.
An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.
Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.
Amends H.R. 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends 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.
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends 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.
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends 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.
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends 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.
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
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Amends 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.
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S.Res. 463
A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
In the nature of a substitute.
Latest action, : Amendment SA 3934 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adopted
Amends S.Res. 463
A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.
To amend the preamble.
Latest action, : Amendment SA 3935 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adopted
Amends S.J.Res. 59
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To include a finding regarding the successful execution of Operation Midnight Hammer.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Amends H.R. 23
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted