Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR): Voting Record & 2026 Race

Key votes cast by Sen. Cotton in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	REP MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 30	PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling	YEA	YEA 47–0	Confirmed 47–41
SEP 30	PN1129Cloture: Keith Sonderling nomination	YEA	YEA 53–0	Agreed 53–47
SEP 30	H.R. 9340Cloture on proceeding: Ratepayer Protection Act	YEA	YEA 53–0	Rejected 57–4360 NEEDED
SEP 30	H.R. 7008Cloture on proceeding: Stop Insider Trading Act	YEA	YEA 53–0	Rejected 53–4760 NEEDED
SEP 29	S.Res. 852A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to sectio…	NAY	NAY 50–1	Rejected 47–51
SEP 29	S.J.Res. 197Motion to proceed: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapt…	NAY	NAY 51–1	Rejected 48–51
SEP 28	S. 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 50–2	Passed 77–22
SEP 24	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	NAY	NAY 49–4	Rejected 49–50
SEP 24	S. 4668Cloture: Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 49–3	Agreed 74–2560 NEEDED
SEP 23	PN999-1Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero	YEA	YEA 50–0	Confirmed 50–47
SEP 22	S.Amdt. 6776Cloture: substitute amendment to Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 47–3	Agreed 70–2160 NEEDED
SEP 22	PN999-1Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero nomination	YEA	YEA 52–0	Agreed 52–43
SEP 17	PN999-4Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell	YEA	YEA 49–0	Confirmed 49–45
SEP 17	PN999-4Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell nomination	YEA	YEA 49–0	Agreed 49–47
SEP 15	S. 4668Cloture on proceeding: Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 49–4	Agreed 74–2460 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 3633Cloture on proceeding: CLARITY Act of 2025	YEA	YEA 49–4	Rejected 49–5060 NEEDED
SEP 15	PN1093-3Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne	YEA	YEA 52–0	Confirmed 52–45
SEP 14	PN1093-3Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne nomination	YEA	YEA 47–0	Agreed 47–46
AUG 08	S. 5271Cloture on proceeding: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voter…	YEA	YEA 52–0	Rejected 52–4660 NEEDED
AUG 08	PN1078Confirmation: Todd Blanche	YEA	YEA 50–2	Confirmed 50–49
AUG 08	PN1078Cloture: Todd Blanche nomination	YEA	YEA 50–2	Agreed 50–49
AUG 08	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 47–2	Passed 90–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	S.Amdt. 6732Cloture: substitute amendment to Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 48–2	Agreed 91–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	Confirmation: 74 nominations en bloc	YEA	YEA 51–0	Confirmed 51–47
AUG 07	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 49–1	Passed 86–1160 NEEDED

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
S. 4465	A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Became law	1 COSPON.
S. 4615	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	0 COSPON.
S. 1552	Living Donor Protection Act of 2025HEALTH	Out of committee	50 COSPON.
S. 2342	Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	0 COSPON.
S. 5458	Supply Relief and Domestic Production Cost Reduction Act	Introduced	0 COSPON.
S. 5454	Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2026FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR	Introduced	0 COSPON.
S. 5422	Arkansas Delta National Heritage Area ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES	Introduced	0 COSPON.
S. 5083	Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026TAXATION	Introduced	0 COSPON.
S. 4984	Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities ActLABOR AND EMPLOYMENT	Introduced	0 COSPON.
S. 4939	Countering CCP ActHEALTH	Introduced	1 COSPON.
S. 4795	FREEDOM ActENERGY	Introduced	1 COSPON.
S. 4764	A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Introduced	0 COSPON.

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The Washington Post4d ago

Bipartisan bill seeks to ban cellphones in schools nationwide

Cotton co-sponsored a bill that would fund states adopting school-day restrictions on student devices.

Education81%

The Hill5d ago

Cotton presses Hegseth to review supply chains after F-35 parts ended up in China

Cotton urged the Pentagon to examine how military parts are tracked and protected after F-35 components ended up in China.

Defense80%

SWARK TodaySep 24

Cotton Introduces Bill to Help Arkansas Seniors Obtain Timely Medicare Coverage

Senator Cotton introduced the bill with Senator Luján and said it would provide seniors with prompt, transparent coverage decisions.

Health care83%

UnHerdApr 9

How censorship seized America

Senator Tom Cotton is cited as a victim of institutional censorship for early suggestions regarding the COVID-19 lab-leak theory.

Ethics63%

The National PulseApr 3

EXC: A Bill to Block Illegal Immigrants from U.S. Banking Gets the Nod from Trump’s Treasury.

Senator Tom Cotton introduced a bill to require covered financial institutions to verify new customers’ legal status.

Budget6%

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New York PostJun 23

Exclusive | Sens. Cotton, Lee demand Trump admin cut off Chinese from national labs

Cotton joined Mike Lee in pressing the Energy Department about Chinese nationals’ access to national laboratories.

Tech & privacy55%

PBS2d ago

Trump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time

Cotton reiterated his opposition to permanent daylight saving time, warning that winter mornings would be dangerously dark for children and commuters.

Economy53%

Raw Story2d ago

James Carville flags 'deep trouble' for GOP senator in race 'you don't even know' about

Carville characterized Cotton as facing a serious reelection challenge in an underreported Arkansas Senate race.

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Marijuana Moment4d ago

GOP Senators Want Investigation On Chinese Role In U.S. Marijuana And Hemp Industries

Tom Cotton led Republican senators in asking the Justice Department to investigate alleged Chinese-linked activity in cannabis and hemp markets.

Criminal justice57%

Newsweek5d ago

GOP's Tom Cotton Outspending Dem Rival 65-1 in State Trump Won by 31 Points

Cotton and allied groups have spent substantially more on advertising than Shoffner and her allies.

Elections54%

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WpdeJul 15

Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton grilled on 2020 election at Senate hearing

Cotton rescheduled the hearing, praised Clayton’s record and later made a remark about a protester before adjourning.

Defense75%

Arkansas Advocate1d ago

Debates used to mean something in Arkansas politics. Now they’re an afterthought.

Tom Cotton declined several debate invitations from his Senate rivals while choosing to participate in one hosted by a conservative Christian media outlet.

Elections80%

Hot Springs Village Voice1d ago

Debates used to mean something in Arkansas politics. Now they're an afterthought.

Cotton declined debates with his Senate challengers at public venues and opted for a debate hosted by a conservative Christian media outlet.

Elections80%

Daily Caller News FoundationSep 24

Tom Cotton Is Concealing Classified Gain-Of-Function Docs, Rand Paul Says

Paul accused Cotton of limiting his committee’s access to classified gain-of-function research documents.

Health care71%

Daily KosAug 19

Another Dem Senate candidate polls margin of error, neck and neck against long serving Republican.

Cotton is Shoffner's opponent and is portrayed as vulnerable in the poll and as having avoided her at a campaign event.

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The Washington Post4d ago · 2 MIN READ

Bipartisan bill seeks to ban cellphones in schools nationwide

Cotton co-sponsored a bill that would fund states adopting school-day restrictions on student devices.

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