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Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican · U.S. Senator for Arkansas

97 sponsored · 197 cosponsored

Age 49 · In office since 2015, in Congress since 2013

Contact their office: (202) 224-2353 · 326 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 · Official website

Overview Votes (459) Sponsored (97) Cosponsored (197)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (4)

  • Tom Cotton (R-AR)

    Their bill

    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.

    S. 4465 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor. See the voting map.

    Became law

    261111

    This Act aims to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. The primary purpose is to extend the authorities found in title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978.

    Yes

    • Scored +2

      Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

      The bill extends the timeline for existing surveillance authorities under FISA Title VII.

    • Scored +1

      Does this change how police departments operate?

      The bill extends surveillance authorities used by intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

    The opposite· 2 of 3

    • Scored -2

      Does this give people more control over their personal data?

      The extension of surveillance authorities may reduce individual privacy protections regarding data collection.

    • Scored -2

      Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

      The bill extends the period during which certain government surveillance authorities are active.

  • James Justice (R-WV)

    Cosponsored

    Hershel ‘Woody' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act

    S. 858 Public Lands and Natural Resources

    A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

    Became law

    This bill allows the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work on the National Mall.

    Yes

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      Directly honors Medal of Honor recipients and veterans through a permanent monument.

    • Scored +2

      Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

      Honors the sacrifice of veterans through a national monument.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Mark Kelly (D-AZ)

    Cosponsored

    ACES Act of 2025

    S. 201 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to partner with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a specific study.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +6

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      The bill directly investigates health risks faced by former active duty aircrew members.

    • Scored +5

      Does this help veterans get medical care?

      The study aims to identify occupational cancer risks which can lead to better healthcare and benefits for veterans.

    No question was scored the opposite.

And 1 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (2)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • Deb Fischer (R-NE)

    Cosponsored

    North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act

    S. 645 Armed Forces and National Security

    A Republican bill with 27 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed the Senate

    With no one objecting, no names recorded

    Now: kept ready for the floor instead of being sent to a committee · Jun 9

    This Act authorizes the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to the individuals and communities who volunteered or donated to the North Platte Canteen in Nebraska during World War II.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +5

      Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

      The bill honors a significant community-driven volunteer effort located in North Platte, Nebraska.

    • Scored +5

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      The bill honors the historical context of serving and supporting United States troops during World War II.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Ted Cruz (R-TX)

    Cosponsored

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

    S.J.Res. 3 Taxation

    A Republican resolution with 14 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the Senate

    7027

    This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a specific rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service.

    Yes· 2 of 6

    • Scored +3

      Does this make it easier to run a small business?

      The disapproval prevents new reporting requirements that could increase administrative costs for digital asset businesses.

    • Scored +3

      Does this give people more control over their personal data?

      The resolution prevents the mandatory reporting of gross proceeds, thereby keeping more financial transaction data private.

    The opposite· 2 of 3

    • Scored -2

      Does this raise the taxes companies pay?

      By preventing the new reporting rule, the resolution reduces the administrative and compliance burdens on digital asset brokers.

    • Scored -2

      Does this give the federal government more power?

      The resolution curtails the IRS's ability to implement new regulatory reporting requirements.

Still waiting, of the 97 bills they wrote: 1 cleared committee and waits for a first vote, 95 are in committee. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. Senate · Sep 29, 2026

    Protect College Sports Act of 2026

    S. 4668

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    7722

    This bill sets national rules for student athlete name, image, and likeness rights. It creates protections for academic progress, medical coverage, and health and safety standards.

    • Scored +9

      Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

      Significantly expands earning potential through NIL rights and provides medical and academic protections for college athletes.

    • Scored -5

      Does this leave more decisions to the states?

      Prevents states from enforcing their own NIL compensation and transfer laws that conflict with the federal framework.

  • U.S. Senate · Sep 29, 2026

    To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.

    S.Amdt. 6805

    A vote on a proposed change to the bill A vote on one change, not on the bill. A bill can collect dozens of these, and losing one does not stop it.

    Their vote Nay

    Failed

    4950

    What the Amendment Does Mr. Booker, along with Mr. Blumenthal, submitted this amendment to change how a specific fund or program is paid for in the bill.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s nominees

The President chooses federal judges, cabinet secretaries, ambassadors and military officers, and the Senate decides whether each one gets the job. Most are confirmed by voice vote, which records no one’s position. In the 119th Congress (2025–2026) the Senate put 224 confirmations to a recorded vote, and confirmed every one.

Their votes to confirm, of 224 recorded votes

  • Yes: 219
  • No: None
  • Missed: 5

Those votes covered 589 nominees, because the Senate sometimes confirms many in a single vote.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time