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John Cornyn

R U.S. Senate
State
TX
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
23 years, 4 months
18
Recorded Votes
7
Became Law
108
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives

John Cornyn is an Independent Senator from TX serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 5th term, they have cast 18 recorded votes, seen 7 measures become law, and sponsored 108 bills. They won their 2020 election with 53.5% of the vote, a 9.6-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

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