Ted Cruz
RepublicanU.S. Senator
Score/status
D+ / 65
Updated 2026-03-15
Sources
29
Public receipt links
Profile
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Ted Cruz serves as a U.S. Senator for Texas. This RepWatchr profile is source-seeded from current congressional roster data, official public links, public congressional photo sources, Senate roll-call records, FEC campaign finance records, and public statement links.
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Record summary
Ted Cruz accountability dossier
Ted Cruz serves as U.S. Senator for U.S. Senate. The current published score is D+ / 65. 181 public vote rows are loaded. A 2025-2026 funding snapshot is attached. 5 source-backed red-flag review items appear lower on the page. The dossier currently has 29 public source links.
What is confirmed
- Ted Cruz is listed as U.S. Senator for U.S. Senate.
- 29 public source links are attached across this dossier.
- Issue scorecard loaded: D+ / 65.
- 181 public vote rows are loaded.
- Campaign funding snapshot loaded for cycle 2025-2026.
- 5 source-backed red-flag review items loaded.
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Score / methodology
D+ / 65
5 issue categories and 11 scored vote items are attached to the published scorecard.
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Reviewed left/right vote-axis chart
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6/181 loaded roll calls direction-mapped
Open mapped vote-axis evidence (6)
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2025
right +10Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Federal Land Regulatory Reform Act
right +8Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 2025
right +10Voted nay. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Balanced Budget and Spending Control Act
right +8Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Secure the Border Act of 2025
right +10Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Energy Independence and Production Act
right +9Voted yea. Mapped from coded fiscal, property-rights, border, spending, regulatory, voucher, or energy policy direction.
Constitutional alignment meter
Strong constitutional alignment
The rubric is anchored to limited government, individual liberty, fiscal restraint, federalism, transparency, and due process. It is a civic accountability signal, not a legal finding.
100%
medium confidence
181
Votes loaded
4
Scored
20
Needs review
0
Not scoreable
Rubric dimensions
Only reviewed issue rules move these bars. Broad bills and procedural votes wait for source review.
Individual liberty
Pending
Civil liberties, search and seizure limits, speech, religious liberty, and the right to keep and bear arms.
Limited government
Pending
Votes that restrain federal power, reject overreach, or preserve separation of powers.
Fiscal restraint
100%
Votes that respect budget limits, debt discipline, taxation restraint, and responsible spending.
Federalism
Pending
Votes that protect state authority, local control, and limits on national administrative power.
Due process
Pending
Votes involving transparency, fair process, warrants, hearings, and accountable government procedure.
Open constitutional vote evidence (24)
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457
Voted Nay. A vote against waiving budget discipline receives credit because the rubric favors fiscal restraint and legislative budget limits.
Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
Voted Nay. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Discharge: S.Res. 616 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
Voted Nay. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
Voted Yea. This vote needs a human policy rule before it can fairly move a constitutional meter. RepWatchr does not force vague procedural votes, nominations, or broad omnibus bills into a score.
Issue Scorecard
Voting Record
Small Business Tax Relief Act
January 15, 2026
Missed a vote on tax relief for small businesses, which are the backbone of the East Texas economy.
Balanced Budget and Spending Control Act
November 5, 2025
Supported spending controls and deficit reduction measures that protect future taxpayers.
Energy Independence and Production Act
October 20, 2025
Supported energy production legislation aligning with campaign commitment to Texas energy independence.
State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 2025
September 10, 2025
Correctly opposed legislation that would have shifted tax burdens to East Texas property owners.
Federal Land Regulatory Reform Act
August 15, 2025
Voted to reduce federal regulatory burden on private landowners, supporting East Texas ranchers and timber operators.
Rural Water System Resilience Act
July 22, 2025
Opposed funding for rural water system improvements that would have benefited East Texas communities still recovering from infrastructure strain.
Congressional Stock Trading Ban Act
June 28, 2025
Voted against banning stock trading by members of Congress, a significant transparency issue for constituents.
Water Resources Development Act of 2025
June 15, 2025
Voted against the Water Resources Development Act which included critical East Texas water infrastructure projects for the Sabine River Basin.
Senate Ethics and Disclosure Reform Act
April 10, 2025
Opposed enhanced financial disclosure requirements for senators, undermining public trust in government accountability.
Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2025
March 22, 2025
Supported strong federal protections against eminent domain abuse, consistent with property rights stance.
Secure the Border Act of 2025
February 5, 2025
Followed through on signature campaign promise of strong border security legislation.
Vote table
Scored votes and score impact
These rows show the local scorecard impact, not every public vote cast by the official.
| Bill / source | Category | Vote | Score impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business Tax Relief Act2026-01-15 | taxes | absent | Not aligned | weight 7 |
| Balanced Budget and Spending Control Act2025-11-05 | taxes | yea | Aligned | weight 8 |
| Energy Independence and Production Act2025-10-20 | voting-record | yea | Aligned | weight 9 |
| State and Local Tax Fairness Act of 20252025-09-10 | taxes | nay | Aligned | weight 10 |
| Federal Land Regulatory Reform Act2025-08-15 | land-and-property-rights | yea | Aligned | weight 8 |
| Rural Water System Resilience Act2025-07-22 | water-rights | nay | Not aligned | weight 8 |
| Congressional Stock Trading Ban Act2025-06-28 | government-transparency | nay | Not aligned | weight 8 |
| Water Resources Development Act of 20252025-06-15 | water-rights | nay | Not aligned | weight 10 |
| Senate Ethics and Disclosure Reform Act2025-04-10 | government-transparency | nay | Not aligned | weight 9 |
| Private Property Rights Protection Act of 20252025-03-22 | land-and-property-rights | yea | Aligned | weight 10 |
Public vote record snapshot
Current public roll-call snapshot
Source-backed roll-call votes counted from official public records through 2026-06-21. The newest rows are shown below; these votes are not automatically scored left or right until issue mapping is reviewed.
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Yea
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Nay
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Present
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Not voting
senate roll 181 | 2026-06-18
Confirmation: George Holding, of North Carolina, to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
On the Nomination PN730-33 | Nomination Confirmed (48-39)
senate roll 180 | 2026-06-18
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
senate roll 179 | 2026-06-17
Motion to Discharge: S.Res. 616 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 | Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
senate roll 178 | 2026-06-17
Motion to Invoke Cloture: George Holding to be United States Director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
On the Cloture Motion PN730-33 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
senate roll 177 | 2026-06-17
Confirmation: Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
On the Nomination PN901-8 | Nomination Confirmed (55-39)
senate roll 176 | 2026-06-17
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Steel to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea
On the Cloture Motion PN901-8 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
senate roll 175 | 2026-06-16
Motion to Proceed to House Message to Accompany H.R. 6644
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
senate roll 174 | 2026-06-16
Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
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senate #181 | 2026-06-18
PN730-33
Rule status: unmapped
senate #180 | 2026-06-18
H.R. 6644
Rule status: unmapped
senate #179 | 2026-06-17
S.Res. 616
Rule status: unmapped
senate #176 | 2026-06-17
PN901-8
Rule status: unmapped
senate #178 | 2026-06-17
PN730-33
Rule status: unmapped
senate #177 | 2026-06-17
PN901-8
Rule status: unmapped
senate #174 | 2026-06-16
S.J.Res. 172
Rule status: unmapped
senate #173 | 2026-06-16
S.J.Res. 190
Rule status: unmapped
Campaign finance / money trail
Public filing money trail
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Records
11
attached rows
Amount
$8,266,381
reliable total when loaded
Cycles
2025-2026
filing period
Sources
4
public links
Contribution Records
| Counterparty | Amount | Date | Cycle | Type | Confidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retired contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: RETIRED. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $2,497,567 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| CEO contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: CEO. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $194,436 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Consultant contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: CONSULTANT. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $134,253 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Information requested per best efforts contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: INFORMATION REQUESTED PER BEST EFFORTS. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $116,790 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Attorney contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: ATTORNEY. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $77,395 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Owner contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: OWNER. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $70,838 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Homemaker contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: HOMEMAKER. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $69,200 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
| Investor contributorsDonor/source aggregate from a public campaign finance file. Occupation label: INVESTOR. Do not treat this as proof of control, corruption, or agreement by itself. | $67,639 | 2026-06-21 | 2025-2026 | contribution | aggregate source | Open source |
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office | Jan 3, 2031
Term end
Ted Cruz term end listed in the profile source file.
votes | Jun 21, 2026
Vote snapshot updated
181 public vote rows loaded.
funding | Jun 21, 2026
Funding snapshot updated
Campaign finance snapshot for cycle 2025-2026.
disclosure | May 16, 2026
Trading disclosure watch snapshot
16 tracker transaction rows and 13 disclosure filings highlighted for source review.
score | Mar 15, 2026
Scorecard updated
D+ / 65 scorecard snapshot updated.
red flag | Jun 10, 2025
Missed key water infrastructure vote
Was absent for a critical Senate vote on the Water Resources Development Act that included funding for East Texas water infrastructure projects and Sabine River Authority improvements.
public record | Jun 10, 2025
Missed key water infrastructure vote
Was absent for a critical Senate vote on the Water Resources Development Act that included funding for East Texas water infrastructure projects and Sabine River Authority improvements. Why it matters: East Texas water infrastructure needs are urgent. Being absent for this vote meant the region lost a voice on a bill that directly affects local water quality and access.
office | Jan 3, 2025
Term start
Ted Cruz term start listed in the profile source file.
red flag | Jan 15, 2024
Majority of campaign funds come from out-of-state donors
FEC filings have consistently shown that a significant majority of Sen. Cruz's campaign contributions come from outside Texas. His national profile as a media figure and podcast host generates donations from across the country, raising questions about whether his priorities align with Texas voters or national donors.
red flag | Feb 18, 2021
Flew to Cancun during deadly 2021 Texas winter storm
In February 2021, while millions of Texans lost power and water during Winter Storm Uri - which killed over 200 people - Sen. Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico for a family vacation. He returned early only after photos of him at the airport went viral, initially blaming the trip on his daughters before acknowledging it was a mistake.
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Tracker transactions
13
Disclosure filings
2025-11-12
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Why this is highlighted
- 16 disclosed transaction rows in the tracker
- 13 disclosure filings in the tracker
- latest tracker filing date 2025-11-12
- tracker attention score 88/100
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Missed key water infrastructure vote
Was absent for a critical Senate vote on the Water Resources Development Act that included funding for East Texas water infrastructure projects and Sabine River Authority improvements.
Why It Matters
East Texas water infrastructure needs are urgent. Being absent for this vote meant the region lost a voice on a bill that directly affects local water quality and access.
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Red flag review: Missed key water infrastructure vote | RepWatchr. Treat this as a source-backed question, not a final finding. Check the receipt and submit a better source if one exists. https://www.repwatchr.com/red-flags?flag=tc-rf-1#red-flag-tc-rf-1
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Flew to Cancun during deadly 2021 Texas winter storm
In February 2021, while millions of Texans lost power and water during Winter Storm Uri - which killed over 200 people - Sen. Cruz flew to Cancun, Mexico for a family vacation. He returned early only after photos of him at the airport went viral, initially blaming the trip on his daughters before acknowledging it was a mistake.
Why It Matters
While Texans were freezing, losing loved ones, and dealing with burst pipes, their elected senator left the state for a beach resort. Leadership means being present during a crisis, especially when constituents need advocacy for emergency federal aid.
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Red flag review: Flew to Cancun during deadly 2021 Texas winter storm | RepWatchr. Treat this as a source-backed question, not a final finding. Check the receipt and submit a better source if one exists. https://www.repwatchr.com/red-flags?flag=tc-rf-2#red-flag-tc-rf-2
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Voted against disaster relief for other states while seeking it for Texas
Sen. Cruz voted against the 2013 Hurricane Sandy relief package for the northeastern United States, calling the spending wasteful. However, after Hurricane Harvey devastated Texas in 2017, Cruz requested and supported billions in federal disaster relief for his own state. He argued the situations were different but critics noted the inconsistency.
Why It Matters
Voting against disaster relief for other states and then requesting it for your own raises questions about consistency and good faith governance. Texans benefit from the same federal disaster framework Cruz voted to deny others.
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Red flag review: Voted against disaster relief for other states while seeking it for Texas | RepWatchr. Treat this as a source-backed question, not a final finding. Check the receipt and submit a better source if one exists. https://www.repwatchr.com/red-flags?flag=tc-rf-3#red-flag-tc-rf-3
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Majority of campaign funds come from out-of-state donors
FEC filings have consistently shown that a significant majority of Sen. Cruz's campaign contributions come from outside Texas. His national profile as a media figure and podcast host generates donations from across the country, raising questions about whether his priorities align with Texas voters or national donors.
Why It Matters
When the vast majority of an official's campaign money comes from outside the state, voters should ask whether the official is more responsive to those national donors or to the needs of Texans, particularly rural East Texans whose concerns differ from the national base.
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Red flag review: Majority of campaign funds come from out-of-state donors | RepWatchr. Treat this as a source-backed question, not a final finding. Check the receipt and submit a better source if one exists. https://www.repwatchr.com/red-flags?flag=tc-rf-4#red-flag-tc-rf-4
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Led 2013 government shutdown effort over Affordable Care Act
In October 2013, Sen. Cruz spearheaded the effort to defund the Affordable Care Act that led to a 16-day federal government shutdown. The shutdown furloughed approximately 800,000 federal workers and cost the economy an estimated $24 billion, according to Standard & Poor's. The ACA was not defunded.
Why It Matters
Government shutdowns disrupt services that East Texans rely on, including VA healthcare, Social Security processing, and federal employee paychecks at facilities like Red River Army Depot. The shutdown achieved none of its stated goals while causing real economic harm.
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