Combined legislative roll-call positions

Tom Cotton public records

5,555 captured recordsJanuary 3, 2013–August 8, 2026

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This combines the candidate's complete configured legislative archives: United States Senate roll calls and United States House roll calls. Every entry preserves its chamber, stable member identity, exact evidence, and direct official source. It never infers a position from attendance, silence, sponsorship, a voice vote, or an omitted name.

Procedural votes, amendments, nominations, resolutions, final-passage votes, executive actions, and official statements remain separately labeled. A statement or department announcement is not converted into a legislative vote or proof that the officeholder personally performed the underlying work.

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  1. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    S. 5271 — A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 231 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)

    What this issue meant

    A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

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    Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271

    Official description: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

    Vote result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  2. NominationVoted yes

    PN1078 — Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 230 · Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

    What this issue meant

    Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

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    Question: On the Nomination PN1078

    Official description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  3. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    PN1078 — Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 229 · Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

    What this issue meant

    Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

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    Question: On the Cloture Motion PN1078

    Official description: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

    Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  4. Final passageVoted yes

    H.R. 6500 — An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 228 · Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required)

    What this issue meant

    An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500

    Official description: An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  5. AmendmentVoted not_voting on amendment

    Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747 · Amendment 6747

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 227 · Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To strike section 2019.

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    To strike section 2019.

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    Question: On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)

    Official description: To strike section 2019.

    Statement of purpose: To strike section 2019.

    Vote result: Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)

    Cotton (R-AR), Not Voting

  6. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 226 · Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6, 3/5 majority required)

    What this issue meant

    In the nature of a substitute.

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    Question: On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)

    Official description: In the nature of a substitute.

    Statement of purpose: In the nature of a substitute.

    Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6, 3/5 majority required)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  7. NominationVoted yes

    Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 225 · Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

    What this issue meant

    Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; and George McMaster, of South Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and…

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    Question: On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8…

    Official description: Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; and George McMaster, of South Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary…

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  8. Final passageVoted yes

    H.R. 5334 — 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.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 224 · Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)

    What this issue meant

    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.

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    Question: On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334

    Official description: 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.

    Vote result: Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  9. AmendmentVoted no on amendment

    Paul Amdt. No. 6715 · Amendment 6715

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 223 · Amendment Rejected (32-64)

    What this amendment vote meant

    To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

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    To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

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    Question: On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file)

    Official description: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

    Statement of purpose: To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.

    Vote result: Amendment Rejected (32-64)

    Cotton (R-AR), Nay

  10. Other procedural voteVoted no

    S.J.Res. 187 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 222 · Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

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    Question: On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187

    Official description: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

    Vote result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)

    Cotton (R-AR), Nay

  11. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 221 · Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

    What this issue meant

    Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; and George McMaster, of South Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and…

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    Question: On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and…

    Official description: Francis Brooke, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; and George McMaster, of South Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; and Erin Browne, of New York, to be an Under Secretary of the Treasury; and Sriprakash Kothari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Secretary…

    Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  12. NominationVoted yes

    PN932 — Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 220 · Nomination Confirmed (51-44)

    What this issue meant

    Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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    Question: On the Nomination PN932

    Official description: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (51-44)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  13. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    PN932 — Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 219 · Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

    What this issue meant

    Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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    Question: On the Cloture Motion PN932

    Official description: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

    Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  14. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    H.R. 6500 — A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 218 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4, 3/5 majority required)

    What this issue meant

    A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.

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    Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500

    Official description: A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.

    Vote result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4, 3/5 majority required)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  15. ResolutionVoted yes

    S.Res. 817 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 217 · Resolution Agreed to (50-47)

    What this issue meant

    An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

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    Question: On the Resolution S.Res. 817

    Official description: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

    Vote result: Resolution Agreed to (50-47)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  16. Other procedural voteVoted no

    S.J.Res. 181 — 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.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 216 · Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)

    What this issue meant

    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.

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    Question: On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181

    Official description: 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.

    Vote result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)

    Cotton (R-AR), Nay

  17. Other procedural voteVoted no

    S.J.Res. 199 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 215 · Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)

    What this issue meant

    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

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    Question: On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199

    Official description: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

    Vote result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)

    Cotton (R-AR), Nay

  18. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    S.Res. 817 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 214 · Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)

    What this issue meant

    An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

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    Question: On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817

    Official description: An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

    Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  19. Other procedural voteVoted yes

    H.R. 5334 — 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.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 213 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-12)

    What this issue meant

    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.

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    Question: On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334

    Official description: 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.

    Vote result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-12)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  20. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    H.R. 5334 — 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.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 212 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-12, 3/5 majority required)

    What this issue meant

    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.

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    Question: On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334

    Official description: 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.

    Vote result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-12, 3/5 majority required)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  21. NominationVoted yes

    PN1092 — Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 211 · Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

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    Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

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    Question: On the Nomination PN1092

    Official description: Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  22. Cloture / proceduralVoted yes

    PN1092 — Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 210 · Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

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    Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

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    Question: On the Cloture Motion PN1092

    Official description: Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National Intelligence

    Vote result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  23. NominationVoted yes

    PN999-5 — Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 209 · Nomination Confirmed (49-44)

    What this issue meant

    Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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    Question: On the Nomination PN999-5

    Official description: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (49-44)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  24. NominationVoted yes

    PN999-6 — Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 208 · Nomination Confirmed (48-47)

    What this issue meant

    Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

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    Question: On the Nomination PN999-6

    Official description: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

    Vote result: Nomination Confirmed (48-47)

    Cotton (R-AR), Yea

  25. Other procedural voteVoted no

    S.J.Res. 180 — 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.

    Congress 119 · Session 2 · Senate vote 207 · Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-49)

    What this issue meant

    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.

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    Question: On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180

    Official description: 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.

    Vote result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-49)

    Cotton (R-AR), Nay