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Tom Cotton
U.S. Senator · Arkansas

Tom Cotton

Republican Arkansas Class II On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
379
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
1,760
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
96%
2,173 of 2,252 Yea/Nay votes matched the Republican majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
2%
38 of 2,290 votes
Bills enacted into law
0.5%
2 of 379 bills they introduced

Based on 2,290 recorded votes and 379 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

Compare with another member

 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 30, 2026
On the Nomination PN1129
Confirmed
 S #256 On the Nomination PN1129 Yea Confirmed Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN1129
Agreed To
 S #255 On the Cloture Motion PN1129 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340
Rejected
 S #254 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008
Rejected
 S #253 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852
Rejected
 S #252 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197
Rejected
 S #251 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Passed
 S #250 On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Yea Passed Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #249 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #248 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #247 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #246 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #245 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89
Rejected
 S #244 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #242 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #243 On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 23, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-1
Confirmed
 S #241 On the Nomination PN999-1 Yea Confirmed Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #240 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-1
Agreed To
 S #239 On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-4
Confirmed
 S #238 On the Nomination PN999-4 Yea Confirmed Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4
Agreed To
 S #237 On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5454 Small Business Audit Correction Act of 2026 Sep 22, 2026 -
119-S-5458 Supply Relief and Domestic Production Cost Reduction Act Sep 22, 2026 -
119-S-5422 Arkansas Delta National Heritage Area Act Sep 17, 2026 -
119-S-5083 Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026 Taxation
119-S-4984 Restoration of Employment Choice for Adults with Disabilities Act Jul 15, 2026 Labor and Employment
119-S-4939 Countering CCP Act Jun 24, 2026 Health
119-S-4795 FREEDOM Act Jun 16, 2026 Energy
119-S-4760 A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Forei… Jun 11, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-4764 A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Forei… Jun 11, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-4729 Biosecurity Smuggling Deterrence Act of 2026 Jun 10, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-4615 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 May 20, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-4526 No Safe Haven for Terrorist Families Act May 14, 2026 Immigration
119-S-4461 Visual Protection of Strategic Assets Act Apr 30, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-4465 A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Forei… Apr 30, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-4380 Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act Apr 22, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-S-4344 A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years. Apr 17, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-4327 Securing America’s Drug Supply from Communist China Act Apr 16, 2026 Health
119-S-4303 ENDS Chinese Vapes Act of 2026 Apr 15, 2026 Foreign Trade and International Finance
119-S-4300 JOAN Act Apr 15, 2026 Energy
119-S-4235 American Security Robotics Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4206 Know Your American Customer Act Mar 25, 2026 Immigration
119-S-4165 Educational Visa Transparency Act of 2026 Mar 24, 2026 Immigration
119-S-4158 A bill to temporarily suspend the clean electricity production credit to support the Strategic Petr… Mar 20, 2026 Taxation
119-S-4105 Naturalization Accountability Act Mar 17, 2026 Immigration
119-S-4106 Rx ACCESS Act Mar 17, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SRES-946 A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day". Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5620 UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-SRES-934 A resolution designating October 10, 2026, as "American Girls in Sports Day". Sep 30, 2026
119-SRES-923 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "Nati… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator f… Sep 28, 2026
119-S-5475 Timely Access to Coverage Decisions Act Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-891 A resolution designating the week of September 27, 2026, through October 3, 2026, as "Religious Edu… Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Sena… Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5371 Stopping Border Surges Act Aug 7, 2026
119-S-5337 Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026
119-SRES-837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week". Aug 6, 2026
119-SRES-830 A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. Aug 4, 2026
119-S-5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5024 Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026 Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5028 Ratepayer Protection Act Jul 16, 2026
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4944 American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4787 FEAT Act Jun 15, 2026
119-S-4775 Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act Jun 11, 2026
119-S-4683 WARP Act of 2026 Jun 4, 2026
119-S-4677 SUSTAIN Act Jun 3, 2026
119-S-4671 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026 Jun 3, 2026
119-SRES-755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State… Jun 1, 2026
119-S-4629 Government Bailout Prevention Act May 21, 2026
119-SRES-751 A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month". May 21, 2026

Committee assignments

10 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through October 14, 2026
$7,149,643
Raised
$9,470,585
Spent
$5,129,928
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $2,924,669. From PACs and other political committees: $1,324,500. Debts owed by the campaign: $104,891.

What Tom Cotton's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S4AR00103). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

654 contributions totaling $1,572,700 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP $64,550 · 38 contributions
  • NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL, INC. $56,000 · 4 contributions
  • K&L GATES, LLP $40,000 · 8 contributions
  • LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION $28,500 · 11 contributions
  • ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC $27,000 · 7 contributions
  • GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP $23,000 · 7 contributions
  • L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $21,000 · 10 contributions
  • ENTERGY SERVICES, LLC $20,000 · 6 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 30, 2026 MO STRATEGIES, INC.
To COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. · Honoree: Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. Tom Cotton $1,000.00
Jun 30, 2026 AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION
To COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. · Honoree: Sen. Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. Sen. Tom Cotton $2,500.00
Jun 29, 2026 UPS (UNITED PARCEL SERVICE)
To COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. · Honoree: Sen. Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. Sen. Tom Cotton $1,000.00
Jun 27, 2026 FIERCE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
To COTTON FOR SENATE · Honoree: Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE Tom Cotton $3,500.00
Jun 26, 2026 TORRIDON LAW PLLC
To COTTON MAJORITY COMMITTEE · Honoree: U.S. Senator Tom Cotton
 COTTON MAJORITY COMMITTEE U.S. Senator Tom Cotton $2,500.00
Jun 26, 2026 GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (INCLUDING SUBSIDIARIES)
To COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. · Honoree: Sen. Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. Sen. Tom Cotton $5,000.00
Jun 26, 2026 AUTO CARE ASSOCIATION
To COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. · Honoree: Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. Tom Cotton $2,500.00
Jun 25, 2026 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
To COTTON FOR SENATE · Honoree: Sen Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE Sen Tom Cotton $1,000.00
Jun 25, 2026 MICROSOFT CORPORATION
To REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND · Honoree: Sen. Tom Cotton
 REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND Sen. Tom Cotton $5,000.00
Jun 25, 2026 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND · Honoree: Sen. Tom Cotton
 REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND Sen. Tom Cotton $4,000.00
Jun 24, 2026 DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
To COTTON FOR SENATE INC · Honoree: Sen Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE INC Sen Tom Cotton $2,500.00
Jun 24, 2026 L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND · Honoree: Sen. Tom Cotton
 REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND Sen. Tom Cotton $1,000.00
Jun 24, 2026 GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
To COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. · Honoree: Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. Tom Cotton $2,500.00
Jun 24, 2026 AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
To COTTON FOR SENATE INC · Honoree: Sen Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE INC Sen Tom Cotton $2,500.00
Jun 23, 2026 GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP
To COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. · Honoree: Sen. Tom Cotton
 COTTON FOR SENATE, INC. Sen. Tom Cotton $2,000.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

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 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Arkansas
    2015–present · Congresses 114–119
  • House of Representatives · Arkansas · District 4
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
 Washington, DC office

326 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 224-2353

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APA
Open America. (2026). Cotton, Tom (Republican–Arkansas): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001095/
MLA
"Cotton, Tom (Republican–Arkansas): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001095/.
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Profile of Cotton, Tom, Member of Congress, Arkansas (Republican), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/C001095/.
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