Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

3/9/2025, 12:42 PM

Tom Cotton Congressional Service

Tom Cotton is a United States Congressman for the state of Arkansas. Tom currently serves as a Senator for the state of Arkansas and has served a total of 6 terms in congress.Tom Cotton has participated in over 1262 voting sessions, sponsored over 480 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1801 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative
Tom Cotton supports tax cuts and deregulation to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for policies that favor businesses and reduce governmental intervention in the economy.

Agriculture

Conservative
Tom Cotton supports policies that benefit farmers and rural communities, advocating for less regulation and more market access for agricultural products.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
Tom Cotton is a strong proponent of strict immigration policies, favoring measures to increase border security and reduce legal immigration levels.

Education

Conservative
Tom Cotton supports educational choice, including charter schools and school vouchers, and seeks to reduce federal involvement in education.

Energy

Conservative
Tom Cotton supports increasing domestic energy production, including oil, natural gas, and coal, with an emphasis on reducing regulatory restrictions.

Climate change

Conservative
Tom Cotton is skeptical of extensive climate change regulation and opposes measures that he perceives as harmful to the economy or energy independence.

Healthcare

Extremely conservative
Tom Cotton opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports repealing it in favor of market-based solutions and increased competition in the healthcare industry.

Housing

Conservative
Tom Cotton has not focused extensively on housing policy but generally supports reducing federal regulation and promoting private sector solutions.

Transportation

Conservative
Tom Cotton tends to support infrastructure development, particularly if it enhances national security or economic growth, but favors state and local control over federal intervention.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Tom Cotton, a veteran himself, strongly supports improving services for veterans and increasing funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits.

Voting rights

Extremely conservative
Tom Cotton advocates for measures such as voter ID laws, aimed at securing the integrity of the electoral process. He is skeptical of federal overhauls of state voting laws.

Contact Tom Cotton

Phone Number
(202) 224-2353
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
326 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Zip Code
20515
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Tom Cotton's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 99 - Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education
Nomination Confirmed (51-45)March 3, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 98 - Linda McMahon, of Connecticut, to be Secretary of Education
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)February 27, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 97 - 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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)February 27, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 96 - 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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)February 26, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 95 - A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared with respect to energy.
Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)February 26, 2025

Tom Cotton's Latest Votes

Congress 113 Vote 98 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 97 - On Passage
PassedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 96 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
FailedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 95 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedMarch 5, 2014
Congress 113 Vote 90 - On Passage
PassedFebruary 28, 2014

Latest Bills

Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2025
Bill S 1584May 17, 2025
South Pacific Tuna Treaty Act of 2025
Bill HR 531May 17, 2025
A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Bill SJRES 51May 17, 2025
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Bill HJRES 97May 17, 2025
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Bill SJRES 54May 17, 2025
Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act
Bill HR 952May 17, 2025
Universal Savings Account Act of 2025
Bill S 1581May 17, 2025
Strengthening America’s Turning Point Act
Bill HR 1550May 17, 2025
Apache County and Navajo County Conveyance Act of 2025
Bill HR 1829May 17, 2025
Clean Slate Act of 2025
Bill S 1580May 17, 2025
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Select Committee on Intelligence.
Bill SRES 73February 15, 2025
A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of Marvin Charles Gabrion II granted by President Biden on December 23, 2024.
Bill SRES 25February 7, 2025
A resolution condemning the commutation of the death sentence of Anthony George Battle granted by President Biden on December 23, 2024.
Bill SRES 24February 7, 2025
No Student Loans for Campus Criminals Act
Bill S 937March 31, 2025
WEST Act of 2025
Bill S 936March 29, 2025
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.
Bill SRES 89February 24, 2025
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Bill SRES 80February 14, 2025
A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
Bill SRES 72March 18, 2025
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Bill SRES 53February 20, 2025
A resolution calling on the Government of Panama to expel officials and interests of the People's Republic of China and terminate Chinese management of key Panamanian ports.
Bill SRES 31January 27, 2025