Voting Resources
John Cornyn
April 23rd, 2020
We knew this was a very popular program, and it seemed to be working the way we intended by keeping people connected to their employer. But there's more demand than we prepared for, so that’s why it’s important we acted...
April 15th, 2020
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Texas continues to grow, we can’t help but ask, “when?” When will the outbreak peak? When will people go back to work? When will things return to “normal”?
April 2nd, 2020
I was named the sole Senate finalist for the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) Constituent Service Award for my outstanding practices and achievements acting as ombudsmen with the federal government and responding...
March 27th, 2020
With both the physical and economic health of our country in crisis, this bold legislation is our best path forward.
March 23rd, 2020
I’m pretty frustrated and downright angry at Sen. Schumer and Nancy Pelosi sitting on the sidelines receiving a government paycheck while hundreds of thousands of Americans are out of work because they’ve been told they can’...
March 19th, 2020
I know this is a time of serious uncertainty for both the physical and financial health of our families and our country, but I want to assure my constituents, the 29 million people that I'm privileged to represent in the...
March 17th, 2020
Veterans and their family members taking advantage of the GI Bill to pay for school have earned those benefits through service and sacrifice. As we all make necessary adjustments to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, it’...
March 12th, 2020
The CDC has awarded $35 million in Texas funds to reimburse localities like San Antonio, for example, which has borne much of the responsibility for quarantining individuals at Lackland Air Force Base. This is a start in the...
March 6th, 2020
As our telecommunications technology advances, we must have plans in place to keep it secure from foreign interference. I’m grateful to my colleagues for recognizing the risks that come along with the rewards of 5G...
February 28th, 2020
Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for young Texans and is on the rise nationally. This legislation would help us understand the factors that contribute to someone making this decision and help identify how we can...
April 21st, 2020
Today on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, I discussed Governor Abbott’s announcement of a plan to reopen Texas, declining oil prices, and Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi’s blockade of new funding for the Payroll...
April 7th, 2020
China should not occupy a position of prestige or influence on the UN Human Rights Council while it engages in human rights violations of the worst kind both at home and abroad.
March 31st, 2020
Today on The Hugh Hewitt Show, I discussed Speaker Pelosi’s partisan agenda during the coronavirus pandemic and possible “Phase Four” legislation to address this public health crisis.On Impeachment...
March 26th, 2020
I support Senate passage of the CARES Act, critical legislation to get relief to Texans dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 20th, 2020
I spoke on the Senate floor yesterday about the two laws Congress has passed to address the coronavirus pandemic and the next steps they are working on. Excerpts of my floor remarks are below, and downloadable audio and...
March 18th, 2020
The Senate will soon vote on the Families Fist Coronavirus Response Act to help Americans deal with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.
March 13th, 2020
Yesterday on the Senate floor, I discussed the need for the Senate to set aside partisan politics and work together on a bipartisan economic package to help Americans impacted by the coronavirus. The Senate canceled the...
March 10th, 2020
Recently on the Senate floor, I discussed my vote on emergency funding for our nation’s Coronavirus response, which includes $950 million in reimbursement funds for states and local communities that have responded to the...
March 4th, 2020
The health and safety of the people in Texas is our top priority. We need to take every necessary precaution to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus and protect lives, and to do so we need to understand the science and...
February 27th, 2020
I said the following about the Coronavirus outbreak yesterday on a call with Texas reporters.
