Tom Cotton Incumbent
Republican · Running for re-election · U.S. Senate
Background
Tom Cotton (R) has served in the U.S. Senate since 2015, after one term in the U.S. House. He is an Army veteran and a graduate of Harvard Law School, and serves on the Intelligence and Armed Services committees. Stated priorities include foreign policy and national security.
Sources: Ballotpedia; Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
Issue Positions
- Economy
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Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and reduced federal spending. Advocates for domestic manufacturing and reshoring supply chains.
- Healthcare
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Opposes the Affordable Care Act and supports market-based alternatives. Supports increasing price transparency and drug competition.
- Immigration
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Supports reducing legal immigration levels and strict border enforcement. Co-authored legislation to cut legal immigration and prioritize skills-based admissions.
- Climate/Environment
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Supports expanded fossil fuel production and opposes major federal climate regulations. Emphasizes nuclear and domestic energy.
- Gun Policy
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Opposes new gun control measures and supports Second Amendment rights. Opposes red flag laws and assault weapons bans.
- Education
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Supports school choice and opposes federal student loan forgiveness. Backs local control and workforce-focused programs.
Endorsements
- President Donald Trump (R)
- State Auditor Dennis Milligan (R)
- Create or defend universal AVLs. (Sway voting group by CurtisJNeeleyJr)
- Club for Growth
- Marco Rubio (R-FL)
- National Federation of Independent Business
- John McCain
- According to The Hill, in 2012 Cotton was supported by both the Tea Party movement and the Republican establishment.
Voting Record (8)
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Voted Yes
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4784
July 14, 2026 · Source ↗
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Voted No
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (H.Con.Res. 86)
June 23, 2026 · Source ↗
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Voted Yes
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644)
June 22, 2026 · Source ↗
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Voted Yes
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)
June 18, 2026 · Source ↗
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Voted Yes
Secure America Act (S. 2)
June 5, 2026 · Source ↗
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Voted Yes
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. Res. 526
May 13, 2026 · Source ↗
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Voted Yes
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. (S.Res. 690)
May 11, 2026 · Source ↗
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Voted Yes
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690
April 30, 2026 · Source ↗