[313] Cruz is "adamantly opposed to a higher minimum wage". "[169] Cruz alleged that McConnell scheduled a vote on the Ex-Im Bank as part of a deal to persuade Democrats like Maria Cantwell to stop blocking a trade bill; McConnell denied there was any "deal", and that denial was what Cruz called a "lie". Ted Cruz sponsored S. 1297, which was the companion legislation to the House vehicle used for enactment (H.R. and is a Republican. [238] The book reached the bestseller list of several organizations in its first week of release. Cruz said he was he was "leading the charge" to prevent Biden's certification as president. P.L. Sec. [166] His "incendiary outburst" was "unusual in the cordial atmosphere of the Senate", according to Reuters. Cruz faced the Democratic nominee, U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke, in the general election. Friction with fellow Republican members of Congress, Electoral College vote count and storming of the United States Capitol. 185). WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. [49] During the 2000 Florida presidential recounts, he assisted in assembling the Bush legal team, devising strategy, and drafting pleadings for filing with the Supreme Court of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court in the case Bush v. In the middle of the storm, Cruz and his family were spotted on a plane heading to Cancn, Mexico, where they planned to stay at the luxury Ritz Carlton hotel and escape their home, which Heidi Cruz called in a text message "FREEZING". Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the bill Thursday, which would modify legislation they sponsored last year that was signed into law by President Trump as part of the annual defense bill. [360] Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Michael Gunner's response to the tweet went viral quickly, garnering near universal support from Australians. 720). [149], Cruz was one of Donald Trump's most vocal critics during the 2016 presidential campaign, with the two often exchanging heated comments directed at each other, and Cruz's family. Sec. [148] On December 28, after Secretary of State John Kerry gave a speech defending the U.S.'s decision to allow a U.N. resolution to pass that condemned Israeli settlements "on land meant to be part of a future Palestinian state", Cruz denounced the speech as "disgraceful", and said that history would remember Obama and Kerry as "relentless enemies of Israel". [50] He authored 70 U.S. Supreme Court briefs and presented 34 appellate oral arguments. In 2016, Cruz ran for president of the United States, placing second behind Donald Trump in the Republican primaries. 115-91 "[410] In 2017, the same day that an audio clip resurfaced of Alabama Judge Roy Moore calling Obergefell "worse" than the 1857 ruling that upheld slavery, Cruz endorsed Moore for U.S. 1235 of P.L. Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen, whose confirmation Cruz tried to prevent, said in her confirmation hearing that she opposed any audit of the Federal Reserve and that "for 50 years Congress has recognized that there should be an exception to GAO ability to audit the Fed to avoid any political interference in monetary policy. S. 4744 (116th): Republic of Texas Legation Memorial Act, S. 1441 (116th): Protecting Europes Energy Security Act of 2019. Bills Sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) | Represent | ProPublica Senate Members Ted Cruz Bills Sponsored Bills Sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) Sen. Cruz has sponsored 103 bills in the. Hatch said McConnell did pledge to help Cantwell get a vote on the Ex-Im Bank. In a statement opposing U.S. intervention for regime change in Syria, Cruz said, "If President Obama and Hillary Clinton and Sen. Rubio succeed in toppling [Syrian President Bashar] Assad, the result will be the radical Islamic terrorists will take over Syria, that Syria will be controlled by ISIS, and that is materially worse for U.S. national security interests. Cruz outlined his legislation in an interview with CBS 11 on Tuesday. [36] Cruz and Panton later represented Harvard Law School at the 1995 World Debating Championship, losing in the semifinals to a team from Australia. [193] The Texas Democratic Party also called on the U.S. Department of Justice to open an official investigation into Cruz for inciting sedition and treason. Your lies cost lives", "Editorial: Impeachment for Trump, Expulsion for Cruz", "Nearly 6,000 lawyers and law students call for disbarment proceedings against Cruz and Hawley", "Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign chair denounces him for 'assault on our democracy' after Capitol riot", "Corporate America halts donations to Republicans who voted to overturn the election", "Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, Other GOP Objectors Face Donation Boycott From Major Businesses", "Cruz aide resigns following violence at Capitol", "Which senators supported a Jan. 6 Capitol riot commission", "Fox host spars with Ted Cruz on live TV over Jan. 6th. Keilar rolls the tape", "Ted Cruz told the truth about the 1/6 attack. Ted Cruz sponsored committee amendment #115, which was adopted in the ETC subcommittee markup in managers package 2. 319 of P.L. [113], As of November 2018, Cruz has sponsored 105 bills of his own, including:[114], Cruz had a leading role in the 2013 United States federal government shutdown. S. 1635 (116th): A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Odessa, Texas, as the Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic. Calgary homeowner hopes it never happens", "Texplainer: Could Canadian-Born Ted Cruz Be President? [24] Later that year, Cruz's parents reconciled and relocated the family to Houston. "What You Need To Know About Ted Cruz". 318 of H.R.302 8112 of H.Rept.115-952 (P.L. [163] Republican Senator John McCain was reported to have particularly disliked Cruz; in a Senate floor speech in 2013, McCain denounced Cruz's reference to Nazis when discussing the Affordable Care Act. Ted Cruz sponsored committee amendment #115, which was adopted in the full committee markup. On November 6, 2018, Cruz defeated O'Rourke by a slim margin, 50.9% to 48.3%. [356] He co-signed a letter to Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick that read, "As China amplifies its campaign of intimidation, you and your company must decide whether to look beyond the bottom line and promote American valueslike freedom of speech and thoughtor to give in to Beijing's demands in order to preserve market access. [312] In 2013, he proposed the abolition of the IRS and the implementation of a flat tax "where the average American can fill out taxes on a postcard". Cruz recently introduced the following legislation: View All Cruz declined consideration for the position. I personally don't agree with it, but that's their right. Ted Cruz sponsored S. Amdt. The . Sec. Sec. Senators Tim Scott, Lindsey Graham, and Mike Lee, Trump administration officials including White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, then-U.S. Attorney General Bill Barr, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, and actors Jon Voight and Isaiah Washington. "[299], Cruz has called for an end to "overcriminalization, harsh mandatory minimum sentences, and the demise of jury trials". In 2012, Cruz was elected to the U.S. Senate, becoming the first Hispanic-American[2] to serve as a U.S. senator from Texas. Cruz, who had previously argued nine cases before the Supreme Court, agreed to Trump's request to argue the Paxton suit should it come before the Court, though it did not. [39] At Princeton, Cruz was a member of Colonial Club. [354], A co-sponsor of the resolution to commemorate the Armenian genocide, Cruz said that while Turkey is a NATO ally, "We should never be afraid to tell the truth, and alliances grounded in lies are themselves unsustainable. It was Cruz's tenth statewide win. ", "Editorial: Texan of the Year finalist Ted Cruz", "Ted Cruz - Net Worth - Personal Finances", "Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. 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Cruz accused Blizzard and Apple of censorship. [419] She previously worked in the White House for Condoleezza Rice and in New York as an investment banker. [44][48][55] His nine appearances before the Supreme Court are the most by any practicing lawyer in Texas or current member of Congress. [385], In March 2016, about seven months before the forthcoming presidential election, Cruz argued the Senate should not consider Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court on the grounds that "this should be a decision for the people. 238 of P.L. S. 5127: Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act, S. 5085: A bill to prohibit the government of the District of Columbia from using , S. 5053: A bill to provide for the meaningful participation of Taiwan in the International , S. 4845: Securing Our Schools Act of 2022, S. 4843: Taiwan Symbols of Sovereignty (SOS) Act of 2022, On the Nomination PN1522: Jerome H. Powell, of Maryland, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal , On the Nomination PN1057: R. Nicholas Burns, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to the People's Republic of China, S. 914 (117th): Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, On the Nomination PN79-10: Lisa O. Monaco, of the District of Columbia, to be Deputy Attorney General, On the Nomination PN54: Judith DelZoppo Pryor, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the , H.J.Res. Cruz won with 4.5 million votes (56.4%) to Sadler's 3.2 million (40.6%). [43] He was a primary editor of the Harvard Law Review, an executive editor of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy, and a founding editor of the Harvard Latino Law Review. P.L. He won 36 of the 42 delegates available in Wisconsin. Ted Cruz sponsored a committee amendment to add Sec. [76] Cruz unsuccessfully argued the judge's jurisdiction expired 30 days after the case was dismissed following an out-of-court settlement, but later won a second appeal using the same argument. [232] Also, at the same hour, he posted on his Twitter page: "I'm running for President and I hope to earn your support! "[374], In 2015, in the wake of severe flooding in Texas, Cruz supported federal aid funding; and in 2017, called for federal intervention as Hurricane Harvey approached the coast of Texas. Our work to hold Congress accountable only matters if elections are decided by counting votes. [159], Cruz has used harsh rhetoric against fellow Republican politicians, and his relationships with various Republican members of Congress have been strained. [291] On November 15, he met with President-elect Trump at Trump Tower in New York City. [3], Rafael Edward Cruz was born on December 22, 1970,[4][5] at Foothills Medical Centre[6][7] in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Eleanor Elizabeth (ne Darragh) Wilson and Rafael Cruz. ( All Actions ) Tracker: The attack resulted in the deaths of five people, including a police officer. [94] He was also endorsed by former Texas Congressman Ron Paul,[95] George P. Bush,[53] and former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania Rick Santorum. [73] In 2010, he abandoned a bid for state attorney general when incumbent Attorney General Greg Abbott, who hired Cruz as solicitor general, decided to run for reelection. [229] The event was attended by several potential presidential candidates. [127][128] He was a finalist for Time magazine's "Person of the Year" in 2013. We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. [378], Cruz opposes paths to citizenship for undocumented immigrants brought to the United States as children (so-called DREAMers). [287] The following day at the Texas Republican delegation breakfast, Cruz defended his choice to not endorse Trump: "I am not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my father. 26 Ted Cruz Tried to Pass Legislation to Keep Kids Safe At School And Dems Filibustered It Ted Cruz Tried to Pass Legislation to Keep Kids Safe At School And Dems Filibustered It May 26, 2022 Stacey Warner Twitter 0 This story proves that Democrats don't care about protecting children or anyone else. [10][19][20][21][22] Cruz has said that he is the son of "two mathematicians/computer programmers". [343], In June 2017, Cruz co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (s. 720), which would make it a federal crime for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the West Bank if protesting actions by the Israeli government. . 114-328 1) Commercial Balloon Pilot Safety Act Ted Cruz sponsored the Senate vehicle (S. 442), which was used for enactment. [69][70] In 2010 Texas Lawyer named him one of the 25 Greatest Texas Lawyers of the Past Quarter Century. [50] In 1998, Cruz was briefly one of the attorneys who represented Representative John Boehner during his litigation against Representative Jim McDermott over the alleged leak of an illegal recording of a phone conversation whose participants included Boehner. Sec. 115-63 113-66 [365], Cruz was one of six Republican senators to vote against expanding the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which would allow the U.S. Justice Department to review hate crimes related to COVID-19 and establish an online database. [261], On April 6, 2016, Cruz won the Wisconsin primary with 48.2% of the vote to Trump's 35.1%. Swalwell's general relationship with a suspected Chinese agent, Christine Fang, has been characterized as problematic, particularly given his high-profile role as a member of the House Intelligence Committee. Regardless of one's views on immigration reform and the Obama administration at large, this is dangerous rhetoric. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. [324] Proponents of the bill argued that it would provide steady funding to support research and restoration projects, funded primarily by dedicating 12.5% of revenues from offshore energy development, including oil, gas, and renewable energy, through offshore lease sales and production based royalty payments, distributed through a competitive grant program. Sec. [258] He placed second in Michigan, Mississippi, and Hawaii. [78][79] The settlements were sealed in both cases. 114-92 [171][172] Cruz has expressed pride in his reputation for having few allies, saying in June 2015 that he has been vilified for fighting "the Washington cartel". Why isn't that a bigger deal? Sec. On April 2 and 79, Cruz swept the Colorado congressional district and state conventions, taking all 34 delegates. 115-245) Ted Cruz sponsored S.Amdt.3809, which was adopted by UC on the Senate floor and incorporated as Sec. 8112 of H.Rept.115-952 (P.L. Cruz called the agreement "complete and utter surrender". 2805 to H.R. 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Ted Cruz Says". Ted Cruz sponsored committee amendment #117, which was adopted in the full committee markup by roll call vote. [206][207][208] Despite his attempts to downplay the incident, Cruz was widely condemned by pro-Trump Republicansespecially Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene[209]for his comments. [55][59], Cruz successfully defended the constitutionality of the Ten Commandments monument on the Texas State Capitol grounds before the Fifth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, winning 54 in Van Orden v. 5) FY 2019 NDAA: Stopping Chinese infiltration of American universities [44][43] He wrote a brief on behalf of all 50 states that argued that the plaintiff, a non-custodial parent, did not have standing to file suit on his daughter's behalf. 1852, which added Sec. After the hearings ended the podcast expanded its content to include other topics and interviews, including with Washington politicians such as U.S. [101][102], After Time magazine reported that Cruz might have violated ethics rules by failing to publicly disclose his financial relationship with Caribbean Equity Partners Investment Holdings during the 2012 campaign, he said his failure to disclose the connection was inadvertent. stated on May 26, 2022 in an interview with Fox News: In 2013, under a Democratic Senate, "a majority of the Senate voted in favor of" gun-related legislation sponsored by Republican Sens. [335][336], In 2013, Cruz said that the U.S. had no "dog in the fight" during the Syrian Civil War and that its armed forces should not serve as "al-Qaeda's air force". [194][195][196] The Houston Chronicle called for Cruz to resign. The measure would block semiconductor manufacturers funded by the bill from outsourcing their jobs and forbid them to dissuade their employees from forming unions. [244], On February 1, 2016, Cruz won the Iowa caucuses. [84] In the Republican primary, he ran against sitting Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. "[357], Beginning during his time as a Dublin, California, city councilman, Eric Swalwell was targeted by a Chinese woman believed to be a clandestine officer of China's Ministry of State Security. [97] Cruz won despite being outspent by Dewhurst, who held a statewide elected office,[98] $19 million to $7 million. In addition to eliminating the IRS as described above, he has promised to eliminate four other cabinet-level agencies: the Department of Energy, Department of Education, Department of Commerce, and Department of Housing and Urban Development. Cruz's name is on two more laws as a cosponsor. [12][41] Cruz graduated from Princeton in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude. [361][362][363][364], In 2022, Cruz sharply criticized the Chinese government for its detention of Houston resident Mark Swidan, who has been held for over ten years. 5302. [256][257], On March 8, 2016, Cruz won the Idaho primary with 45% of votedefeating Trump by 17% and earning his seventh statewide victory. This secured the majority of state delegates, giving Cruz his 12th state win. [162][163] In 2013, he called Republicans he considered insufficiently resistant to Obama's proposals a "surrender caucus". A man confronted Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) on an airplane flight on Thursday about the senator not supporting stricter gun legislation in the aftermath of the Uvalde school shooting that killed. Cruz criticized the People's Republic of China after it reportedly made a statement asking members of Congress not to meet with Tsai. Senate. It's fundamentally wrong. Congress. Miriam died in 2011. We hope that with your input we can make GovTrack more accessible to minority and disadvantaged communities who we may currently struggle to reach. Sec. Ted Cruz sponsored S.Amdt.3809, which was adopted by UC on the Senate floor and incorporated as Sec. [23] In 1974, Cruz's father left the family and moved to Texas. The chart below reports missed votes over time. As Texas solicitor general, Cruz argued before the U.S. Supreme Court nine times, winning five cases and losing four. Otherwise, try contacting your own senator: You are currently on the website GovTrack.us, which has no affiliation with Cruz and is not a government website. Murney, Micheal. If you are having a problem with a government agency, look for a contact link for casework to submit a request for help. [386], During Donald Trump's presidency, Cruz and fellow Texas Senator John Cornyn contributed to the appointment of multiple conservative judges to federal courts with jurisdiction over Texas. 114-328 Senator Cruz urges broad Republican focus on energy, Whip List: How senators will vote on Keystone XL pipeline, "Rand Paul and Ted Cruz Join Forces Against the Fed", Voter Views on USA Freedom Act Bode Well for Graham and Rubio, Not Cruz and Paul, Trump, Cruz to hold joint anti-Iran rally on Capitol Hill, Ted Cruz On Iran Nuclear Negotiations: 'This Deal Makes War a Certainty', "America and Syria: To bomb, or not to bomb? During the first year of Trump's presidency, Cruz sponsored legislation to repeal the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and was part of the group of 13 senators that drafted the unsuccessful 2017 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act replacement proposals of the AHCA. We love educating Americans about how their government works too! 115-232 [418] The couple met when Cruz was working on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign. [307] After Colorado legalized marijuana, he said, "If the citizens of Colorado decide they want to go down that road, that's their prerogative. 06-984). Im having a problem with a government agency, need legal help, want to schedule a meeting or White House tour, or have another question. Ted Cruz. In the aftermath of the deadliest school shooting in Texas history, U.S Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo), introduced legislation that will dedicate over $38 billion to make schools and their communities safer. 2404 of S.1405 (Senate FAA bill), and subsequently Sec. [315], Cruz is a proponent of school choice[316] and opposes the Common Core State Standards Initiative. 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