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Senator John Cornyn
Republican • Texas • 3rd Term • Sworn In 2002
- 20 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 49 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 15 of 100)
- 198 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 30 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 32 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. Mitch McConnell
- Sen. Joe Manchin
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Bernard Sanders
- Votes with party 94%
- Abstains: 1%
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Cornyn calls for extension of tax cuts
WASHINGTON, June 2 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said President Obama and Congress must act or Americans will face what some have called "Taxmaggedon" in January. That's when tax cuts dating to the administration of George W.
Obama Tells Congress To Act On Economy, Cornyn Says Democrats Promote “Gimmicks”
Unemployment increased to 8.2 percent. For the Republicans, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Democrats are promoting "gimmicks" and unless Congress and Mr. Obama act, Americans will deal with a tax increase of nearly $500 billion.
GOP warns against Obama 'Taxmageddon'
In the GOP's weekly radio address, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Tex., said Republicans want to extend all of the current tax rates, including the big-ticket ones signed by President George W. Bush. "Unless Congress and the President act, January will bring us the .
Obama says Congress needs to act on jobs
...the May jobs report, which showed the nation added only 69,000 jobs. Unemployment increased to 8.2 percent. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says Democrats are promoting "gimmicks" and unless Congress and Obama act, Americans will deal with a tax in
President, GOP Accuse Each Other Of Playing Politics
...to work" and stop playing politics with taxes during his weekly address Saturday. No, that's what your party is doing, Sen. John Cornyn said, speaking for the GOP The Texas Republican said uncertainty over federal tax cuts -- which would expire at the e
Cornyn: Obama needs to show leadership on extending tax rates
...President Obama and Democrats are relying on "gimmicks" and "political show votes" instead of tackling serious tax issues, Sen. John Cornyn (Texas) said in the weekly Republican address. "Make no mistake: every single working American will see his or he
Obama to Congress: Act now on bills to aid economy
...the latest jobs report showing only 69,000 jobs were added in May. Unemployment increased to 8.2 percent. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says Democrats are promoting "gimmicks" and unless Congress and Obama act, Americans will deal with a tax incr
Obama to Congress: Act now on bills to aid economy
...follow the latest jobs report showing only 69,000 jobs were added in May. Unemployment increased to 8.2 percent. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says Democrats are promoting "gimmicks" and unless Congress and Obama act, Americans will deal with a t
Cruz, Dewhurst face off in July 31 GOP Senate runoff
...under President Bill Clinton, held the Senate seat for 22 years. A decade ago, voters elected former Texas Attorney General John Cornyn to the state's other Senate seat. Cornyn replaced Phil Gramm, who was senator from 1985 to 2002. Gramm's predecessor,
Sen. Cornyn Delivers GOP Weekly Address: Obama Showing An "Unwillingness To Lead"
...Sen. John Cornyn slams President Obama on the economy in the GOP weekly address. "As the 2012 election campaign heats up, rather than hope and change, President Obama has opted for fear and envy, and the Democratic Senate Majority Leader Reid is schedul
Obama says Congress needs to act on jobs
...Obama says Congress could pass bills to help states prevent more layoffs, put construction workers on the job and help small business owners hire workers. Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says Democrats are promoting "gimmicks" and unless Congress..
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) Delivers Weekly GOP Address On Jobs And Tax Reform
...Senator John Cornyn delivers the Weekly Republican Address on the need to prevent the largest tax increase in American history, saying, “The bipartisan consensus is simple: We should lower the rates and broaden the base… but we won’t get real tax
Proposed Bill Could Give City Control of International Bridges
Senator John Cornyn announced details of the bill called the Border Trade Enhancement Act during a press conference in the Rio Grande Valley. If passed by congress, the bill will allow public and private partnerships to make improvements and boost staff at
The GOP and Taxes
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) makes an important if obvious point: Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) suggested Romney’s stance on revenues could shift if he’s elected and deficit talks pick up steam. “There is such a thing as a negotiating [tactic ...
Cornyn: If feds can’t fund bridge improvements, let cities help
...Grande Valley’s border crossings, local cities should have the ability to pay for the improvements themselves, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Thursday. Flanked by local mayors and border boosters at the Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, Corn
Round Rock's rockin' economic boom
...of round rock where job and economic growth is thriving. At a luncheon held by the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn praised their thriving economy, that specifically looks at ways to attract companies to town. “This is undoubtedly
Cornyn: If feds can't fund bridge upgrades, let cities help
HIDALGO — If the federal government can’t fund critical improvements at the Rio Grande Valley’s border crossings, local cities should have the ability to pay for the improvements themselves, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, said Thursday. Flanked by .
Texas State Sen. Wendy Davis reminds law enforcement agencies to report rape kit backlog
...since 1996. At the Wednesday press conference, Davis also spoke in support of a bill introduced on Thursday by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, called the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry Act, which would commit more federal money to states to reduce rap
Bill aims to reduce rape kit backlog
A new piece of legislation sponsored by Texas Senator John Cornyn is designed to infuse police departments around the country with more federal money to help reduce the staggering number of untested rape kits. Cornyn said there are an estimated 400,000 ...
Bill aims to reduce rape kit backlog
A new piece of legislation sponsored by Texas Senator John Cornyn is designed to infuse police departments around the country with more federal money to help reduce the staggering number of untested rape kits. Cornyn said there are an estimated ...
Bipartisanship: Republicans and Democrats Alike Ignore Obama's 'To Do List'
“The fact of life is none of us work for the president,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. “What you see is the Senate’s legislative agenda being driven by the Senate, not by ...
55,000 Green Cards for foreign tech graduates
US senator John Cornyn, a senior republican who sits on a panel that oversees immigration, has introduced legislation that would reserve 55,000 permanent resident visas for overseas students graduating from specific US-based courses. These include science
Bipartisanship: Republicans and Democrats Alike Ignore Obama's 'To Do List'
...and no longer a participant in helping to set the agenda. “The fact of life is none of us work for the president,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. “What you see is the Senate’s legis
Rape kit backlog in Houston gets federal attention
...Mayor Annise Parker will be joined by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn Wednesday afternoon to discuss federal legislation that could help eliminate thousands of untested rape kits at law enforcement agencies across the country. During a press conference at City Ha
Davis to Law Enforcement: Report Rape Kit Backlog
...cases since 1996. At the Wednesday press conference, Davis also spoke in support of a bill introduced on Thursday by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, called the Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Registry Act, which would commit more federal money to states to redu
Carl Leubsdorf: Kicking the ‘fiscal cliff’ debate past Election Day
...for all and prevent planned defense spending cuts has short-term economic and political appeal. Among other things, Texas Sen. John Cornyn said last week, it would save 91,000 jobs in Texas.But Cornyn conceded in talking to reporters that the chances of
Austin's tech community lines up behind Cornyn visa plan
Austin's high-tech business community has lined up behind a bill, introduced this month by Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, that would make it easier for foreign graduates of some top American science and technology schools to remain in the country long term.
Obama’s ‘To-Do’ List Finds Few Takers
It would also extend a current credit for business expensing of equipment. “The fact of life is none of us work for the president,” said Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee. “What you see is the ..
Sen. Toomey Praises Senate Preservation Of 911th And 171st Wings
Sen. Toomey has worked with his Senate colleagues, including Senate Armed Services members Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and David Vitter (R-La.) to resolve the future of the 911th and 171st. He also met with the Military ...
Local tech crowd supports Cornyn visa plan
Many in Austin's high-tech community are lending support to Sen. John Cornyn's proposal that would make it easier for foreign graduates of top science and technology schools in the United States to stay long term in the country. The Securing the ...
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