Senator John Cornyn

Republican  •  Texas  •  3rd Term  •  Sworn In 2002
Current Term 2009 - 2014 View All
  • Votes with party 94%
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10/27/09
Reid: We Are Short Of 60 Votes For The Public Option, Though We Don’t Want To Admit It

...it’s to show the Democratic base that, ‘Yeah, we tried it and it didn’t work so now we’re going to go with plan B,’” said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. The analysis seems right to me. And if it is indeed correct, it means that the Democratic ba

10/26/09
Editorial: Region needs US attorney

Reality appears be setting in on Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas - and the cause of justice in West Texas will benefit greatly. Cornyn and fellow Republican Sen. ...

Source: Amarillo.com
10/26/09
It's a shame adults can't have fun without alcohol

Regretfully, our senator from Texas, John Cornyn, was one of the 30 who voted against this amendment. Sen. Hutchinson voted for it. Cornyn put the interests ...

Source: Herald Zeitung
10/26/09
Getting crowded in there

State Democrats note that Ayotte received approximately $100000 in contributions from "the PACs of DC Republicans" - including Rick Santorum, John Cornyn, ...

Source: Concord Monitor
10/26/09
Republicans Concerned CBO Scoring Is Partisan?

...scored. The question is even more relevant now, as Americans see the CBO release score after score on health care. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who sits on the Senate Finance Committee, told HUMAN EVENTS he thinks the CBO has been fairly courageous in i

10/26/09
The Health Care Bill and Bringing Down Health-Care Costs

...in Texas has skyrocketed, while costs have plummeted.   To reduce costs for both physicians and patients, Texas Senator John Cornyn and I have introduced legislation that would achieve medical liability reform by combining what has worked best in Texas

10/26/09
Reid: Health care bill to include public option

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, appears on "Meet the Press'" Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, ...

Source: Carlisle Sentinel
10/26/09
Abilene 2nd to Lubbock in Neugebauer donations

Abilene does not even make the top 10 in metropolitan areas giving to the state's two powerful Republican senators, Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn. ...

Source: ReporterNews.com
10/26/09
RE: John Cornyn

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) offered the same meme on the senate floor and also talked about the bill being crafted behind closed doors, a process President ...

Source: TPMDC (blog)
10/26/09
Enemies of the State

D.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), and from Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) to end the TARP program. Liberal Democrats lost the first battle over Obamacare last ...

Source: Human Events (blog)
10/25/09
Schumer: Reining in corporate pay in 'non-vindictive' way is essential

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Sunday said that it is difficult to interpret the moves as anything other than “punishment,” and that they lead to a “growing ...

Source: The Hill
10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

That would still make the legislation very partisan, noted Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., "has recognized he has a ...

Source: MarketWatch
10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

On Afghanistan Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said a combat troop surge alone will not win the war. Cornyn said "we need a change in strategy," to the ...

Source: Washington Post
10/25/09
Dems push for benefits to kick in by 2010

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said the strategy was a transparent attempt to paper over the less ...

Source: Politico
10/25/09
AP sources: Health bill may cut employer mandate

...By DAVID ESPO AP Special Correspondent William B. Plowman In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, left, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right appear on "Meet the Press'" Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at

10/25/09
Senator: Public option is close to gaining votes

...something amiss? Let us know at sosdnews@uniontrib.com In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, left, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right appear on "Meet the Press'" Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, at the NBC s

10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

That would still make the legislation very partisan, noted Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., "has recognized he has a ...

Source: MarketWatch
10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

Appearing on Meet The Press, Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) claimed that the expected Republican victory in the Virginia gubernatorial race should be seen as a ...

Source: TPMDC (blog)
10/25/09
Donors stuffing Ayotte's coffers, but that's it

... apiece were those run by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.; Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee Chairman John Cornyn, R-Texas; and Sen. ...

Source: Nashua Telegraph
10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

AP In this photograph provided by "Meet the Press," Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, left, and Sen. Charles. ...

Source: ABC News
10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

On Afghanistan Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said a combat troop surge alone will not win the war. Cornyn said "we need a change in strategy," to the ...

Source: Washington Post
10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

On Afghanistan Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said a combat troop surge alone will not win the war. Cornyn said "we need a change in strategy," to the ...

Source: Washington Post
10/25/09
Senate Demos have votes for public health plan: Schumer

That would still make the legislation very partisan, noted Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., "has recognized he has a ...

Source: MarketWatch
10/25/09
TALK SHOWS

...WUSA), 10:30 a.m.: Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Russell Feingold (D-Wis.). MEET THE PRESS (NBC, WRC), 10:30 a.m.: Sens. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) and Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.). WASHINGTON WATCH (TV One), 11:30 a.m.: Sen. Roland W. Burris (D-Ill.); Rep.

10/25/09
CQ Transcript: Sens. Schumer, Cornyn on NBC's 'Meet the Press'

Joining us now, Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas and Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. Welcome, both of you, back to “Meet the Press. ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
10/25/09
Video: Dodgers fan Gregory applauds Phillies

...made his case to Congress. What's next? We have an exclusive debate: Assistant Majority Leader Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL); Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX); Fmr. DNC Chairman Dr. Howard Dean; and Fmr. House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-GA). Plus, insights and analysis

Source: MSNBC
10/25/09
RE: John Cornyn

John Cornyn: Even Democrats acknowledge that the National Republican Senatorial Committee chairman has done a bang-up job in 2010 recruiting. ...

Source: Washington Post
10/25/09
Schumer: Success In Iraq A "50/50" Proposal (VIDEO)

... GREGORY: Have we won in Iraq? WATCH: Referencing the attack, David Gregory asked Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and John Cornyn (R-TX) if the US had "won in Iraq." SEN. CORNYN: I think we've certainly made great progress. You know, I wouldn't declare

10/25/09
Guests on Sunday's TV news shows

...for government affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce; Mike Tuffin of America’s Health Insurance Plans. • NBC’s “Meet the Press,” 9 a.m. in Kansas City, 8 a.m. in Topeka — Guests: Sen. John Cornyn, Texas Republican; Sen. Chuck Schumer, New

10/24/09
RE: John Cornyn

... with the administration's policies and this is an example of that," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, vice chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. ...

Source: Washington Examiner

Official website: http://cornyn.senate.gov/public/
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517 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2934
Fax: 202-228-2856

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