Senator John Cornyn
Republican • Texas • 3rd Term • Sworn In 2002
- 9 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 69 of 100) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 16 of 100)
- 83 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 66 of 100) 1 Made Into Law (Ranks 64 of 100)
- Most often votes with:
- Sen. John Thune
- Sen. Ben Nelson
- Least often votes with:
- Sen. Susan Collins
- Sen. Richard Durbin
- Votes with party 94%
- Abstains: 1%
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10.2% jobless rate signals slow rally
...president's policies. "They pledged unemployment wouldn't rise above 8 percent if their ... stimulus package passed," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. "Now Democrats are attempting to push through a job-killing health care bill that will spend another tr
Sen. Cornyn: Don't jump to conclusions over Fort Hood shootings
...tragedy. CNN Before making judgments about the shootings at Fort Hood, a thorough investigation needs to take place, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said Thursday. "It is imperative that we take the time to gather all the facts, as it would be irresponsible
Senate signs off on Obama NASA spending
...in favor of the spending bill and won a seat on the team of Senate negotiators that will work out differences with the House. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, chairman of the GOP campaign committee working to win control of the Senate in 2010 and an increasi
Obama, Perry, lawmakers call for prayer
...lowered to half-staff until Sunday, and encouraged individuals, businesses, and local governments to do the same. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, called Ford Hood “one of our nation's finest and largest military installations, and a place that has long bee
Editorial: National parks commission on target with goals
...make parks a place of lifelong learning and step up to the plate with money. This is a place where Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn, who sits on the powerful Senate Finance Committee, should show leadership. These are not Republican or Democratic ideas, but
Sen. Cornyn: Don't jump to conclusions over Fort Hood shootings
...- Before making judgments about the shootings at Fort Hood, a thorough investigation needs to take place, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas said Thursday. "It is imperative that we take the time to gather all the facts, as it would be irresponsible to be the so
Sen. Cornyn: Don't jump to conclusions over Fort Hood shootings
...John Cornyn, R-Texas, said we must gather facts and determine how to prevent a similar tragedy. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says investigation needs to take placePresident Obama asks Americans to keep soldiers at Fort Hood in their prayersTwo Muslim organ
CNN - H1N1 Vaccine Arrives For Troops In War Zones
...said Sen. David Vitter, R-Louisiana, in a written statement. Vitter, along with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, and Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, introduced the resolution. "I can't speak to the protocols that will take place, stateside, in terms of ho
GOP's moderates, conservatives at odds
...conservative pressures, particularly in Senate races in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky and New Hampshire. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, cautioned that hotly contested primaries could le
Obama: No election watching for him - The Oval: Tracking the Obama presidency
...as the political world moves forward. "Independent-minded voters in purple and blue states sent a clear message today," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who chairs the GOP's Senate campaign committee. "(They) voted for reining in government spending, res
Shift a red flag for party
...when it comes to the role of government. There are questions about the role of government, especially in health care." Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, chairman of his party's Senate campaign committee, said sentiment helped drive independents to the Republic
Senate committee should approve Free Flow of Information Act
...again on the Senate Judiciary Committee agenda for today, but whether the committee will vote on it is far from certain. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is a member of the committee, and we urge him to vote for the bill. The legislation that would allow
'Death panels' myth refuses to die
...debunked charge of bureaucratic "death panels" was back, polluting the debate. For example, when Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn was asked on Fox News' "Fox and Friends" the next morning whether the House bill has any changes "with regard to the death
Scare tactics backfire
...famously debunked charge of bureaucratic “death panels” was back, polluting the debate. For example, when Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn was asked on Fox News’ “Fox and Friends” the next morning whether the House bill has any changes “wit
Senate Picture Clouded by Primaries, Uncertainties
...W. Bush. We have an embarrassment of riches here in terms of good candidates stepping forward to run, NRSC Chairman John Cornyn (Texas) said last week. Its an indicator that people sense an opportunity and the public fears what they see coming out of Wa
From: Mouth of the Potomac
...been identified that will eventually reduce the increased American footprint in Afghanistan. Republicans complain that, as Sen. John Cornyn of Texas put it last month, Obama’s “deliberation begins to look more like indecisiveness, which then becomes
"This Week" Roundtable On Obama One Year Later
...Secretary Tim Geithner assesses the progress of the United States' economic recovery. White House: While there is nothing to celebrate until job numbers turn around, Sen. John Cornyn on rationing health care and his criticisms of the health...
Video: Axelrod Reacts To Right's Slams On Obama
...spoke with White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel about the administration's efforts on health care and Afghanistan. Plus; Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) weighs in. Katie Couric speaks with the controversial Glenn Beck, who has gained a strong following fr
Video: Sen. Lieberman On Public Option
...spoke with White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel about the administration's efforts on health care and Afghanistan. Plus; Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) weighs in. Katie Couric speaks with the controversial Glenn Beck, who has gained a strong following fr
19,572 jobs in Texas credited to stimulus
...in a recession that began in December 2007, spiking unemployment to 9.8 percent nationwide and 8 percent in Texas. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, spoke for most Republicans by saying that the administration “claims simply do not match up with reality,”
Boehner Delivers Weekly GOP Address On Health Care
...a massive burden on the American people. White House: While there is nothing to celebrate until job numbers turn around, Sen. John Cornyn on rationing health care and his criticisms of the health The CBS "Evening News" aired a report Thursday night on t
'Death panels' myth just won't die
...famously debunked charge of bureaucratic "death panels" was back, polluting the debate. For example, when Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn was asked on Fox News' "Fox & Friends" the next morning whether the House bill has any changes "with regard to t
Obama Signs Ryan White Act
...and immigration by HIV-positive individuals. He also signed the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009. Sen. John Cornyn on rationing health care and his criticisms of the health The CBS "Evening News" aired a report Thursday night on the j
Lawmakers Try To Weed Out Fraud And Waste
...the cost as high as 10% of the nation's total health-care spending, which exceeds $2 trillion." The Journal also adds, "Sen. John Cornyn (R., Texas) said government officials still need to figure out why Medicare and Medicaid have a higher rate of frau
Lieberman Says He Will Back Some Republicans In 2010
...them as I see them," Lieberman said in an ABC News "Subway Series" interview aboard the U.S. Capitol Subway System. Sen. John Cornyn on rationing health care and his criticisms of the health Economic Advisor to the V.P. Jeff Bernstein spoke with Harry S
To Make The Truth Known: It Is Time To Fire Congress
...bill. Why not vote NO on it and then take the time to revise the bill as needed for passage? I am shocked to see Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, my senator, vote yes on this thing. This was the straw for me that broke it for me and I am about ready to vote
Doctors lobby faces turmoil
...the doctors' leverage. "I can't think of a more ineffective organization when it comes to dealing with Congress," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who has tangled with the group in the past. "The lesson I've learned ... is if you agree to fix their comp
American Medical Association Struggles To Find Role In Health Reform
... "I can't think of a more ineffective organization when it comes to dealing with Congress," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas. "The AMA is not as strong as they think they are -- that's the bottom line," said Bob Feldtman, a cardiovascular surgeon in Dal
Battle against H1N1 starts today: City to begin with 13,000 vaccine doses at 4 clinics
...the vaccine to active-duty soldiers, nor Immunize El Paso, a major vaccine provider, has received any supply. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, complained to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about what he said are unacceptable delays
THE INFLUENCE GAME: Doctors' lobby in tricky spot
...health bill intensify. "I can't think of a more ineffective organization when it comes to dealing with Congress," said Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who has tangled with the group in the past. "The lesson I've learned ... is if you agree to fix their compe
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