John Cornyn
U.S. Senator
Republican, Texas
- Date of Birth: February 2, 1952
- Birthplace: Houston, Texas
- First Elected: 2002
Committee Assignments:
Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Finance, Senate Committee on the Budget, Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Campaign Fundraising
2005 - Present| Top 5 Organizations | PACs | Individuals | Total |
| Exxon Mobil | $10,000 | $55,300 | $65,300 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co | $9,998 | $47,850 | $57,848 |
| USAA | $10,000 | $41,100 | $51,100 |
| Bass Brothers Enterprises | $10,000 | $32,400 | $42,400 |
| Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp | $8,000 | $31,600 | $39,600 |
| Top 5 Industries | PACs | Individuals | Total |
| Oil & Gas | $4,000 | $168,175 | $172,175 |
| Retired | $0 | $141,600 | $141,600 |
| Republican/Conservative | $10,000 | $88,250 | $98,250 |
| Health Professionals | $30,000 | $61,750 | $91,750 |
| Lawyers & Law Firms | $7,000 | $78,500 | $85,500 |
John Cornyn in the News
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Kim: Should Congress, the White House Make a 'Mini' Debt Ceiling Deal?
July 05, 2011
As the national debt grows closer to its ceiling, there is some buzz about a short-term deal. -
Utah Tea Party Targets Orrin Hatch
June 27, 2011
Teams with national FreedomWorks hope to oust long-serving Orrin Hatch. - Watch: Sen. Cornyn: Taxing Just the Rich is an 'Illusion' Senator weighs in on taxes, the 2012 race, and foreign policy.
- Republicans Demand Buffett's Tax Returns Republicans demand Buffett's tax returns By Alicia M. Cohn, The Hill - 09/22/11 12:00 PM ET The GOP is making a concerted effort to pressure billionaire investment guru Warren Buffett to release his tax returns to the public. Republicans say…
- U.S. 'no' on Taiwan F-16 bid reveals China sway TAIPEI, Taiwan - A U.S. decision not to sell Taiwan new F-16 fighter jets is being seen by many U.S. allies in Asia as a sign of China's growing clout. The pre-eminent military power in East Asia for a half-century, the U.S. has explicitly and implicitly provided a security umbrella for countries from Singapore to Japan, helping to keep a peace that has fostered stunning economic growth. Although few of these allies believe the U.S. is lessening its commitment to the region, they…
