Ted Cruz
Sen · Republican · TX
Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Ted Cruz's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Ted Cruz vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Ted Cruz broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Ted Cruz's voting record?
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) earned a 86% ILA score for 2025, clearing the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles. Ted Cruz was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, an award given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard. Across 4 years rated, Ted Cruz's lifetime ILA score averages 85%. Ted Cruz serves Texas in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Ted Cruz with limited-government principles?
Ted Cruz earned a 86% ILA score in 2025 and was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA. Ted Cruz cleared the 80% benchmark for alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Ted Cruz's ILA score?
Ted Cruz has a 86% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Ted Cruz's lifetime average is 85%.
Has Ted Cruz received recognition from ILA?
Ted Cruz was named a Defender of Limited Government by ILA for 2025, given to lawmakers scoring 80–89% on the ILA scorecard.