Question 1

Who is Tom Cotton?

Accepted Answer

Tom Cotton is a Republican Senator from Arkansas, now in year 13 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Tom Cotton’s voting record?

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Sen. Tom Cotton has cast 662 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Sen. Cotton voted yea 75% and nay 24% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Tom Cotton sponsored?

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Sen. Tom Cotton has sponsored 549 bills and cosponsored 1,909 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Unknown, International Affairs, Crime and Law Enforcement, and Armed Forces and National Security. Most recently, Sen. Cotton introduced S 3839 in February 2026: "Ratepayer Affordability and Transparency in Energy Act of 2026"

Question 4

What state does Tom Cotton represent?

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Sen. Tom Cotton represents the entire state of Arkansas in the U.S. Senate. With a median household income of $60,773, the state heavily Republican (R+36). The median age is 38.5. Median rent runs $947/month. Unemployment sits at 4.9%.

Question 5

What committees does Tom Cotton serve on?

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Sen. Tom Cotton serves on Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Joint Economic Committee, Senate Committee on Armed Services, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Sen. Cotton holds leadership positions as Chairman of Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Across these committees, Sen. Cotton sits on 6 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Tom Cotton?

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Sen. Tom Cotton's Washington office is at 326 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510. Call (202) 224-2353. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Sen. Cotton's office.

Question 7

Is Tom Cotton a republican?

Accepted Answer

Tom Cotton is a member of the Republican Party, representing Arkansas in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Cotton has cast 662 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 75% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Tom Cotton go to school?

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Tom Cotton's education includes: J.D. from Harvard University (2002); B.A., Magna cum laude from Harvard University, Cambridge, MA (1999).

Question 9

What are the demographics of Arkansas?

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Arkansas is 9% Hispanic, 69.1% White, 14.7% Black, 1.6% Asian. The median age is 38.5. Median household income is $60,773. The poverty rate is 11.5%. Unemployment is 4.9%. Median rent is $947/month. Median home value is $188,000. 9% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Tom Cotton do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 election, the result was 31.94% Democratic and 68.06% Republican. 1,144,800 total votes were cast. The Republican candidate won by 36.12 points.

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