Senator John Cornyn

Senator John Cornyn


John Cornyn is running for re-election as the United States of America Senator for Texas and is a part of the Republican Party. He was born on February 2, 1952 in Houston, Texas, but grew up in San Antonio. John Cornyn has been married for 34 years and has two daughters. He attended Trinity University and St. Mary’s School of Law. He received a Masters in law from the University of Virginia Law. Senator Cornyn was named St. Mary’s Distinguished Law Graduate and the Trinity University Distinguished Alumnus.      

     

    He had worked as a district judge, a member of the Supreme Court and the Attorney General of Texas. In 2002, Senator Cornyn was elected into the senate for the first time. He made himself as the leader in the Senate for a spectrum of cases that had value to Texans during his first term. Senator Cornyn had a nationally known reputation of standing up for the conservative values. He is dedicated to making the borders secure, improving the immigration system. Cornyn and Henry Cuellar (the U.S. Representative from Texas) came up with the Helping Unaccompanied Minors and Alleviating National Emergency Act also known as the Humane  Act, which is a bill that will help children on the border.  Some other bills he has most currently sponsored include: S. 2773: A bill that would make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year for things like security on the border and is ending September 30, 2014, and the Wounded Warrior Tax Equity Act of 2014. He is also dedicated about reinforcing the national defence, making healthcare easier to access and affordable, making more educational and job opportunities available,  and improving the economy by cutting back on spending and making sure taxes stay low. The Senator is also a big supporter of Texas military personnel. According the article, “Following IG Report, Cornyn Calls On President To Direct FBI To Investigate VA,” John Cornyn urged the President to tell the FBI to look into the mistreatment of our veterans.

       He has been the Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference and the Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee during the 2010 and 2012. He has also received many awards and honors like the National Child Support Enforcement Association’s Children’s Champion Award. John Cornyn is on the Committee of Finance and Judiciary currently. He has also been the Senate Minority Whip since January 3, 2013 and a member of the Republican Senate leadership since about 2006. Senator Cornyn is also a part of various caucuses, for example, the Army Caucus, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control and Community College Caucus. John Cornyn won the Republican primary election with about 59% of the votes.