[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS
Legislative Integrity Monitor
Goblin House Intelligence
Congress → Officials → Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

Republican · Senator, TX ·Since 2025-01-03
Score Components
47 MODERATE
Connection Density 20%
92 → 18
Donor Influence 15%
87 → 13
Silence Risk 25%
69 → 17
Contradiction Risk 25%
0 → 0
Intelligence Volume 15%
4 → 1
Constituency Deviation 0%
15 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
Search scope note: No fec candidate & committees found for "Ted Cruz" in automated database search as of 2026-04-16. This reflects search coverage limits, not confirmed absence from public record.
inferential
Ted Cruz filed filing with the SEC on 2015-09-22. Accession number: N/A.
secondary · 2015-09-22 ✓ Verified
John Cornyn colleague Both listed as U.S. Senators from Texas; John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are fellow Republican senators representing the same state.
James Lankford colleague Both are listed as known entities in the database, suggesting they are both members of the U.S. Senate.
Alexander Nix political_campaign_work Alexander Nix took credit for Cruz's Iowa victory in a September 2016 speech, indicating Cambridge Analytica's work on the Cruz presidential campaign.
SCL Elections campaign_client Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign was an early client of Cambridge Analytica/SCL Elections, using their data analytics services.
Senate Judiciary Committee committee_membership Senator Ted Cruz serves as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Katie Britt Legislative co-sponsorship Britt co-sponsored the IVF Protection Act with Senator Ted Cruz in May 2024.
Ted Budd co-listed_entity Both 'Ted Budd' and 'Ted Cruz' appear in the database's known entities list, indicating both are recorded entities within the same system.
Sheldon Whitehouse colleague Both Sheldon Whitehouse and Ted Cruz are U.S. Senators; both listed as known entities in the same database context.
AggregateIQ Client / political campaign AggregateIQ developed the 'Cruz Crew' app for Ted Cruz's 2018 re-election campaign, providing digital engagement and data analytics tools.
John Cornyn political_colleague Ted Cruz and John Cornyn both represent Texas in the U.S. Senate.
Ted Budd political_colleague Ted Cruz and Ted Budd are both listed as U.S. Senators and political colleagues in various joint committees/funding contexts.
Keep the Promise II affiliated_pac Keep the Promise II is listed as a PAC supporting Ted Cruz.
Keep the Promise I affiliated_pac Keep the Promise I is listed as a PAC supporting Ted Cruz.
Jobs Freedom And Security PAC leadership_pac Jobs Freedom And Security PAC is identified as a PAC associated with Ted Cruz.
Fund For A Conservative Future leadership_pac The Fund For A Conservative Future is identified as a PAC associated with Ted Cruz.
Freedom Caucus affiliation Ted Cruz is documented as being associated with the Freedom Caucus within the database's known entities.
U.S. Senate member Ted Cruz currently represents Texas in the U.S. Senate, a position he has held since 2013.
American Political Action Committee donor $5,000 to Ted Cruz's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C99002396/
Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac) donor $10,000 to Ted Cruz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00889568/
Responsible Innovation PAC donor $7,000 to Ted Cruz's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00873356/
BillVoteDateAlignment
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to… Yea 2026-09-30 unknown
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on… Yea 2026-09-30 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices… Nay 2026-09-29 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-09-29 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-28 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Nay 2026-09-24 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-17 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
To provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian… Yea 2026-08-07 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-08-05 unknown
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from… Yea 2026-08-03 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Not Voting 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-28 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-07-23 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-07-16 unknown
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military… Yea 2026-07-14 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Nay 2026-06-24 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-06-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Nay 2026-06-23 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Not Voting 2026-06-22 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Nay 2026-06-18 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices… Nay 2026-06-17 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
No contradictions detected
Last silence detection: Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:50:43 GMT (via scheduled run)
other / unclassified
Center For Sportfishing Policy Center PAC, National Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (, Kristi PAC, Right Group, John Bolton PAC, American Waterways Operators-PAC, The Loose Group PAC, Bracepac, Citizens…
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Center For Sportfishing Policy Center PAC, National Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (, Kristi PAC, Right Group, John Bolton PAC, American Waterways Operators-PAC, The Loose Group PAC, Bracepac, Citizens Organized Political Action Committee, To Protect Our Heritage PAC, American Sportfishing Association Political Action Committee, Burger King Franchisee PAC, Office Of The Commissioner Of Major League Baseball PAC, National Air Carrier Association PAC, Us Cuba Democracy PAC, Barnes & Thornburg PAC, National Association For Gun Rights PAC, Nswa PAC- National Stripper Well Association PAC, Ultra Maga PAC, Tzedek PAC, Herschel 34 PAC, Send In The Seal PAC, Scitech PAC, Responsible Innovation PAC, American Political Action Committee, Acpac Aca International PAC, People For Enterprise Trade And Economic Growth, Star PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $7,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $7,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $6,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: other / unclassified
colleagues' leadership pacs
Lead Encourage Elect PAC, Tomorrow Is Meaningful PAC, Strategy PAC, Reclaim America PAC, Greater Tomorrow PAC, Ann PAC, Nebraska Sandhills PAC, Big Sky Opportunity PAC, Badlands PAC, Oorah! Political Action Committee, Jobs Opportunity And New Ideas PAC…
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Lead Encourage Elect PAC, Tomorrow Is Meaningful PAC, Strategy PAC, Reclaim America PAC, Greater Tomorrow PAC, Ann PAC, Nebraska Sandhills PAC, Big Sky Opportunity PAC, Badlands PAC, Oorah! Political Action Committee, Jobs Opportunity And New Ideas PAC, Boots PAC, E-PAC, True North PAC, The Peter Norbeck Leadership PAC, Buddy PAC, Land Of Opportunity PAC, Defend Our Conservative Senate PAC (Doc'S PAC), Defend Freedom PAC, Common Sense For America PAC, Leadership And Accountability Are National Keys PAC - Lank PAC, Bluegrass Committee, Republican Majority Fund, Dakota PAC, Responsibility And Freedom Work PAC (Rfwpac), The Hawkeye PAC, Dirigo PAC, Conservative Opportunity Leadership & Enterprise PAC - Colepac, Heartland Values PAC, Making A Responsible Stand For Households In America (Marsha PAC), Show Me Political Action Committee, Conservative And Republican Together Equals Results PAC, American Security PAC, Common Values PAC, Gridiron-PAC, Free State PAC, Eye Of The Tiger PAC, Help Elect Republicans Now, Senate Eagle PAC, Steer PAC, PAC For America, Southern States PAC, Hellfire PAC, Mvl PAC, Dreamakers PAC, Old Breed PAC, Winning For America PAC, American Excellence PAC, Highwater PAC, Building Up Democracy'S Dream, Americans For Legislating Excellence PAC, Nooga PAC, Let'S Get To Work PAC, Fighting For Missouri PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $7,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
party committees
Citizens United Political Victory Fund, National Rifle Association Of America Political Victory Fund (amounts: $10,000 (2024), $7,400 (2024)) — interest area: party committees
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Thales USA Inc. Political Action Committee (Thales USA PAC), Commercial Metals Company PAC (Cmc PAC), Bp North America Employees PAC, Johnson Controls Inc. Political Action Committee, Wsp USA Inc. PAC, Express Services Inc PAC, Peraton PAC, Serco Inc…
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Thales USA Inc. Political Action Committee (Thales USA PAC), Commercial Metals Company PAC (Cmc PAC), Bp North America Employees PAC, Johnson Controls Inc. Political Action Committee, Wsp USA Inc. PAC, Express Services Inc PAC, Peraton PAC, Serco Inc. Political Action Committee (Serco PAC), Enbridge (U.S.) Inc. PAC, Sunrun Inc Political Action Committee (Sunrun PAC), Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac) (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
other candidates' committees
Project West Political Action Committee, Airlines For America PAC, Huck PAC, Vitoria PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
ideological & single-issue
Senate Conservatives Fund (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
American Political Action Committee Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
Coupang, Inc. Company PAC (Coupac) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $10,000 (2026)
Responsible Innovation PAC Other / unclassified $7,000 (2026)
Scitech PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2026)
Send In The Seal PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
Building Up Democracy'S Dream Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Highwater PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
American Excellence PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2024)
Thales USA Inc. Political Action Committee (Thales USA PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)
Winning For America PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Old Breed PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Dreamakers PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Farmer PAC Agriculture & food $5,000 (2024)
Mvl PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Hellfire PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Infrastructure and Disaster Relief 76 68 32
Healthcare and ACA 80 72 28
Federal Spending and National Debt 86 78 22
Foreign Policy and National Security 74 82 18
Education and School Choice 78 85 15
Economy, Inflation, and Cost of Living 91 85 15
Abortion and Social Issues 84 88 12
Consumer Financial Protection and Banking 70 88 12
Energy Policy and Oil/Gas Industry 93 90 10
Border Security and Immigration 95 92 8
Judiciary and Judicial Nominations 82 94 6
Gun Rights and Second Amendment 88 96 4
No platform commitments archived
No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]
Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 7 elected officials hold documented connections.
$12.8BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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