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

Tom Cotton

Republican · Senator, AR ·Since 2021-01-03
Score Components
48 MODERATE
Connection Density 20%
86 → 17
Donor Influence 15%
76 → 11
Silence Risk 25%
85 → 21
Contradiction Risk 25%
0 → 0
Intelligence Volume 15%
17 → 3
Constituency Deviation 0%
55 → 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.
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Marsha Blackburn alphabetical_proximity Both entities appear in the same section of the known entities list containing U.S. senators, indicating they are Senate colleagues.
John Boozman colleague Both John Boozman and Tom Cotton are U.S. Senators, but no documented direct interaction or joint action is specified in the provided facts.
Chuck Schumer colleague Cotton (R-AR) and Schumer served together in the Senate, notably differing on immigration and surveillance votes.
Marco Rubio alphabetical_proximity Both entities appear in the same alphabetical listing of U.S. senators, suggesting they serve together in the Senate.
Tommy Tuberville alphabetical_proximity Both entities appear in the same alphabetical section of known entities (U.S. senators), indicating they are colleagues in the Senate.
Senate Judiciary Committee committee_membership Senator Tom Cotton serves as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
John Cornyn colleague Both listed as U.S. Senators; John Cornyn and Tom Cotton are fellow Republican senators who have served together on multiple committees.
Tom Emmer alphabetical_proximity Both entities appear in the dataset's alphabetical listing of U.S. senators and representatives, suggesting they are both current or former members of…
Sheldon Whitehouse colleague Both serve as U.S. Senators, though from opposing parties; possible interactions on judiciary or defense committees.
Todd Young alphabetical_proximity Both entities appear in the same alphabetical listing of U.S. senators, suggesting they serve together in the Senate.
Lindsey Graham alphabetical_proximity Both entities appear in the same alphabetical section of known entities (U.S. senators), indicating they serve together in the Senate.
John Kennedy alphabetical_proximity Both entities appear in the same alphabetical listing of U.S. senators, suggesting they are colleagues in the Senate.
U.S. Senate member Tom Cotton represents Arkansas (AR) in the U.S. Senate.
Jobs Opportunity Now PAC donor $10,000 to Tom Cotton's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00896688/
Florida Leads donor $7,000 to Tom Cotton's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00896092/
Best At Bringing Entrepreneurial Results Never Imagined Or Envisioned PAC donor $10,000 to Tom Cotton's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00863373/
Pennsylvania Honor donor $5,000 to Tom Cotton's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00851998/
Send In The Seal PAC donor $10,000 to Tom Cotton's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00845099/
Building Up Democracy'S Dream donor $10,000 to Tom Cotton's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00834507/
American Excellence PAC donor $10,000 to Tom Cotton's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00832501/
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 joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Nay 2026-09-29 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices… 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
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide… 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
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… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Yea 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… Yea 2026-06-22 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 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 00:49:03 GMT (via scheduled run)
cryptocurrency & digital assets regulation
868d silent
Peter Thiel — interest area: cryptocurrency & digital assets regulation
colleagues' leadership pacs
Jobs Freedom And Security PAC, Nebraska Sandhills PAC, Big Sky Opportunity PAC, Badlands PAC, Oorah! Political Action Committee, Boots PAC, R Senate PAC, True North PAC, Together Holding Our Majority PAC, The Peter Norbeck Leadership PAC, Land Of Opportunity…
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Jobs Freedom And Security PAC, Nebraska Sandhills PAC, Big Sky Opportunity PAC, Badlands PAC, Oorah! Political Action Committee, Boots PAC, R Senate PAC, True North PAC, Together Holding Our Majority PAC, The Peter Norbeck Leadership PAC, Land Of Opportunity PAC, Florida Leads, Road To Freedom Campaign Committee, Common Sense Common Solutions PAC, Responsibility And Freedom Work PAC (Rfwpac), The Hawkeye PAC, Fund For America'S Future, Freedom Fund, Dirigo PAC, Heartland Values PAC, Making A Responsible Stand For Households In America (Marsha PAC), Arkansas For Leadership PAC (Arkpac), Denali Leadership PAC, Common Values PAC, Gridiron-PAC, Free State PAC, Continuing America'S Strength And Security PAC, Wild And Wonderful PAC, Leadership And Accountability Are National Keys PAC - Lank PAC, Dakota PAC, Lead Encourage Elect PAC, Tomorrow Is Meaningful PAC, In The Arena PAC, Conservatives Harvesting Success PAC, Let'S Get To Work PAC, Senate Eagle PAC, Steer PAC, PAC For America, Working For Ohio, Alabama First PAC, American Excellence PAC, Building Up Democracy'S Dream, Pennsylvania Honor, Best At Bringing Entrepreneurial Results Never Imagined Or Envisioned PAC, Jobs Opportunity Now PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other / unclassified
Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC, To Protect Our Heritage PAC, Louisianians For American Security Political Action Committee, Office Of The Commissioner Of Major League Baseball PAC, Voice Of Immigrants PAC, Send In The Seal PAC (amounts…
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Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC, To Protect Our Heritage PAC, Louisianians For American Security Political Action Committee, Office Of The Commissioner Of Major League Baseball PAC, Voice Of Immigrants PAC, Send In The Seal PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
law & lobbying firms
Honeywell International PAC, K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee, Bhfs-E, Pc PAC (Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Political Action Committee), American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $10,000…
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Honeywell International PAC, K&L Gates LLP Political Action Committee, Bhfs-E, Pc PAC (Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Political Action Committee), American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: law & lobbying firms
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Vulcan Materials Co. P. A. C. (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
crypto & fintech
H&R Block Inc. Political Action Committee (Blockpac) (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: crypto & fintech
telecom & media
Comcast Corporation & Nbcuniversal PAC - Federal, Fox Corporation Political Action Committee (Fox PAC) (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: telecom & media
party committees
Citizens United Political Victory Fund (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: party committees
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
Altria Group, Inc PAC Alcohol & tobacco $10,000 (2026)
Jobs Opportunity Now PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Florida Leads Colleagues' leadership PACs $7,000 (2026)
Best At Bringing Entrepreneurial Results Never Imagined Or Envisioned PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Pennsylvania Honor Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Send In The Seal PAC Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
Building Up Democracy'S Dream Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
American Excellence PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2024)
Alabama First PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Voice Of Immigrants PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2026)
Working For Ohio Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
PAC For America Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Healthcare Access and Rural Hospitals 82 35 65
Infrastructure and Rural Broadband 75 45 55
Social Security and Medicare Protection 85 50 50
Foreign Policy and National Security 65 70 30
Education and School Choice 72 75 25
Inflation, Cost of Living, and Energy Prices 90 80 20
Taxes and Fiscal Policy 80 85 15
Agricultural Policy and Farm Bill Support 95 85 15
Federal Judiciary and Judicial Confirmations 70 90 10
Military and Veterans Affairs 78 92 8
Gun Rights and Second Amendment 88 95 5
Border Security and Immigration Enforcement 85 98 2
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 10 elected officials hold documented connections.
$10.2BDonor 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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