John Cornyn

Rule Changes

Opposes the Big Bend barrier project; wrote a column against it published November 9, 2026.

The Supreme Court let the Trump administration resume border-barrier construction across the Big Bend region on November 9, staying a district judge's injunction while the lawsuit continues. The unsigned opinion said the government was "exceedingly likely to prevail" because the lower court probably had no power to hear the case.

Updated Yesterday

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Reverses filibuster stance to support rule changes for SAVE Act

Since 1993, Americans have registered to vote by attesting to their citizenship under penalty of perjury, with no proof required. The House passed the SAVE America Act 218-213 on February 11, 2026, mandating in-person documentary proof (a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization papers) for federal election registration.

Updated May 27