Tom Cotton
| Tom Cotton | |
|---|---|
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| Junior U.S. Senator from Arkansas From: January 3, 2015 – present | |
| Predecessor | Mark Pryor |
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) |
| U.S. Representative from Arkansas's 4th District From: January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015 | |
| Predecessor | Mike Ross |
| Successor | Bruce Westerman |
| Information | |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Cotton |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Service Years | 2005–2009 (active) 2010–2013 (reserve) |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 506th Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division 3rd Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War Afghan War |
| Awards | Bronze Star Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Ranger Tab |
Tom Cotton is the current junior senator from Arkansas. He is a strong conservative in contrast to his colleague John Boozman, who is Arkansas's senior senator.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Cotton formerly represented Arkansas in its 4th congressional district. He was first elected to this seat in 2012. A leader against Obamacare, Cotton has hinted that he might support withholding government funding until the Obamacare failure is repealed.
U.S. Senate
He defeated entrenched Democrat Mark Pryor for the U.S. Senate seat in 2014. He took an early lead against Pryor in polls back in August 2013.
Political positions
Cotton takes strongly conservative stances on immigration, supporting reduced legal immigration levels and stronger border security. He co-sponsored the RAISE Act. Cotton has also defended President Trump's tariffs on China.[1]
References
- ↑ Daugherty, Owen (May 13, 2019). GOP senator defends China tariffs: Sacrifice by Americans 'minimal' compared to soldiers. The Hill. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
External links
- Biography in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Official Senate website
