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| − | He defeated entrenched [[Democrat]] [[Mark Pryor]] for the [[U.S. Senate]] seat in 2014. | + | ===2014 election=== |
| + | 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. | ||
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| + | ===Tenure=== | ||
| + | In June 2020, Cotton spearheaded a resolution to condemn the far-left agenda of attempting to [[defund the police]].<ref>Two references: | ||
| + | *[https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/501988-gop-senators-introduce-resolution-opposing-defund-the-police GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police] | ||
| + | *[https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ted-cruz-and-tom-cotton-introduce-resolution-condemning-defund-the-police-movement Ted Cruz and Tom Cotton introduce resolution condemning 'defund the police' movement]</ref> | ||
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| + | Sen. Cotton introduced a bill in mid-June 2020 that would offer cash benefits to exemplary [[police officer]]s.<ref>Two references: | ||
| + | *[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/06/16/exclusive-tom-cotton-introduces-bill-to-provide-cash-rewards-to-good-cops/ Exclusive: Tom Cotton Introduces Bill to Provide Cash Rewards to Good Cops] | ||
| + | *[https://www.foxnews.com/politics/tom-cotton-introduces-bill-to-create-fund-to-give-cash-rewards-to-good-cops Sen. Tom Cotton introduces bill to give cash rewards to good cops]</ref> | ||
==Political positions== | ==Political positions== | ||
Revision as of 00:40, June 17, 2020
| 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 Congressional 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.
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
2014 election
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.
Tenure
In June 2020, Cotton spearheaded a resolution to condemn the far-left agenda of attempting to defund the police.[1]
Sen. Cotton introduced a bill in mid-June 2020 that would offer cash benefits to exemplary police officers.[2]
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.[3]
References
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Two 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