ARKANSAS (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Tom Cotton

  • Republican
  • 7 terms
  • Born 1977

Tom Cotton is a Republican Senator representing Arkansas (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 7 terms. Tom Cotton has a 33.3% community approval rating based on 36 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

33% approve

  • Total votes: 36
  • 90-day change: −6.7
  • Last 7 days: 3
  • Senate rank: 92/100

12 support · 24 oppose

36 votes from unique devices, one per person · 3 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Tom Cotton has served in Congress since 2013: in the House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015, and in the Senate since 2015. Congress.gov lists 581 bills and resolutions sponsored and 1,973 cosponsored by Tom Cotton.

Sponsored
581
Cosponsored
1,973

Terms in Congress

  • House · AR-4 — 2013–2015
  • Senate · AR — 2015–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Tom Cotton's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Tom Cotton currently holds a community approval rating of 33.3% for 2026, drawn from 36 visitor votes (12 support, 24 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Tom Cotton right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

To keep results fair, each visitor is limited to one vote per official or party through privacy-preserving browser fingerprinting, and you can change your vote at any time without creating an account.

How to read this rating

These numbers capture grassroots sentiment from people who visit USApprate — they are not scientific polls and are not a statistically representative sample of all Americans. Think of them as a real-time pulse of engaged citizens that complements professional polling. For survey-grade data, we recommend established organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, and our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How is Tom Cotton's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Tom Cotton's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Tom Cotton holds a 33.3% community approval rating based on 36 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Tom Cotton?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

How can I share my opinion on Senator Tom Cotton?

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