Senator John Cornyn, a U.S. senator from Texas and ranking member on several Senate subcommittees, used his social media platform on March 31, 2026, to comment on congressional funding issues and election security.
In a post published at 00:39 UTC, Cornyn stated: “Democrats have decided that playing politics is more important than keeping our nation safe by their outright refusal to fully-fund DHS and ensure our elections are secure by passing the SAVE Act. If bringing the Senate back into session is the only way to get the full DHS budget”.
Later that day, at 11:11 UTC, he posted another message: “Not my words… . https://t.co/enVCNYIQVT”.
At 13:35 UTC on March 31, Cornyn added: “They are hoping… . https://t.co/x91Kf31q3b”.
Senator Cornyn serves on key committees including the Senate Finance Committee, Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. He has emphasized national security and legislative effectiveness in these roles (official website). As a former Texas attorney general and judge with experience as a district judge and Texas Supreme Court justice, Cornyn has built his career around public service for Texas priorities (official website). His office also assists Texans with federal agency matters such as veterans benefits and Social Security claims (official website).
