Cory Booker
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Cory Anthony Booker is an American politician and lawyer serving as a United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Booker is the first African-American U.S. senator from New Jersey. He was the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, and served on the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward from 1998 to 2002. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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U.S. Senate - NJ
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Ratings & Endorsements
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- PartialCory Booker is a candidate for U.S. Senate - NJprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Nay on An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
- VerifiedRaised $32,267,998.46 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers After Hegseth’s DoD Denies Promotions to Qualified Military Officers
- VerifiedPublic statement: Booker, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Invest America Host New Jersey Community Launch Event for Children’s Investment Accounts
- VerifiedPublic statement: Booker, Senate Judiciary Democrats Demand Todd Blanche Answer Dozens of Oversight Requests Ignored by DOJ
- VerifiedPublic statement: Is the Iran war over?
- VerifiedPublic statement: See All Press Releases
- VerifiedNews coverage: Senator Booker Reflects on the Life and Legacy of his Friend, Colleague and Opponent Lindsey Graham - US Senator Cory Booker (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Booker calls on Platner to end Senate bid - New Jersey Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cory Booker opposes reforming the insane cash grab in college sports – despite the fact it’s ravaging this top school in New Jersey - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Is the Iran war over? - US Senator Cory Booker (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East - NBC News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Steve Adubato Talks with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker About Redistricting and America at a Crossroads - Insider NJ
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sen. Cory Booker Appears In Montgomery Co. At Event - Patch
- VerifiedNews coverage: Justin Murphy wins New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary. He’ll face Cory Booker in November - WHYY
- VerifiedNews coverage: Booker to face off against Justin Murphy in New Jersey Senate race - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Justin Murphy’s Chances of Upsetting Cory Booker In New Jersey Senate Race - Newsweek
- VerifiedNews coverage: Justin Murphy wins GOP nod to take on Sen. Cory Booker - New Jersey Monitor
- VerifiedNews coverage: New Jersey Senate Primary Results 2026: Booker - MS NOW
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cory Booker 2026 Senate Race Funding - Legis1
- VerifiedNews coverage: Senator Cory Booker on His Visit to Delaney Hall and Trump's Chaos and Cruelty - US Senator Cory Booker (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Senator Cory Booker on His Visit to Delaney Hall and Trump's Chaos and Cruelty - US Senator Cory Booker (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: NJ Sen. Cory Booker raises alarm on Delaney Hall, talks Iran, taxing the rich, and a new New Deal in extended interview - ABC7 New York
- VerifiedNews coverage: In U.S. Senate debate, Republicans make the case for how they’d beat Booker - New Jersey Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: Column: Cory Booker should be ashamed of himself - Los Angeles Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Cory Booker: "We, the people, are the heroes this country needs" - CBS News
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Bills & Legislative Work
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Voting Record Feed
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-23
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PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-23
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S.J.Res. 180National Security
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senate · 2026-07-23
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PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN851-8Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-21
NaySource
PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-20
NaySource
S.J.Res. 198Healthcare
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Senate · 2026-07-16
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PN851-8
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers After Hegseth’s DoD Denies Promotions to Qualified Military Officers
2026-07-06
Official Senate.gov press release
v> Press Releases July 06, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and a group of Senate colleagues sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers following reports that several military officers had been... Read More July 01, 2026 Booker, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Invest America Host New Jersey Community Launch Event for Children’s Investment Accounts NEWARK, NJ — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Big B
Booker, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and Invest America Host New Jersey Community Launch Event for Children’s Investment Accounts
2026-07-01
Official Senate.gov press release
nies Promotions to Qualified Military Officers WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and a group of Senate colleagues sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers following reports that several military officers had been... Read More July 01, 2026 NEWARK, NJ — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties CEO Carlos Lejnieks and Invest America founder Brad Gerstn
Booker, Senate Judiciary Democrats Demand Todd Blanche Answer Dozens of Oversight Requests Ignored by DOJ
2026-07-01
Official Senate.gov press release
ildren’s Investment Accounts NEWARK, NJ — Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson & Union Counties CEO Carlos Lejnieks and Invest America founder Brad Gerstner for a community celebration marking the launch of children’s... Read More July 01, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined all Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats led by Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL) in pressing Acting
Is the Iran war over?
2026-06-25
Official Senate.gov press release
/a> Videos June 25, 2026 June 25, 2026 Is the Iran war over? June 25, 2026 The full video exposing Trump’s surrender drops on my YouTube channel today at 5. <div cla
See All Press Releases
2026-06-25
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-booker-senate-judiciary-democrats-demand-todd-blanche-answer-dozens-of-oversight-requests-ignored-by-doj">Booker, Senate Judiciary Democrats Demand Todd Blanche Answer Dozens of Oversight Requests Ignored by DOJ WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined all Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats led by Ranking Member Dick Durbin (D-IL) in pressing Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for answers on... Read More Videos June 25, 2026 Is
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Senator Booker Reflects on the Life and Legacy of his Friend, Colleague and Opponent Lindsey Graham - US Senator Cory Booker (.gov)
1.00US Senator Cory Booker (.gov) · 2026-07-12
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Booker calls on Platner to end Senate bid - New Jersey Globe
0.74New Jersey Globe · 2026-07-07
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Cory Booker opposes reforming the insane cash grab in college sports – despite the fact it’s ravaging this top school in New Jersey - New York Post
0.82New York Post · 2026-06-26
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Is the Iran war over? - US Senator Cory Booker (.gov)
1.00US Senator Cory Booker (.gov) · 2026-06-25
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Sen. Cory Booker says people should be ‘very worried’ about Trump and Israel upending peace in the Middle East - NBC News
1.00NBC News · 2026-06-21
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Steve Adubato Talks with U.S. Sen. Cory Booker About Redistricting and America at a Crossroads - Insider NJ
0.82Insider NJ · 2026-06-17
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Sen. Cory Booker Appears In Montgomery Co. At Event - Patch
1.00Patch · 2026-06-16
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Justin Murphy wins New Jersey’s Republican Senate primary. He’ll face Cory Booker in November - WHYY
0.82WHYY · 2026-06-03
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Booker to face off against Justin Murphy in New Jersey Senate race - The Hill
0.74The Hill · 2026-06-03
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Justin Murphy’s Chances of Upsetting Cory Booker In New Jersey Senate Race - Newsweek
0.82Newsweek · 2026-06-03
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Justin Murphy wins GOP nod to take on Sen. Cory Booker - New Jersey Monitor
0.82New Jersey Monitor · 2026-06-02
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New Jersey Senate Primary Results 2026: Booker - MS NOW
0.74MS NOW · 2026-06-02
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