119th Congress
Tom Cole
Representative, OK-4, Oklahoma
Party
- Republican
- Born
- April 28, 1949 (age 77)
- In Congress
- House since 2003
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 1%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-6165
- Website
- cole.house.gov
Committees
- Appropriations Chair
Who Is Tom Cole?
Tom Cole is a Republican representative from OK-4 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2003. Born April 28, 1949, Cole is 77. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Cole voted on 307 and missed 3. Cole voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Cole sponsored 17 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Tom Cole Voted
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- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Tom Cole Sponsored
- Congratulating the University of Oklahoma baseball team for winning the 2026 Men's College World Series. (H.Res. 1500, Introduced)
- To provide for the equitable settlement of certain Indian land disputes regarding land in Illinois, and for other purposes. (H.R. 2827, Out of Committee)
- Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9770, Passed the House)
- Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 (H.R. 9187, In Committee)
- Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. (H.R. 7147, Became Law)
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7744, Passed the House)
- Tribal Warrant Fairness Act (H.R. 7490, In Committee)
- Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2026 (H.R. 7325, In Committee)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148, Became Law)
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938, Became Law)
- Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7006, Passed the House)
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371, Became Law)
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- Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3426) entitled "To amend title 40, United States Code, to limit the construction of new courthouses under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.". (H.Res. 747, Agreed To)
- Medical Student Education Authorization Act of 2025 (H.R. 5428, In Committee)
- To reaffirm the trust status of land taken into trust by the United States pursuant to the Act of June 18, 1934, for the benefit of an Indian Tribe that was federally recognized on the date that the land was taken into trust. (H.R. 5257, In Committee)
- Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (H.R. 1968, Became Law)
- Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025 (H.R. 723, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Cole spoke on the floor 27 times on 21 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 319 wordsSupporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deductions Act
I thank my good friend and distinguished statesman in his own right for yielding me the time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 14, 2026, 366 wordsProviding for the Equitable Settlement of Certain Indian Land Disputes Regarding Land in Illinois, and for Other Purposes
I thank my very good friend, Chairman Westerman, for yielding me the time and for bringing this important piece of legislation to the floor. I also thank Congresswoman Betty McCollum of Minnesota for her collaboration, and Secretary Markwayne Mullin for his work on this legislation during his time in the Senate.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 1, 2026, 1,340 wordsAgoa Extension Act
I rise in support of the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 2,161 wordsContinuing Appropriations Act, 2027
Pursuant to House Resolution 1438, I call up the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 15, 2026, 341 wordsNational Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
I thank my distinguished friend and vice chair of the full committee, Chairman Diaz-Balart, for yielding the time and for his work on this bill.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 4, 2026, 393 wordsAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Today's fiscal year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Act recognizes a simple truth: When American agriculture is strong, America is strong.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 14, 2026, 442 wordsMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
I thank my good friend, Judge Carter, for yielding the time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 20, 2026, 2,412 wordsRemembering the 31st Anniversary of the Oklahoma Bombing
I thank my good friend from Oklahoma, my distinguished colleague and extraordinary leader in that moment, Mr. Lucas, for yielding.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 26, 2026, 1,687 wordsPay Our Homeland Defenders Act
Pursuant to House Resolution 1131, I call up the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 5, 2026, 1,980 wordsFurther Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026
Pursuant to House Resolution 1095, I call up the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Authorizing the Clerk to Make Corrections in Engrossment of H.R. 7744, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, March 5, 2026)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, February 3, 2026)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 22, 2026)
- Amendment No. 1 Offered by Mr. Massie (House, January 22, 2026)
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 22, 2026)
- Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 14, 2026)
- Permission to Postpone Proceedings on Retaining a Portion of H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 8, 2026)
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 8, 2026)
- In Remembrance of the Honorable Doug Lamalfa (House, January 8, 2026)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, September 19, 2025)
- Requesting the Senate to Return to the House of Representatives H.R. 3426 (House, September 19, 2025)
- Motion to Go to Conference on H.R. 3944, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, September 10, 2025)
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, June 25, 2025)
- Paying Tribute to the Honorable Wes Watkins (House, April 7, 2025)
- Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (House, March 11, 2025)
- Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House (House, March 5, 2025)
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Questions About Tom Cole
Is Tom Cole still in Congress?
Yes. Tom Cole is serving as representative from OK-4 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Tom Cole?
Tom Cole is a Republican.
When is Tom Cole up for reelection?
Cole's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Tom Cole?
Tom Cole was born April 28, 1949 and is 77.
How often does Tom Cole vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Cole voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Tom Cole on?
House Committee on Appropriations (Chair).