diff --git a/sway/input/cursor.c b/sway/input/cursor.c
index efc00754c..22c5b075a 100644
--- a/sway/input/cursor.c
+++ b/sway/input/cursor.c
@@ -825,6 +825,11 @@ void dispatch_cursor_button(struct sway_cursor *cursor,
 			seat_end_mouse_operation(seat);
 			seat_pointer_notify_button(seat, time_msec, button, state);
 		}
+		if (state == WLR_BUTTON_PRESSED) {
+			state_add_button(cursor, button);
+		} else {
+			state_erase_button(cursor, button);
+		}
 		return;
 	}