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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Christopher A. Coons
Delaware (senior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2010 Terms 0 House, 3 Senate Age 63
Office: 218 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
5.7%missed (52)
94%voted with their party
66bills sponsored (1 became law)
591cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay against party | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Not voting | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Not voting | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 66 →- S. 5637IntroducedSTRATA Act of 2026Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- S. 5676IntroducedStrengthening Civics Education ActSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- AI Systems Transparency Act Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank. Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Talent Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- ASSET Act Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026 Jul 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Energy Security Pacts Act Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508.
Recently cosponsored
- MORE American Fuel Act of 2026 Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] + 3 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Protect College Sports Act of 2026 Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] + 9 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] + 33 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] + 14 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S.Res. 945Agreed to in the SenateA resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] + 18 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272)
- S. 5656IntroducedDomestic Violence SAFE Notice ActSen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] + 7 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S.Res. 936Agreed to in the SenateA resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] + 3 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5268)
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 25 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
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