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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Christopher Murphy
Connecticut (junior senator) · Senate Democratic Conference Deputy Secretary
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 In Congress since 2007 Terms 3 House, 3 Senate Age 53
Office: 136 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
2.7%missed (25)
95.4%voted with their party
51bills sponsored
296cosponsored
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 | Nay against party | 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 | Yea | 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 | Nay against party | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay against party | 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 51 →- S. 5531IntroducedA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on digital advertising, and for other purposes.Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month". Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5006)
- MAGNET Act Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children. Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities. Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds. Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5388IntroducedStudent Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers ActSep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S.Res. 850IntroducedA resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4674-4675)
Recently cosponsored
- S. 5614IntroducedBeyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] + 7 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 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)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] + 18 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
- S. 5570IntroducedReady to Work Act of 2026Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 4 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day". Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] + 9 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
- A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure. Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] + 2 cosponsorsSep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
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