Christopher A. Coons

Democratic·Senate

Senator for Delaware

In office since 2010

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Capitol Hill office218 Russell Senate Office BuildingWashington 20510

Their record

Sep 152026

VotedS. 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Roll 235Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-24, 3/5 majority required)Not Voting

VotedH.R. 3633Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633Roll 234Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)Not Voting

VotedPN1093-3Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, vice Michael H. Watson, retired.

On the Nomination PN1093-3Roll 233Nomination Confirmed (52-45)Not Voting

CosponsoredS. 5249MORE American Fuel Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Mark Kelly(Democratic-Arizona)Energy · Referred to Environment and Public Works CommitteeSigned 41 days after introduction, joining 2 others

CosponsoredS.Res. 854A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Simple resolution · Sen. Ron Wyden(Democratic-Oregon)Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 29 others

Sep 142026

VotedPN1093-3Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, vice Michael H. Watson, retired.

On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3Roll 232Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-46)Not Voting

CosponsoredS. 2006Fit to Serve Act

Bill · Sen. Elizabeth Warren(Democratic-Massachusetts)Armed Forces and National Security · Referred to Armed Services CommitteeSigned 461 days after introduction, joining 27 others

CosponsoredS. 4429Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Bernie Moreno(Republican-Ohio)Foreign Trade and International Finance · Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeSigned 138 days after introduction, joining 42 others

CosponsoredS. 5194Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Richard J. Durbin(Democratic-Illinois)Law · Referred to Environment and Public Works CommitteeSigned 46 days after introduction, joining 2 others

CosponsoredS. 5389A bill to prevent corruption in banking applications, to prohibit Presidents from owning or controlling banks, and for other purposes.

Bill · Sen. Elizabeth Warren(Democratic-Massachusetts)Referred to Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 12 others

CosponsoredS. 5390A bill to terminate and refund certain duties imposed by the President, and for other purposes.

Bill · Sen. Charles E. Schumer(Democratic-New York)Referred to Finance CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 27 others

CosponsoredS.Res. 852A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Simple resolution · Sen. Chris Van Hollen(Democratic-Maryland)Referred to Foreign Relations CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 20 others

Aug 82026

VotedS. 5271A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271Roll 231Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required)Nay

VotedPN1078Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General, vice Pamela Bondi.2 rolls

On the Nomination PN1078Roll 230Nomination Confirmed (50-49)Nay On the Cloture Motion PN1078Roll 229Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)Nay

VotedH.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500Roll 228Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required)Yea

VotedOther business

On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)Roll 227Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)Yea

Aug 72026

VotedOther business2 rolls

On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)Roll 226Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6, 3/5 majority required)Yea On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file)Roll 223Amendment Rejected (32-64)Nay

VotedNominations74 nominations, en bloc

On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11Roll 225Nomination Confirmed (51-47)Nay

VotedH.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334Roll 224Bill Passed (86-11, 3/5 majority required)Yea

CosponsoredS. 5375ARCH Act

Bill · Sen. Mike Rounds(Republican-South Dakota)Armed Forces and National Security · Referred to Armed Services CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 2 others

Aug 62026

IntroducedS. 5307Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Talent Act

Bill · Sen. Christopher A. Coons(Democratic-Delaware)Immigration · Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)

IntroducedS. 5308Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Christopher A. Coons(Democratic-Delaware)Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsors: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA] (R-LA) · Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN) · Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)

IntroducedS. 5313Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Christopher A. Coons(Democratic-Delaware)Energy · Referred to Energy and Natural Resources CommitteeOriginal cosponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD] (R-SD)

CosponsoredS. 2845Billionaires Income Tax Act

Bill · Sen. Ron Wyden(Democratic-Oregon)Taxation · Referred to Finance CommitteeSigned 323 days after introduction, joining 21 others

CosponsoredS. 4612SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Jeanne Shaheen(Democratic-New Hampshire)Health · Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeSigned 78 days after introduction, joining 2 others

CosponsoredS. 4865Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Michael F. Bennet(Democratic-Colorado)Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeSigned 44 days after introduction, joining 13 others

CosponsoredS. 5288Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act

Bill · Sen. Brian Schatz(Democratic-Hawaii)Armed Forces and National Security · Referred to Armed Services CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 12 others

CosponsoredS. 5295NIH Mentorship Modernization Act

Bill · Sen. David McCormick(Republican-Pennsylvania)Health · Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions CommitteeSole original cosponsor

CosponsoredS. 5331Protect American Values Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Mazie K. Hirono(Democratic-Hawaii)Immigration · Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 14 others

CosponsoredS. 5339Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

Bill · Sen. Angela D. Alsobrooks(Democratic-Maryland)Foreign Trade and International Finance · Referred to Finance CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 5 others

CosponsoredS. 5357TABOO Act

Bill · Sen. Jeff Merkley(Democratic-Oregon)International Affairs · Referred to Foreign Relations CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 6 others

CosponsoredS.J.Res. 211A 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.

Joint resolution · Sen. John W. Hickenlooper(Democratic-Colorado)International Affairs · Referred to Foreign Relations CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 9 others

CosponsoredS.Res. 837A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

Simple resolution · Sen. Steve Daines(Republican-Montana)Public Lands and Natural ResourcesOriginal cosponsor, with 62 others

Aug 52026

VotedS.J.Res. 187A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187Roll 222Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)Yea

VotedNominations74 nominations, en bloc

On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11Roll 221Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)Nay

VotedPN932Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vice Susan Monarez.2 rolls

On the Nomination PN932Roll 220Nomination Confirmed (51-44)Nay On the Cloture Motion PN932Roll 219Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)Nay

Aug 32026

VotedH.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500Roll 218Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4, 3/5 majority required)Yea

CosponsoredS. 5214Protect and Serve Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Thom Tillis(Republican-North Carolina)Crime and Law Enforcement · Referred to Judiciary CommitteeSole original cosponsor

Jul 302026

VotedS.Res. 817An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

On the Resolution S.Res. 817Roll 217Resolution Agreed to (50-47)Nay

VotedS.J.Res. 181A 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.

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181Roll 216Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)Yea

VotedS.J.Res. 199A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199Roll 215Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)Yea

IntroducedS. 5186ASSET Act

Bill · Sen. Christopher A. Coons(Democratic-Delaware)Social Welfare · Referred to Finance Committee

CosponsoredS. 5175Fast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense Act

Bill · Sen. Tim Kaine(Democratic-Virginia)International Affairs · Referred to Foreign Relations CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 6 others

CosponsoredS. 5198Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026

Bill · Sen. Todd Young(Republican-Indiana)Science, Technology, Communications · Referred to Commerce, Science, and Transportation CommitteeSole original cosponsor

CosponsoredS. 5201Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act

Bill · Sen. Richard Blumenthal(Democratic-Connecticut)Crime and Law Enforcement · Referred to Judiciary CommitteeOriginal cosponsor, with 14 others

CosponsoredS.Res. 824A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".

Simple resolution · Sen. Roger F. Wicker(Republican-Mississippi)Armed Forces and National SecurityOriginal cosponsor, with 22 others

Jul 292026

VotedS.Res. 817An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.

On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817Roll 214Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)Nay

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