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U.S. Senator from Delaware

Chris Coons

Democrat · Delaware

Elected to the Senate in 2010 to fill Joe Biden's former seat. Serves on Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary, and Small Business committees. Known for bipartisan work and close relationship with President Biden.

Record

Center-left Democrat. Active on foreign policy and judicial nominations. Frequent bipartisan dealmaker, particularly on Africa policy and energy innovation.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.J.Res.191 — A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. (Introduced, Apr 30, 2026)
  • S.4392 — Energy Security Pacts Act (Introduced, Apr 27, 2026)
  • S.4362 — Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 21, 2026)
  • S.4144 — ESCRA Act (Introduced, Mar 19, 2026)
  • S.4145 — Pro Codes Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 19, 2026)
  • S.4089 — Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act (Introduced, Mar 12, 2026)
  • S.4011 — Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 5, 2026)
  • S.3891 — ICE Accountability Act (Introduced, Feb 12, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary
  • Senate Select Committee on Ethics (Vice Chairman)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Defense (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Energy and Water Development
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Financial Services and General Government
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Africa and Global Health Policy

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