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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)

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)

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