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U.S. Senator from Connecticut

Chris Murphy

Democrat · Connecticut

Elected in 2012 from Newtown's congressional district. Led bipartisan gun safety negotiations after Uvalde shooting. Focus on gun violence prevention and foreign policy restraint.

Record

Progressive Democrat. Principal architect of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (2022) — most significant federal gun legislation in decades. Anti-interventionist foreign policy voice.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4535 — A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes. (Introduced, May 14, 2026)
  • S.4522 — Let Kids Play Act (Introduced, May 13, 2026)
  • S.4396 — Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 27, 2026)
  • S.4147 — Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act (Introduced, Mar 19, 2026)
  • S.4115 — BETS OFF Act (Introduced, Mar 17, 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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