Coons, Christopher A.
In office since
2010 · 16 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1963, Greenwich
Occupation
Politician, Lawyer, Businessperson
Education
Amherst College · University of Nairobi · Yale Law School · Tower Hill School · Yale Divinity School
Office history
- president 2001–2005
- county executive 2005–2010
- United States senator 2010–2011
- United States senator 2011–2013
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
218 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-5042
District office · Wilmington
1105 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE, 19801-1233
302-573-6345
District office · Dover
555 E. Loockerman St., Dover, DE, 19901
302-736-5601
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56
Bills sponsored
this session · 270 all-time
524
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 532 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98%
based on 257 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2%
based on 257 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.8%
based on 257 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
270 billsCurrent session 56 bills
- S 1067 Concrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 890 Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 776 UNITED Act In Committee
- S 708 RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 655 Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 656 Fair Credit for American Hostages Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 657 Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 398 NO BAN Act In Committee
- SRES 51 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States. In Committee
- S 348 STABLE Trade Policy Act In Committee
- S 44 A bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol. In Committee
- S 3424 Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 Signed
- S 3438 HIRRE Prosecutors Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 540 A resolution recognizing Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, and commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Celebration of "Human Rights Day". In Committee
- S 3379 EARLY Benefits for Workers Act In Committee
- S 3292 Platform Accountability and Transparency Act In Committee
- SRES 509 A resolution designating October 16, 2025, and October 16, 2026, as "World Food Day". Passed
- S 3188 Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 498 A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist. Passed
- SRES 490 A resolution affirming the critical importance of preserving the United States' advantage in artificial intelligence and ensuring that the United States achieves and maintains artificial intelligence dominance. In Committee
- S 3079 Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 469 A resolution designating the week of October 19 through 25, 2025, as "National Chemistry Week". Passed
- SRES 449 A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week". Passed
- S 2678 Global Fragility Reauthorization Act In Committee
- S 2546 A bill to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs. In Committee
Historical 214 bills
- S 1107 Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 Died
- S 32 Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Died
- SRES 326 A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps. Died
- SCONRES 25 A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2019, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance". Died
- S 2368 Nuclear Energy Renewal Act of 2019 Died
- S 2354 EFFORT Act Died
- S 2351 Saudi Arabia Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2019 Died
- S 2284 Climate Action Rebate Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 283 A resolution expressing support for the designation of 2019 as the "International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements". Died
- S 650 Support Small Business R & D Act of 2017 Died
- S 632 Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 Died
- S 2131 Strengthening Investment to Grow Manufacturing in America Act Died
- S 2127 Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act Died
- SRES 86 A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States. Died
- S 2082 STRONGER Patents Act of 2019 Died
- S 2009 Small Businesses Partnering with National Labs Act of 2019 Died
- S 2005 IMPACT for Energy Act Died
- SRES 80 A resolution designating March 3, 2017, as "World Wildlife Day". Died
- S 405 Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act Died
- S 399 Chief Manufacturing Officer Act Died
- S 1855 ASPIRE Act Died
- S 1841 Financing Our Energy Future Act Died
- S 347 Investing in America's Small Manufacturers Act Died
- S 1727 Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 222 A resolution recognizing Vision To Learn as a national leader in improving access to prescription eyeglasses for students in low-income communities, thereby helping those students succeed in school, and for providing vision exams to 200,000 students since its founding. Died
Co-sponsored
532 billsCurrent session 524 bills
- S 4781 Make More in America Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4800 Land of the Free Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- S 4819 Lifeline for First Responders Act In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- S 4826 SABER Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 786 A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". Passed
- S 4850 Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act In Committee
- S 4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4943 Outcomes-Based Financing (OBF) for Students Act In Committee
- S 4911 Investing in State Energy Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- SRES 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C. In Committee
- S 4929 EBOLA Act In Committee
- S 4979 PROMISE Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- S 4709 UNLOCK AUKUS Act In Committee
- S 4723 Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act In Committee
- S 4726 PEACE in Sudan Act In Committee
- S 4384 Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4411 Investing in the American Dream Act In Committee
- SRES 692 A resolution designating the week of April 20 through April 24, 2026, as "National Home Visiting Week". Passed
- SRES 697 A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship. Passed
Historical 8 bills
- SRES 347 A resolution designating October 2, 2019, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. Died
- S 136 ISA Student Protection Act of 2023 Died
- S 2066 SADRA Died
- S 512 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act Signed
- S 654 Delaware River Basin Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2023 Died
- S 1535 REPAIR Act Died
- S 367 ANTIQUITIES Act Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Not Voting | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Not Voting | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A 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. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A 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. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A 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. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Not Voting | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Not Voting | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Not Voting | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| 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 PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| 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 PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic