Christopher A. Coons

Senate · DE · Democrat

Born: Sep 9, 1963 (age 63)

Service history (3 terms)

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111th Congress, Senate, DE, Democrat (2010-11-15 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress, Senate, DE, Democrat (2015-01-06 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, Senate, DE, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2529 on record)

NayproceduralJun 1, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kathleen S. Lane to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Montana
NaysubstantiveMay 20, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Evan Rikhye, of the Virgin Islands, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands
YeaproceduralMay 19, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Agreed to
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 — Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 19, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Evan Rikhye to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands
NaysubstantiveMay 19, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Sheria Akins Clarke, of South Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina
NayproceduralMay 19, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sheria Akins Clarke to be U.S. District Judge for the District of South Carolina
NaysubstantiveMay 18, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: En Bloc Nominations Provided For Under the Provisions of S. Res. 690
NayproceduralMay 14, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 690
YeaproceduralMay 13, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 130
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 13, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 141
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 13, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 132
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 13, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve Board
YeaproceduralMay 13, 2026 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. Res. 526
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 13, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
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 — Motion to Discharge S. J. Res. 163
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 12, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kevin Warsh to be Chairman of the Board of Governors, Federal Reserve System
NaysubstantiveMay 12, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Federal Reserve Board
YeaproceduralMay 11, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kevin Warsh to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
NaysubstantiveMay 11, 2026 · Senate · Resolution Agreed to
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
On the Resolution — S. Res. 690
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 30, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
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 — Motion to Discharge: S J. Res. 184 from the Committee on Foreign Relations
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 30, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 29, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 99
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 29, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 139
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 29, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
NayproceduralApr 28, 2026 · Senate · Point of Order Well Taken
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Point of Order — Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: The Privilege Status of S.J.Res. 124?
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 28, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider S. Res. 690
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 27, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
NaysubstantiveApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
On the Concurrent Resolution — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended
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YeasubstantiveApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333
YeasubstantiveApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159
YeasubstantiveApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235
NaysubstantiveApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Paul Amdt. No. 5378
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001
NayproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794
NayproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884
YeasubstantiveApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Amendment Agreed to
On the Amendment — Graham Amdt. No. 5281
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798
YeaproceduralApr 23, 2026 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799
YeaproceduralApr 22, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
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 — Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 21, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.Con.Res. 33
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 20, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas
NayproceduralApr 16, 2026 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Andrew B. Davis to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas
NaysubstantiveApr 16, 2026 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On the Joint Resolution — H.J. Res. 140
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H. J. Res. 140
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 16, 2026 · Senate · Motion to Table Agreed to
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
On the Motion to Table — Motion to Table: Submitted Point of Order Re: H. J. Res. 140
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