Christopher A. Coons
Democrat Senator, Delaware
53 bills418 cosponsored$4.8M raised915 votes recorded
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Congressional sourceRoots
Education
Career
- “As a law student, Chris founded the Delaware chapter” source
Public service
Community
- “was an ordained elder with West Presbyterian Church” source
Family
- “Chris lives in Wilmington with his wife, Annie, and they have three grown children” source
Also stated
- “he launched and ran the “I Have a Dream” Foundation’s AmeriCorps program” source
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Legislation
S 5686cosponsor
No Public Executions in America Act
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S 5676sponsor
A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support educational programs in civics and history, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5656cosponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 936cosponsor
A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5268)
SRES 945cosponsor
A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272)
S 5637sponsor
A bill to establish the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 923cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, 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.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
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SRES 915cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the nationwide impact of Prison Fellowship on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5075-5076)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S 5529cosponsor
A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to permit the owner or exclusive licensee of an exclusive right under that title to file a petition to designate a foreign online location as a foreign digital piracy site, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5551cosponsor
A bill to promote United States and allied energy and mineral security, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S 5521cosponsor
A bill to provide for adjustment of status for eligible nationals of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5533cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
SRES 896cosponsor
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the importance of religious freedom, authoritative texts, and transparency in artificial intelligence systems.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951)
S 5471sponsor
A bill to require disclosure of certain information relating to artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5476sponsor
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5490cosponsor
A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 864cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
Voting Record
299 yea564 nay52 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Christopher A. Coons are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
The 2026 race · Class 2
Full raceCurrent candidates reconstructed from state election-authority records. Certification or a complete final ballot list is still pending.
- Chris CoonsDemocratic· this member· general ballot$7.6M raised
- Michael "Dr. Mike" KatzRepublican· general ballot$177K raised
- John ShulliRepublican· state primary qualified$126K raised
- E. No-Trump HansenDemocratic· state primary qualified—
- Jeff AppelhansDemocratic· state primary qualified—
- Mary LouveDemocratic· state primary qualified—
Source: Delaware Department of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$4.8M
Small donors $67KLarge individual $2.1MPACs $1.6M
Spent $2.0MCash $5.0M
2024 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $56KLarge individual $1000KPACs $536K
Spent $1.4MCash $2.2M
2022 cycle$979K
Small donors $76KLarge individual $599KPACs $302K
Spent $999KCash $1.8M
2020 cycle$6.1M
Small donors $263KLarge individual $3.7MPACs $2.0M
Spent $4.7MCash $1.8M
2018 cycle$761K
Small donors $46KLarge individual $486KPACs $226K
Spent $633KCash $505K
2016 cycle$375K
Small donors $29KLarge individual $198KPACs $144K
Spent $717KCash $377K
2014 cycle$4.8M
Small donors $201KLarge individual $2.6MPACs $1.7M
Spent $4.9MCash $718K
2012 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $41KLarge individual $456KPACs $510K
Spent $597KCash $807K
2010 cycle$4.2M
Small donors $510KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $943K
Spent $3.9MCash $346K
Top Contributors
YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP$129K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$50K
LOCKHEED MARTIN$33K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$24K
CAPITAL GROUP$24K
QUINN EMANUEL URQUHART & SULLIVAN$22K
LEIDOS$21K
BLACKSTONE$20K
THE CHEMOURS COMPANY$20K
AMAZON$18K
Committees
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Defense
- Energy and Water Development
- Financial Services and General Government
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Africa and Global Health Policy
- East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
- Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
- State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Border Security and Immigration
- Crime and Counterterrorism
- Intellectual Property
- Privacy, Technology, and the Law
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
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LegislationVotes
S 5686: No Public Executions in America Act
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
S 5676: A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support educational programs in civics and history, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5656: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 936: A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 945: A resolution designating November 7, 2026, as "National Bison Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5637: A bill to establish the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
SRES 923: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, 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.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 915: A resolution recognizing the nationwide impact of Prison Fellowship on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
S 5529: A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, to permit the owner or exclusive licensee of an exclusive right under that title to file a petition to designate a foreign online location as a foreign digital piracy site, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5551: A bill to promote United States and allied energy and mineral security, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5521: A bill to provide for adjustment of status for eligible nationals of Ukraine, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5533: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Democrat
Senate2010-11-15, 2015-01-03Democrat
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