Christopher Murphy
Democrat Senator, Connecticut
40 bills198 cosponsored$14.0M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Senator Murphy grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut” source
Education
Public service
- “Before getting elected to Congress, Murphy served for eight years in Connecticut General Assembly” source
- “Chris Murphy, the junior United States Senator for Connecticut” source
- “Prior to his election to the U.S. Senate, Murphy served Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District for three terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.” source
Also stated
- “practiced real estate and banking law with the firm of Ruben, Johnson & Morgan in Hartford, Connecticut” source
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Legislation
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)
S 5614cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
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 5570cosponsor
A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 905cosponsor
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
SRES 899sponsor
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5006)
S 5531sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on digital advertising, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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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)
S 5470sponsor
A bill to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5467sponsor
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5491cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5476cosponsor
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 5468sponsor
A bill to divert Federal funding away from supporting the presence of police in schools and toward evidence-based and trauma informed services that address the needs of marginalized students and improve academic outcomes, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 894cosponsor
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
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)
S 5437sponsor
A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5435sponsor
A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5436sponsor
A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 859cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)
Voting Record
245 yea645 nay25 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)
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$14.0M
Small donors $8.3MLarge individual $4.4MPACs $0
Spent $8.0MCash $11.5M
2024 cycle$12.8M
Small donors $3.5MLarge individual $8.6MPACs $54K
Spent $11.2MCash $5.5M
2022 cycle$861K
Small donors $368KLarge individual $760KPACs $5K
Spent $1.7MCash $3.9M
2020 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $897KLarge individual $586KPACs $4K
Spent $1.7MCash $4.8M
2018 cycle$12.5M
Small donors $3.4MLarge individual $7.4MPACs $1.4M
Spent $8.9MCash $4.8M
2016 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $557KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $267K
Spent $979KCash $1.1M
2014 cycle$654K
Small donors $113KLarge individual $373KPACs $147K
Spent $655KCash $106K
2012 cycle$10.5M
Small donors $1.3MLarge individual $7.3MPACs $1.7M
Spent $10.4MCash $107K
Top Contributors
YALE UNIVERSITY$37K
PAUL WEISS$31K
WCAS$25K
HARTFORD HEALTHCARE$24K
BLACKSTONE$24K
PAUL WEISS RIFKIND WHARTON & GARRISON$20K
PJT PARTNERS$19K
YALE UNIVERSITY$16K
SIMMONS HANLY CONROY$15K
GOOGLE$12K
Committees
Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
- Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
- Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Employment and Workplace Safety
- Primary Health and Retirement Security
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5614: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 936: A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
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
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 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
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Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
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 5570: A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
S 5531: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on digital advertising, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 899: A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
nay2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
nay2026-09-24
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
S 5467: A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.
sponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5470: A bill to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5468: A bill to divert Federal funding away from supporting the presence of police in schools and toward evidence-based and trauma informed services that address the needs of marginalized students and improve academic outcomes, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5476: A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5491: A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
SRES 894: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Service History
Senate2025-01-03, 2031-01-03Democrat
Senate2019-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
Senate2013-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
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