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Chris Coons

U.S. Senator for Delaware

Biography

Chris Coons has served in the Senate since 2010, winning a special election to fill the seat of Joe Biden. He is known for his work on the Foreign Relations and Judiciary committees and as a co-chair of the Senate Ethics Committee. He often seeks bipartisan consensus on foreign policy and domestic issues.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Christopher A. Coons
  • Born: September 9, 1963
  • Age: 62 years old
  • Birthplace: Greenwich, CT
  • Term Started: January 3, 2021
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2027
  • Senate Class: Class II

Committee Assignments

  • Foreign Relations Ranking Member
  • Appropriations
  • Judiciary

Most Recent Voting History

Not Voting

Vote #43

On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 1:30 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (57-33) (57 Y - 33 N)

Not Voting

Vote #42

On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 11:42 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) (60 Y - 34 N)

Nay

Vote #41

On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #40

On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 12:02 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #39

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:01 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #38

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Feb 12, 2026, 1:16 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) (52 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #37

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 12, 2026, 12:14 PM (ET) Result: Joint Resolution Passed (49-47) (49 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #36

On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.

Feb 11, 2026, 5:44 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) (51 Y - 46 N)

Yea

Vote #35

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".

Feb 10, 2026, 2:26 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51) (47 Y - 51 N)

Nay

Vote #34

On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)

Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General

Feb 10, 2026, 11:27 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-46) (52 Y - 46 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-2441
  • 🏢 218 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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