DemocratU.S. Senator, Delaware
Christopher A. Coons
In the Senate since Nov 15, 2010 (3 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Sep 9, 1963.
Official website · DC office 202-224-5042 · @ChrisCoons
This seat is rated competitive for 2026: Delaware Senate, Solid D.
At a glance
55Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
451Bills cosponsored
5.7%Roll-call votes missed (52 of 915)
94%Votes with own party's majority
$4,956,015Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 5637 | STRATA Act of 2026 International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | Sep 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Sep 30, 2026 |
| S. 5676 | Strengthening Civics Education Act Education · 1 cosponsors | Sep 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Sep 30, 2026 |
| 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. International Affairs · 20 cosponsors | Sep 23, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Sep 23, 2026 |
| S. 5471 | AI Systems Transparency Act Commerce · 3 cosponsors | Sep 23, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Sep 23, 2026 |
| S. 5313 | Quantum-GUARD Act of 2026 Energy · 2 cosponsors | Aug 6, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Aug 6, 2026 |
| S. 5308 | Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 Immigration · 3 cosponsors | Aug 6, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Aug 6, 2026 |
| S. 5307 | Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Talent Act Immigration · 1 cosponsors | Aug 6, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Aug 6, 2026 |
| S. 5186 | ASSET Act Social Welfare · 7 cosponsors | Jul 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Jul 30, 2026 |
| S. 5170 | Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026 Environmental Protection · 1 cosponsors | Jul 29, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Jul 29, 2026 |
| S. 5035 | National Coordination on Resilience for Security Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 2 cosponsors | Jul 20, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Jul 20, 2026 |
| S. 5010 | NO BOSS Act Taxation · 4 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Jul 16, 2026 |
| S. 4707 | Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Jun 8, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Jun 8, 2026 |
| S. 4664 | Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026 Environmental Protection · 3 cosponsors | Jun 2, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Jun 2, 2026 |
| S. 4591 | NO FAKES Act of 2026 Commerce · 15 cosponsors | May 20, 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446. Jun 24, 2026 |
| S.J.Res. 191 | A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. International Affairs · 8 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Apr 30, 2026 |
| S. 4392 | Energy Security Pacts Act International Affairs · 3 cosponsors | Apr 27, 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508. Jul 27, 2026 |
| S. 4362 | Railroad Retirement Fairness Act of 2026 Transportation and Public Works · 1 cosponsors | Apr 21, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Apr 21, 2026 |
| S. 4144 | ESCRA Act Finance and Financial Sector · 2 cosponsors | Mar 19, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Mar 19, 2026 |
| S. 4145 | Pro Codes Act of 2026 Commerce · 3 cosponsors | Mar 19, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mar 19, 2026 |
| S. 4089 | Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 cosponsors | Mar 12, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mar 12, 2026 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 915 PN1129 | On the Nomination Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Nomination Confirmed | Nay |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 914 PN1129 | On the Cloture Motion Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 913 HR9340 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 912 HR7008 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 911 SRES852 | On the Motion to Discharge A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 910 SJRES197 | On the Motion to Proceed 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". Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 909 S4668 | On Passage of the Bill A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Bill Passed | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 908 S4668 | On the Amendment To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Result: Amendment Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 907 S4668 | On the Amendment To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Result: Amendment Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 906 S4668 | On the Amendment To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 905 S4668 | On the Amendment To improve the bill. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 904 S4668 | On the Amendment To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 903 HCONRES89 | On the Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Result: Concurrent Resolution Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 902 S4668 | On the Cloture Motion A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 901 S4668 | On the Amendment In the nature of a substitute. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics (Vice Chairman)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the Senate Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$4,956,015Total raised
$2,206,861From individuals
$2,109,504Spent
$5,031,711Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, S0DE00092, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
Read the member's stated positions, ratings from interest groups, and biography from independent sources:
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.