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Official portrait of Christopher Murphy
DemocratU.S. Senator, Connecticut

Christopher Murphy

In the Senate since Jan 3, 2013 (3 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2031. Born Aug 3, 1973.

Official website · DC office 202-224-4041 · @SenMurphyOffice

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At a glance

48Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
227Bills cosponsored
2.7%Roll-call votes missed (25 of 915)
95.4%Votes with own party's majority
$14,020,488Raised, 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

BillTitleIntroducedLatest action
S. 5531IRL Act
Taxation · 0 cosponsors
Sep 24, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 24, 2026
S. 5467MAGNET Act
Education · 4 cosponsors
Sep 23, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 23, 2026
S. 5470Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026
Education · 4 cosponsors
Sep 23, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 23, 2026
S. 5468Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Education · 4 cosponsors
Sep 23, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 23, 2026
S. 5435A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children.
Immigration · 0 cosponsors
Sep 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 17, 2026
S. 5436A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities.
Immigration · 0 cosponsors
Sep 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 17, 2026
S. 5437A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds.
Immigration · 0 cosponsors
Sep 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 17, 2026
S. 5388Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act
Education · 2 cosponsors
Sep 14, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 14, 2026
S. 5341Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
Transportation and Public Works · 19 cosponsors
Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Aug 6, 2026
S. 5121Supreme Court Ethics Act
Law · 14 cosponsors
Jul 23, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 23, 2026
S. 4999Luxury JET Act
International Affairs · 9 cosponsors
Jul 15, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jul 15, 2026
S. 4981Living Wage For All Act
Labor and Employment · 4 cosponsors
Jul 14, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jul 14, 2026
S. 4847Summer for All Act
Education · 5 cosponsors
Jun 22, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 22, 2026
S. 4816Addressing SILO Act of 2026
Social Welfare · 1 cosponsors
Jun 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 17, 2026
S. 4818National Strategy for Social Connection Act
Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors
Jun 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 17, 2026
S. 4535Strength in Diversity Act of 2026
Education · 12 cosponsors
May 14, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 14, 2026
S. 4522Let Kids Play Act
Finance and Financial Sector · 4 cosponsors
May 13, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
May 13, 2026
S. 4396Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026
Social Welfare · 1 cosponsors
Apr 27, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 27, 2026
S. 4147Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act
Commerce · 4 cosponsors
Mar 19, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 19, 2026
S. 4121Vote Without Fear Act
Crime and Law Enforcement · 2 cosponsors
Mar 17, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 17, 2026

Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.

Recent roll-call votes

DateVoteQuestionPosition
Sep 30, 2026Senate roll call 915
PN1129
On the Nomination
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
Result: Nomination Confirmed
Nay
Sep 30, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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
Nay
Sep 28, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate roll call 906
S4668
On the Amendment
To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
Result: Amendment Rejected
Yea
Sep 28, 2026Senate roll call 905
S4668
On the Amendment
To improve the bill.
Result: Amendment Rejected
Nay
Sep 28, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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, 2026Senate 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
Nay
Sep 24, 2026Senate roll call 901
S4668
On the Amendment
In the nature of a substitute.
Result: Amendment Agreed to
Nay

Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.

Committees

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

$14,020,488Total raised
$12,616,135From individuals
$8,029,358Spent
$11,517,904Cash on hand

Source: FEC candidate summary, S2CT00132, coverage through Sep 30, 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.