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At a Glance
Seat
U.S. Senator from Delaware
Born
September 9, 1963
Age 62
Phone
(202) 224-5042
Office
218 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Delaware

Christopher A. Coons

Christopher Andrew Coons is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Delaware, a seat he has held since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, Coons served as the county executive of New Castle County from 2005 to 2010.

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Voting Record — 788
Yes31%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align94%
Cross-party6%
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Christopher A. Coons
U.S. SenatorDemocratDelaware
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Christopher A.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 51 sponsored · 354 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

"Right now, President Trump and his administration are on a dangerous trajectory that is hurting our place in the world, taking money away from Delawareans that is legally allocated to be spent here to help us. We will regret the consequences of this administration. We have to try all of the above."
"Newark, Delaware happens to be one of the world's leading centers of hydrogen tech. We have a real opportunity here to grow a business, to produce clean energy and export it to the world. And I'm fighting hard, working with Democrats and Republicans, to prevent the shutdown of our hydrogen."
"You know better than to turn your back on medical research, you know better than to stand with this guy you voted to confirm who's giving away our national secrets. I hector them, and hopefully at some point we will find four that are willing to vote for anything that slows him down."
"I've engaged this week with literally, a dozen Republican senators, including two this morning, about AmeriCorps, who are friends, whom I've worked with, who know better. I reach out to them regularly and say, stand up for the love of God... You know better than to betray Ukraine."
"I'm willing to work across the aisle to do things that are good for our state and our country, but I'm not willing to tolerate things that are illegal, unconstitutional, or slashing vital services like pediatric cancer research or funding for food banks."
Pope Francis' leadership transcended boundaries and reminded us to act only with kindness, patience, and love. I’m inspired to follow his example and remain steadfast in my pursuit of progress. May he rest in peace.
Pope Francis' funeral is set to begin, with tens of thousands of mourners expected to gather in St. Peter’s Square. Follow AP for live updates.
Senseless violence in Kashmir like what what we saw this week brings us no closer to peace and costs parents their children, sons and daughters their fathers and mothers. I utterly condemn this attack, and every victim and their families remain in Annie’s and my prayers.
Trump issued this statement for National Volunteer Week just days after he decimated @americorps.bsky.social. Nothing says “thank you for your service” like firing you while you're working on disaster relief efforts in Pennsylvania. ⁣
Banner image for President Trump's proclamation for National Volunteer Week 2025.
Trump's and Musk's attack on AmeriCorps is a part of a trend: going after the programs supporting the Helpers who come to people's aid in their greatest moments of need at the lowest points in their lives. My new op-ed in @USnews.com makes it clear: America is better than that.
In Senator Chris Coons' @coons.senate.gov impassioned plea to save AmeriCorps from DOGE, he cites that 'studies show that for every dollar we spend on AmeriCorps, the program returns $17 in benefits to society, our economy and the federal government.' New in Opinion: buff.ly/o7ShVn7
The data is clear—American companies can't plan or invest, consumers and businesses are paying more, and our trading partners are retaliating. President Trump’s reckless tariffs are damaging our economy.
I’m still reviewing Secretary Rubio’s reorganization of the State Department, but I already know one thing: he needs to come to Congress and testify about how this plan would help us compete with China, and make America safer and stronger.
The church and the world will miss his welcoming leadership and his engagement on questions of justice, climate change, migration, income inequality, and reconciliation. I join with many around the world in gratitude for his ministry and in praying for his eternal rest.
I was struck by both his words and his actions when he visited the US in 2015. He called on us to overcome our political differences in service of the poor and the planet, and while in the US, he met with migrants, the homeless, and the imprisoned to show us how to live out Christ’s teachings.
Pope Francis has been an inspiring faith leader whose transformative papacy has shown the Spirit of Christ through his humility, his open-hearted engagement with the world, his tireless advocacy for peace, and his focus on the poor and the marginalized.
This week, I’m part of a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan and East Asia with my Senate colleagues Pete Ricketts and Ted Budd. Though we've arrived at an unprecedented time in our nation’s relationship with China, we are here to remind our friends that both parties in Congress stand firmly with them.
Senator Coons with servicemembers in East Asia.
Senator Coons arrives at a meeting in Taiwan on his CODEL.
Senator Coons with Senators Budd and Ricketts on their CODEL in Taiwan.
My prayers are with the Florida State community and the brave law enforcement and first responders on the scene. Americans, and particularly our kids, have suffered from the threat of mass shootings for far too long. We can never accept this as normal.
Health care shouldn't be a luxury reserved for the fortunate few. Medicaid is a vital lifeline that makes our communities healthier while ultimately reducing costs for everyone, which is why I will always fight to protect this essential program.
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Voting History
788 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair H.R. 1NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONOMotion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54NOYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53NOYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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