Christopher Coons
Sourced recordU.S. Senate - DE
DEMOCRATDelawareOpenFEC
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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. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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U.S. Senate - DE
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
37/38 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 37 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialChristopher Coons is a candidate for U.S. Senate - DEprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Nay on An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
- VerifiedRaised $7,217,773.49 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: ICYMI: Senator Coons, legal experts warn against Supreme Courtattempts to strip power from Congress in new essay
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bipartisan legislation to streamline distribution of cost-saving energy initiative funding
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Coons statement on Supreme Court decisions in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook cases
- VerifiedPublic statement: Coons office statement on minor injuries to Senator Coons
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues demand USPS abandon proposed rule to carry out President Trump’s illegal order restricting vote by mail
- VerifiedNews coverage: Delaware Senator Chris Coons recovering after car accident - Audacy
- VerifiedNews coverage: Top Dem Senator Chris Coons Injured in Multi-Car Crash After Driver Loses Consciousness in Delaware - The Daily Beast
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sen. Chris Coons announces his bid for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate - Delaware Public Media
- VerifiedNews coverage: Kind to Kids Foundation honors Senator and Mrs. Coons - Senator Christopher Coons (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Photos - Senator Christopher Coons (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Dream Delaware Senate Race: Coons Vs. Castle - Philadelphia Magazine
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Bills & Legislative Work
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-23
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Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026
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2026-06-08: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-04
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Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-03
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Voting Record Feed
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-23
NaySource
PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-23
NaySource
S.J.Res. 180National Security
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senate · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
NaySource
PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-22
NaySource
PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN851-8Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-21
NaySource
PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-20
NaySource
S.J.Res. 198Healthcare
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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Senate · 2026-07-16
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PN851-8
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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ICYMI: Senator Coons, legal experts warn against Supreme Courtattempts to strip power from Congress in new essay
2026-07-09
Official Senate.gov press release
elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> July 9, 2026 “The framers never intended the legislative branch to bend to the will of the president or the court.” WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.)... Read More
Senator Coons, colleagues introduce bipartisan legislation to streamline distribution of cost-saving energy initiative funding
2026-07-09
Official Senate.gov press release
elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> July 9, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Investing in State Energy Act, which will ensure... Read M
Senator Coons statement on Supreme Court decisions in Trump v. Slaughter and Trump v. Cook cases
2026-06-29
Official Senate.gov press release
elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> June 29, 2026 WILMINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled in Trump v. Slaughter, a case regarding President Trump’s attempted removal of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca... Read More </div
Coons office statement on minor injuries to Senator Coons
2026-06-28
Official Senate.gov press release
elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> June 28, 2026 WILMINGTON, Del. – The office of U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement: “Earlier today, a Delaware driver experienced a medical incident and collided with several cars, including... Read More <div data-elementor-type="loop-item" data-elementor-id="5599" class="elementor elementor-5599 e-loop-item e-loo
Senators Coons, Blunt Rochester, colleagues demand USPS abandon proposed rule to carry out President Trump’s illegal order restricting vote by mail
2026-06-26
Official Senate.gov press release
elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info"> June 26, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester (both D-Del.), as well as Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and the rest of their Democratic colleagues wrote to... <sp
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Delaware Senator Chris Coons recovering after car accident - Audacy
0.74Audacy · 2026-06-29
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Top Dem Senator Chris Coons Injured in Multi-Car Crash After Driver Loses Consciousness in Delaware - The Daily Beast
0.74The Daily Beast · 2026-06-28
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Sen. Chris Coons announces his bid for a fourth term in the U.S. Senate - Delaware Public Media
0.75Delaware Public Media · 2026-06-12
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Kind to Kids Foundation honors Senator and Mrs. Coons - Senator Christopher Coons (.gov)
1.00Senator Christopher Coons (.gov) · 2026-04-02
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Photos - Senator Christopher Coons (.gov)
1.00Senator Christopher Coons (.gov) · 2025-12-10
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Dream Delaware Senate Race: Coons Vs. Castle - Philadelphia Magazine
0.74Philadelphia Magazine · 2014-06-24
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