Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-DE): Voting Record & 2026 Race

Key votes cast by Sen. Coons in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	DEM MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 30	PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling	NAY	NAY 39–0	Confirmed 47–41
SEP 30	PN1129Cloture: Keith Sonderling nomination	NAY	NAY 45–0	Agreed 53–47
SEP 30	H.R. 9340Cloture on proceeding: Ratepayer Protection Act	NAY	NAY 41–4	Rejected 57–4360 NEEDED
SEP 30	H.R. 7008Cloture on proceeding: Stop Insider Trading Act	NAY	NAY 45–0	Rejected 53–4760 NEEDED
SEP 29	S.Res. 852A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to sectio…	YEA	YEA 44–1	Rejected 47–51
SEP 29	S.J.Res. 197Motion to proceed: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapt…	YEA	YEA 45–0	Rejected 48–51
SEP 28	S. 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 26–19	Passed 77–22
SEP 24	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 43–1	Rejected 49–50
SEP 24	S. 4668Cloture: Protect College Sports Act of 2026	YEA	SPLIT 24–21	Agreed 74–2560 NEEDED
SEP 23	PN999-1Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero	NAY	NAY 45–0	Confirmed 50–47
SEP 22	S.Amdt. 6776Cloture: substitute amendment to Protect College Sports Act of 2026	NOT VOTING	YEA 22–17	Agreed 70–2160 NEEDED
SEP 22	PN999-1Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero nomination	NOT VOTING	NAY 41–0	Agreed 52–43
SEP 17	PN999-4Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell	NAY	NAY 43–0	Confirmed 49–45
SEP 17	PN999-4Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell nomination	NAY	NAY 45–0	Agreed 49–47
SEP 15	S. 4668Cloture on proceeding: Protect College Sports Act of 2026	NOT VOTING	YEA 24–19	Agreed 74–2460 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 3633Cloture on proceeding: CLARITY Act of 2025	NOT VOTING	NAY 44–0	Rejected 49–5060 NEEDED
SEP 15	PN1093-3Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne	NOT VOTING	NAY 44–0	Confirmed 52–45
SEP 14	PN1093-3Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne nomination	NOT VOTING	NAY 44–0	Agreed 47–46
AUG 08	S. 5271Cloture on proceeding: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voter…	NAY	NAY 44–0	Rejected 52–4660 NEEDED
AUG 08	PN1078Confirmation: Todd Blanche	NAY	NAY 45–0	Confirmed 50–49
AUG 08	PN1078Cloture: Todd Blanche nomination	NAY	NAY 45–0	Agreed 50–49
AUG 08	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 42–3	Passed 90–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	S.Amdt. 6732Cloture: substitute amendment to Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 42–3	Agreed 91–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	Confirmation: 74 nominations en bloc	NAY	NAY 45–0	Confirmed 51–47
AUG 07	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 36–9	Passed 86–1160 NEEDED

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
S. 3424	Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR	Became law	3 COSPON.
S. 1659	Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR	Passed Senate	10 COSPON.
S. 4392	Energy Security Pacts ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS	Out of committee	3 COSPON.
S. 2546	A bill to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES	Out of committee	6 COSPON.
S. 4591	NO FAKES Act of 2026COMMERCE	Out of committee	15 COSPON.
S. 2328	Military Learning for Credit Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	1 COSPON.
S. 1883	DISRUPT ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS	Out of committee	7 COSPON.
S. 1731	COUNTER Act of 2025INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS	Out of committee	4 COSPON.
S. 1463	Finding ORE ActENERGY	Out of committee	4 COSPON.
S. 5676	A bill to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to support educational programs in civics and history, and for other purposes.	Introduced	1 COSPON.
S. 5637	A bill to establish the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership, and for other purposes.	Introduced	0 COSPON.
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	Introduced	20 COSPON.

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MilitarySep 21

Lawmakers Demand DOD Investigation After Military AI Intelligence Report Almost Sparked Conflict with China

Coons joined Warner and Reed in seeking an investigation into reported errors involving military AI.

Defense81%

Fox NewsSep 26

Two powerful federal courts face push to break free from DC bubble as unlikely duo steps in

Sen. Chris Coons co-introduced legislation to remove the residency requirement for judges on two federal courts.

Courts83%

TrainsApr 22

Senators introduce bill to prevent loss of some railroad retirement benefits

Coons introduced a bill to prevent some railroad retirees and spouses from losing benefits when they continue working in non-railroad jobs.

Labor83%

MediaiteApr 13

Senator Chris Coons Condemns Trump’s ‘Shocking’ Post Depicting Himself as Jesus Christ: ‘Attacking One of the World’s Greatest Religions’

Senator Chris Coons condemned Donald Trump's use of religious imagery, calling it a 'shocking' attack on Christian values.

Ethics86%

MediaiteApr 1

Mitch McConnell Issues Joint Statement with Democrat Defending NATO Amid Trump’s Threats to Withdraw from Alliance

Senator Chris Coons joined McConnell in a bipartisan defense of NATO, citing the alliance's historical success and U.S. security interests.

Defense83%

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Fox NewsJun 22

Democratic senators back FISA 702 renewal but raise Pulte concerns

Coons supports reauthorizing Section 702 and says Pulte does not belong near the intelligence system.

Defense58%

Jns4d ago

Democratic senators' bill to stop homes for Jews outside Jerusalem hypocritical at best

Klein names Coons among the senators leading the proposed sanctions bill concerning E1.

Foreign policy▲ 2 · ▼ 1

WHYYSep 25

U.S. Sen. Coons of Delaware received, then redirected donations from contractor who’s now in prison for illegal contributions

Coons said his campaign redirected donations from a contractor convicted of illegal campaign contributions.

Elections50%

ReutersSep 23

US Senate Democrats seek sanctions over Israeli settlements, bill says

Coons is a lead sponsor of the bill and says the United States should oppose violent extremist settler behavior.

Foreign policy50%

ForbesSep 21

Delaware Elections: Who's Leading In Prediction Markets?

Coons is the Democratic Senate incumbent, and the article reports that markets put the incumbents’ reelection odds above 90%.

ElectionsINFORMATIONAL

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The NationSep 16

The Reality Today Is That Foreign Policy Hawks Are a Minority in the Democratic Party

Coons is presented as a prominent Senate example of a Democrat whose foreign-policy positions differ from the article’s account of party voters’ views.

Foreign policy67%

The Last RefugeJan 28

Rubio Testimony – Senator Chris Coons (D) Angered Trump Administration Did Not Give Senate Opportunity to Leak Maduro Capture Operation

Senator Chris Coons questioned Marco Rubio about the administration’s decision not to consult the Senate before the operation.

Foreign policy80%

NYT ChineseOct 29, 2025

特朗普考虑向中国出售先进芯片，引发美国官员警惕

Senator Coons warned that selling advanced AI technology to China would be a 'tragic mistake' for U.S. national security.

Economy20%

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MilitarySep 21 · 4 MIN READ

Lawmakers Demand DOD Investigation After Military AI Intelligence Report Almost Sparked Conflict with China

Coons joined Warner and Reed in seeking an investigation into reported errors involving military AI.

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