Federal · Connecticut · Democratic
Christopher Murphy
Democrat U.S. Senator for Connecticut.
Voted further left than 67% of the Senate, based on 883 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.
On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Connecticut1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- January 3, 20131
- Term ends
- January 3, 20311
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-4041 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Connecticut (2030)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 48 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 227 cosponsored5
- Voted on 54 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 26
- Committees: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Senate Committee on Appropriations2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 7 and cosponsored 35 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4981: Living Wage For All Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4522: Let Kids Play Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 4147: Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Nay on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Nay on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Nay on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 19 bills on this issue5
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 34 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4086: Patient Safety and Whistleblower Protections Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4085: Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Immigration
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 7 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5437: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 5436: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 5435: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Nay on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Guns
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Not voting on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 7 and cosponsored 15 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5470: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5468: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5467: MAGNET Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 23 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5121: Supreme Court Ethics Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 4121: Vote Without Fear Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 3214: Background Check Expansion Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Nay on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202521
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 8 and cosponsored 29 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4999: Luxury JET Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 116: 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. Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 69.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 115: 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. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 0 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4816: Addressing SILO Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4396: Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 3442: Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Housing
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 12 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4818: National Strategy for Social Connection Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 3668: A bill to direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Scotland, Connecticut. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 2816: Stop Sycophants in Government Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 328: Stop Sports Blackouts Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Voted Not voting on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
Drugs and addiction
Money: U.S. Senate, Connecticut (2030)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$13.3M
Spent$7.4M
Cash on hand$11.5M
- From individuals $12.3M
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $1.0M
Gifts from people, by size29
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 83%
- $200–$499 6%
- $500–$999 5%
- $1,000–$1,999 4%
- $2,000 and up 2%
Top PACs and committees giving directly30
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company Political Action CommitteeConnected to Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company | $5,000 |
| International Association of Firefighters Interested in Registration and Education PACConnected to International Association of Fire Fighters | $2,500 |
Individual donors
- $3.7M from 60,085 itemized gifts31
- 30% came from people in Connecticut31
- 3% came from retired people31
- Top states: Connecticut $1.1M, California $497K, New York $393K, Massachusetts $216K, Florida $150K31
Where donors work31
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| 4 gifts | $12,000 | |
| Mass General Hospital | 3 gifts | $12,000 |
| Yale University | 156 gifts | $10,975 |
| Baupost Group L L C | 4 gifts | $10,000 |
| Accenture | 1 gifts | $7,000 |
| Wells Fargo | 10 gifts | $5,670 |
| American Halal | 1 gifts | $5,000 |
| Global Citizens Initiative | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Nestle | 17 gifts | $4,500 |
| Just Creative Partners | 5 gifts | $4,250 |
| Yale | 64 gifts | $3,990 |
| Federal Government | 3 gifts | $3,785 |
| Northwestern University | 22 gifts | $3,665 |
| Club Helsinki Hudson | 12 gifts | $3,600 |
| Ampersand Capital Partners | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Christopher Murphyhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001169Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S2CT00132https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2CT00132/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: contributions to Christopher S Murphy by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2CT00132/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 30FEC: committee contributions to Christopher S Murphy, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00492645&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 31FEC: itemized individual contributions to Friends of Chris Murphy, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00492645&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026