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U.S. Senator

Christopher A. Coons

Delaware · Democrat
Power Score
Notable
Ranked in the top 25% of all Senate members
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  • In Office Since
    Nov 15, 2010
  • Next Election
    Nov 2026
  • Current Term
    3rd Term

At a Glance

50
Bills Sponsored
1 passed
19
Committees
3 leadership
85%
Party Alignment
Strong
28
Power Score
Top 25%
DE
District
Delaware

Leadership Roles

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  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
    Member
    The Senate Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation allocating federal funds prior to expenditure from the treasury. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by the Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Committee on the Budget. The Committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year to compensate for emergency expenses.
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
    Member
  • Department of Defense
    Ranking Member
  • Energy and Water Development
    Member

Voting Alignment

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  • With party85%
  • With districtSample
  • Bipartisan2%
  • Against party15%

Based on 49 recorded votes.

District Snapshot

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DE
Statewide · Delaware
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Residents
Democrat
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Top Issue Areas

From 50 recent bills
  • Economy
    25%
  • Military
    23%
  • Climate
    15%
  • Tech
    13%
  • Safety
    10%

Share of issue-area tags across the 50 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.

Recent Activity

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    Coons weighs in on this week's key votes
  • Recent · Sample
    Coons co-sponsors new legislation
  • Recent · Sample
    Coons statement on committee action

Recent Bills Sponsored

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S 45912026

NO FAKES Act of 2026

In Committee
S 43922026

Energy Security Pacts Act

In Committee
S 47072026

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a policy for the Department of Defense on maximizing autonomy and artificial intelligence systems, to establish requirements relating to Department review and verification of autonomous weapon systems, and artificial intelligence capabilities, and for other purposes.

In Committee
SRES 7512026

A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".

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