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Christopher Murphy
U.S. Senator · Connecticut

Christopher Murphy

Democratic Connecticut Class I · Next election 2030 Official website
Bills introduced
354
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
3,226
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
97%
4,579 of 4,732 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
3%
128 of 4,861 votes
Bills enacted into law
0.3%
1 of 354 bills they introduced

Based on 4,861 recorded votes and 354 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

Compare with another member

 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 30, 2026
On the Nomination PN1129
Confirmed
S #256 On the Nomination PN1129 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN1129
Agreed To
S #255 On the Cloture Motion PN1129 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340
Rejected
S #254 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008
Rejected
S #253 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852
Rejected
S #252 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197
Rejected
S #251 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Passed
S #250 On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #249 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #248 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #247 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #246 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #245 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89
Rejected
S #244 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #242 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #243 On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 23, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-1
Confirmed
S #241 On the Nomination PN999-1 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #240 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-1
Agreed To
S #239 On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-4
Confirmed
S #238 On the Nomination PN999-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4
Agreed To
S #237 On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5531 IRL Act Sep 24, 2026 -
119-SRES-899 A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the … Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5468 Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act Sep 23, 2026 -
119-S-5470 Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 Sep 23, 2026 -
119-S-5467 MAGNET Act Sep 23, 2026 -
119-S-5436 A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities. Sep 17, 2026 -
119-S-5435 A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children. Sep 17, 2026 -
119-S-5437 A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds. Sep 17, 2026 -
119-SRES-850 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as … Sep 14, 2026 -
119-S-5388 Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act Sep 14, 2026 -
119-S-5341 Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-S-5121 Supreme Court Ethics Act Jul 23, 2026 Law
119-S-4999 Luxury JET Act Jul 15, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4981 Living Wage For All Act Jul 14, 2026 Labor and Employment
119-S-4847 Summer for All Act Jun 22, 2026 Education
119-S-4818 National Strategy for Social Connection Act Jun 17, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4816 Addressing SILO Act of 2026 Jun 17, 2026 Social Welfare
119-S-4535 Strength in Diversity Act of 2026 May 14, 2026 Education
119-S-4522 Let Kids Play Act May 13, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4396 Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2026 Apr 27, 2026 Social Welfare
119-S-4147 Fair Prices for Local Businesses Act Mar 19, 2026 Commerce
119-S-4121 Vote Without Fear Act Mar 17, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-4115 BETS OFF Act Mar 17, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4085 Take Back Our Hospitals Act of 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Health
119-S-4088 Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026 Mar 12, 2026 Agriculture and Food
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SRES-936 A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5614 Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-SRES-920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator f… Sep 28, 2026
119-S-5570 Ready to Work Act of 2026 Sep 28, 2026
119-SRES-905 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day". Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5491 Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Sena… Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-894 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awaren… Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement… Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-870 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latino… Sep 22, 2026
119-S-5431 Diversify Act Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 2… Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-859 A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honor… Sep 16, 2026
119-SRES-852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) … Sep 14, 2026
119-S-5389 Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act Sep 14, 2026
119-S-5280 Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5296 Pathways to Health Careers Act Aug 6, 2026
119-SJRES-211 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or a… Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5201 Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Jul 30, 2026
119-S-5185 Audit the Pentagon Act Jul 30, 2026
119-S-5190 Restoring Justice for Workers Act Jul 30, 2026
119-SRES-814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for ind… Jul 23, 2026
119-S-5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026 Jul 23, 2026
119-SRES-816 A resolution honoring 35 years of independence for the countries of Central Asia and recognizing th… Jul 23, 2026

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through September 30, 2026
$14,020,488
Raised
$8,029,358
Spent
$11,517,904
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $4,353,015. From PACs and other political committees: $0.

What Christopher Murphy's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S2CT00132). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

24 contributions totaling $20,550 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC $5,000 · 1 contribution
  • MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY $5,000 · 1 contribution
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $5,000 · 2 contributions
  • CUMMINS, INC. $3,000 · 1 contribution
  • IHEARTMEDIA, INC. $3,000 · 3 contributions
  • UNITED AIRLINES, INC. $2,500 · 1 contribution
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE ANESTHETISTS $1,000 · 1 contribution
  • BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP $1,000 · 1 contribution

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Mar 30, 2026 IHEARTMEDIA, INC.
To MURPHPAC · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
MURPHPAC Christopher Murphy $-2,500.00
Mar 18, 2026 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher S Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher S Murphy $2,500.00
Mar 10, 2026 BLUE ORIGIN, LLC
To MURPHPAC · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
MURPHPAC Christopher Murphy $-2,500.00
Feb 18, 2026 AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher Murphy $-2,500.00
Sep 23, 2025 IHEARTMEDIA, INC.
To MURPHPAC · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
MURPHPAC Christopher Murphy $2,500.00
Aug 31, 2025 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher Murphy $-5,000.00
Aug 27, 2025 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher S. Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher S. Murphy $2,500.00
May 28, 2025 LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
To SELF · Honoree: Christopher S Murphy
SELF Christopher S Murphy $50.00
Mar 31, 2025 BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP, LLC
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher Murphy $-5,000.00
Oct 29, 2024 SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: CHRISTOPHER S MURPHY
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY CHRISTOPHER S MURPHY $5,000.00
Oct 24, 2024 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher Murphy $-3,000.00
Oct 24, 2024 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher Murphy $-5,000.00
Oct 23, 2024 MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Murphy, Christopher
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Murphy, Christopher $5,000.00
Sep 26, 2024 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher Murphy $-5,000.00
Sep 23, 2024 CUMMINS, INC.
To FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY · Honoree: Christopher Murphy
FRIENDS OF CHRIS MURPHY Christopher Murphy $3,000.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

How this compares across Congress Former members now lobbying

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Connecticut
    2013–present · Congresses 113–119
  • House of Representatives · Connecticut · District 5
    2007–2013 · Congresses 110–112
 Washington, DC office

136 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 224-4041

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APA
Open America. (2026). Murphy, Christopher (Democratic–Connecticut): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/M001169/
MLA
"Murphy, Christopher (Democratic–Connecticut): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/M001169/.
Bluebook (legal)
Profile of Murphy, Christopher, Member of Congress, Connecticut (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/M001169/.
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