Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Senator from CT · Democrat

Christopher Murphy is a Democrat U.S. Senator from CT. This page tracks Christopher Murphy's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In the Senate since 2013. In Congress since 2007.

Christopher Murphy's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 98.72% — cast 387 of 392 roll-call votes (missed 5).
• Party-line voting: votes with Democrat 95.8% of the time (4.2% of votes break with the party).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 354 bills and sponsored or cosponsored 3581, 91 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Christopher Murphy Votes On

• Defense Spending
• Taxation
• Health Insurance
• Immigration
• Climate Change
• Foreign Aid

How Christopher Murphy Voted on Recent Bills

• Nay on “Ratepayer Protection Act” (2026-09-30) — Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
• Nay on “Stop Insider Trading Act” (2026-09-30) — Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
• Yea on “A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.” (2026-09-29) — Motion to Discharge Rejected
• 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 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".” (2026-09-29) — Motion to Proceed Rejected
• Nay on “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” (2026-09-28) — Bill Passed
• Yea on “Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” (2026-09-24) — Concurrent Resolution Rejected
• Nay on “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act” (2026-09-15) — Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
• Nay on “A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.” (2026-08-08) — Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected

When Christopher Murphy Broke With the Democrat Party

Christopher Murphy has voted against the Democrat majority on about 4.2% of party-line votes tracked. Recent examples:

• Voted Nay on “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” (2026-09-28) while most Democrats voted Yea — Bill Passed.
• Voted Nay on “Protect College Sports Act of 2026” (2026-09-24) while most Democrats voted Yea — Amendment Agreed to.
• Voted Nay on “Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026” (2026-08-07) while most Democrats voted Yea — Amendment Rejected.
• Voted Nay on “Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026” (2026-01-15) while most Democrats voted Yea — Bill Passed.
• Voted Nay on “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026” (2025-12-17) while most Democrats voted Yea — Motion Agreed to.

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