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Christopher Murphy
DemocratU.S. Senator · Connecticut
U.S. Senator since 2013 · U.S. Representative 2007–2013 · Member of the State Senate of Connecticut 2003–2007
- Current term
- Next election
- Committees
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- 0CompromiseCompromise
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- 0In progressIn progress
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- 0BlockedBlocked
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- 0BrokenBroken
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What they promised
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How they voted
- roll-call votes
- 915
- with their party
- 95.4%
- missed (2.7%)
- 25
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act · Sep 30, 2026
Where they come from
Offices held
- U.S. Senator, Connecticut · 2013 – now
- U.S. Representative, Connecticut’s 5th district · 2007 – 2013
- Member of the State Senate of Connecticut · 2003 – 2007
- Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives · 1999 – 2003
Work before office
- Lawyer, writer, jurist
Education
- Wethersfield High School
- Exeter College, 1994 – 1995
- Bachelor’s degree, Williams College, 1996
- Juris Doctor, University of Connecticut School of Law, 2002
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Full background and sourcesBackground
- Born
- Aug 3, 1973 · White Plains, New York
- Education
- Wethersfield High School
- Exeter College, 1994 – 1995
- Bachelor’s degree, Williams College, 1996
- Juris Doctor, University of Connecticut School of Law, 2002
- Work outside office
- Lawyer, writer, jurist
- First elected to Congress
- 2006, U.S. House
- Military service
- None recorded
Career
Path
- State legislature
- U.S. House
- U.S. Senate
2013 – now, current,Federal
U.S. Senator, Connecticut
2025 – now, current,Party
Senate Democratic Conference Deputy Secretary
2007 – 2013, past,Federal
U.S. Representative, Connecticut’s 5th district
2003 – 2007, past,State
Member of the State Senate of Connecticut
1999 – 2003, past,State
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
In office
Committees · 119th Congress
Appropriations
Foreign Relations
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Leadership
- Senate Democratic Conference Deputy Secretary
Voting record
95.4%
Votes with the Democratic majority
25
Missed votes
915
Senate roll calls
Recent votes
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On the nomination · Confirmed 47–41
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On cloture · Agreed to 53–47
- NayRatepayer Protection Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 57–43 (60 needed)
- NayStop Insider Trading Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 53–47 (60 needed)
- YeaA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On motion to discharge · Rejected 47–51
- YeaA 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".
On motion to proceed · Rejected 48–51
- NayProtect College Sports Act of 2026
On passage · Passed 77–22
- YeaTo establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
On the amendment · Rejected 47–52
- YeaTo increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
On the amendment · Rejected 49–50
- YeaTo limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
On the amendment · Rejected 42–54