Let's be clear: Trump could continue to fund food assistance programs like SNAP on his own. He's just choosing not to.
He doesn't just want to keep the government to stay shutdown – he wants families to go hungry.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Delaware
Christopher A. Coons
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Voting Record — 783
Yes31%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting5%
Party align94%
Cross-party6%
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Christopher A. Coons
U.S. SenatorDemocratDelaware
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Christopher A.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 51 sponsored · 354 cosponsored
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Don't be fooled: Trump is using the shutdown as a distraction to pursue his radical agenda of cuts to crucial services. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...
Control of artificial intelligence may define the rest of the 21st Century. That’s why Trump’s willingness to give China access to the most advanced computer chips on the market should alarm every American.
Our national parks are paying the price for Republicans' government shutdown, and every day they delay, they are making neglect become the nation’s environmental policy.
Reposted bySenator Chris Coons
Coons: "I'm alarmed by reports Trump is considering allowing Nvidia to sell China their most advanced chip. The defining fight of the 21st century will be who controls AI... it would be a tragic mistake for Trump, in order to get some soybeans out of China, to sell them these critical AI chips"
Delawarean families like Daniel’s can’t afford to see their health insurance premiums double. I’m fighting for families like Daniel’s because they deserve better than the games Republicans are playing with their health care.
I call on both the RSF and SAF to return to the negotiation table, agree to a ceasefire, and lift the blockade on El Fasher. There must be accountability and peace for the people of Sudan. www.reuters.com/world/africa...
After 18 months of a full siege and humanitarian blockade on the city, more than 250,000 innocent people remain trapped in El Fasher, and the RSF’s control of it will lead to even more devastation for Sudanese civilians.
The hard work of any ceasefire isn't getting it signed, it's getting both sides to uphold it. The Trump administration needs to roll up its sleeves and hold both Hamas and Israel accountable to fully implement their ceasefire and protect civilians' lives.
As a hurricane barrels toward Jamaica, the buildup of US troops in the Caribbean is well-equipped to support the regional recovery from this catastrophic storm. President Trump and Sec. Hegseth should instruct them to assist as soon as is feasible. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
How does starving millions of Americans align with Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda? thehill.com/homenews/hou...
Jesus came to preach good news to the poor, not take food off their plates.
Our veterans are suffering because Republicans are keeping Washington shut down. Why are Republicans preventing the government from keeping our promises to those who have served?
Trump ran on ending foreign wars, but it increasingly looks like he may sleepwalk us into a new war of choice in South America. www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-...
President Trump is weaponizing the DOJ to punish his political enemies, even though AG Bondi promised the Senate under oath that this wouldn’t happen. This isn’t justice. It's corruption.
Trump is rolling out the red carpet for his ballroom while American families struggle to buy groceries. You can't make this up.
I'm glad Trump has not only realized that Putin is the obstacle to peace, he's now acting like it. We need to keep moving in this direction in concert with our partners and allies and make it clear to Russia that they cannot wait out the West.
Today is Day 22 of the government shutdown. How come Trump can find $40 billion for Argentina but can’t find a dime for Americans’ health care?
Families and communities across the country are feeling the impact of the Republican shutdown:
🍎Schools may not be reimbursed for free and reduced-price meals.
✈️Travelers are facing delays.
🏠Programs that provide childcare, job training, and support for seniors and veterans are at risk of closing.
Missed checks for air traffic control means missed flights for the rest of us. Air travel will grind to a halt unless Republicans end their disastrous government shutdown.
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Voting History783 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
783 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-07-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-42) |
| 2025-07-08 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-41) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Bennet Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-55) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (99-1) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-79) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-07-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (22-78, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 425(a)(2) of the CBA re: H.R. 1) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Agreed to (51-48, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Padilla Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 ) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.