# Christopher Murphy

Christopher Murphy is a Democratic U.S. senator from Connecticut.

- Party: Democrat
- Seat: U.S. Senate, Connecticut
- Serving since: 2013-01-03
- Current term: 119th Congress (2025–27)
- Next election: 2030-11-05
- Bioguide ID: M001169
- FEC candidate IDs: H6CT05124, S2CT00132

Source: https://americaspoliticalpulse.com/p/M001169 (America’s Political Pulse, Polarization Research Lab), data through 2026-10-27. Data under CC BY 4.0. Cite as: Westwood, Sean J., and Yphtach Lelkes. 2024. America's Political Pulse [data set].

## Headline

28% of Murphy’s statements contain a personal attack, 2.6 times the Senate Democrat average of 11%.

## What Murphy says (119th Congress (2025–27))

522 classified statements: 390 press releases, 119 Congressional Record speeches, 13 newsletters. Each rate is the share of statements with the label, against the Senate Democrats average; rank 1 is the highest rate.

| Label | Murphy | Senate Democrats average | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal attacks | 28.3% | 10.9% | 1 of 45 |
| Policy criticism | 31.0% | 36.6% | 38 of 45 |
| Policy discussion | 91.4% | 77.8% | 1 of 45 |
| Bipartisanship | 26.6% | 17.8% | 6 of 45 |
| Credit claiming | 31.6% | 26.2% | 11 of 45 |
| Extreme labels | 6.5% | 2.4% | 3 of 45 |

Most discussed policy areas: Government Operations and Politics 43% (Senate Democrats 22%); Armed Forces and National Security 39% (Senate Democrats 21%); Economics and Public Finance 38% (Senate Democrats 24%); Health 32% (Senate Democrats 27%); International Affairs 31% (Senate Democrats 12%).

## Ideology (CSIP)

CSIP score −1.10 (standard error 0.01), from 25,748 donors and 4,969 roll calls. Negative is left of 0, positive right of it, on one scale for every official. 59% of Senate Democrats score lower.

## Votes (119th Congress (2025–27))

915 roll calls. Attendance 97.2% (Senate Democrats 97.0%). Party unity 99.7% (95.3%). 40 votes against the party majority.

Key votes:

- 2026-09-28 · voted nay · On Passage of the Bill · S. 4668 A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among… · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190909
- 2026-09-24 · voted yea · On the Concurrent Resolution · H.Con.Res. 89 A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces… · Concurrent Resolution Rejected · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190903
- 2026-08-08 · voted yea · On Passage of the Bill · H.R. 6500 An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190887
- 2026-08-07 · voted yea · On Passage of the Bill · H.R. 5334 An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for… · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190883
- 2026-07-30 · voted nay · On the Resolution · S.Res. 817 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. · Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190876
- 2026-06-23 · voted yea · On the Concurrent Resolution · H.Con.Res. 86 A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces… · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190843
- 2026-06-05 · voted nay · On Passage of the Bill · S. 2 An original bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 33. · Bill Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190822
- 2026-05-11 · voted nay · On the Resolution · S.Res. 690 An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. · Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190773
- 2026-04-23 · voted nay · On the Concurrent Resolution · S.Con.Res. 33 A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the… · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190764
- 2026-04-16 · voted nay · On the Joint Resolution · H.J.Res. 140 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of… · Joint Resolution Passed · https://voteview.com/rollcall/RS1190743

## Legislation (119th Congress (2025–27))

Sponsored 51 bills: 51 reached committee, 0 passed one chamber, 0 passed both, 0 became law. Cosponsored 296. 5.9% of sponsored bills got out of committee (Senate Democrats 13.5%; rank 39 of 45).

Recent sponsored bills:

- S. 5531: IRL Act (in committee, 2026-09-24) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5531
- S.Res. 899: A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention… (in committee, 2026-09-24) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/899
- S. 5467: MAGNET Act (in committee, 2026-09-23) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5467
- S. 5468: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act (in committee, 2026-09-23) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5468
- S. 5470: Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026 (in committee, 2026-09-23) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5470
- S. 5435: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children. (in committee, 2026-09-17) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5435
- S. 5436: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities. (in committee, 2026-09-17) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5436
- S. 5437: A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds. (in committee, 2026-09-17) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5437
- S. 5388: Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act (in committee, 2026-09-14) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5388
- S.Res. 850: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week". (in committee, 2026-09-14) https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/850

## Campaign money (2026 cycle)

Raised $14.0M (Senate Democrats median $2.6M). 66% of individual money came in gifts of $200 or less. 31% of itemized individual money came from in state. Aggregates only; no individual donors.

## Recent statements

Newest first. Posts on X are listed by date and link only.

- 2026-10-21 · Press release · Murphy Hits JD Vance on Trump Corruption, Brings Receipts · labels: personal attacks, policy discussion · https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-hits-jd-vance-on-trump-corruption-brings-receipts
- 2026-10-21 · Newsletter · JD Vance says he hasn’t seen evidence Trump is enriching himself. I brought receipts. · labels: personal attacks, policy discussion
- 2026-10-20 · Press release · Murphy Statement on Protests in Albania · labels: policy discussion · https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-statement-on-protests-in-albania
- 2026-10-16 · Press release · Murphy, Kelly, Schiff Slam Attorney General Blanche for Illegally Allowing Sale of Guns to Teenagers, Increasing Likelihood of School Shootings · labels: policy discussion, credit claiming · https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-kelly-schiff-slam-attorney-general-blanche-for-illegally-allowing-sale-of-guns-to-teenagers-increasing-likelihood-of-school-shootings
- 2026-10-11 · Press release · Murphy on Face the Nation: Americans Should Be Furious at Trump's Spiraling Crisis in the Middle East · labels: personal attacks, policy discussion · https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-on-face-the-nation-americans-should-be-furious-at-trumps-spiraling-crisis-in-the-middle-east
- 2026-10-10 · Press release · Murphy's Behind-the-Scenes Details of CODEL to the Gulf · labels: personal attacks, policy discussion, credit claiming · https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphys-behind-the-scenes-details-of-codel-to-the-gulf
- 2026-10-10 · Newsletter · Behind the Scenes: My Visit to the Middle East · labels: personal attacks, policy discussion, credit claiming
- 2026-10-10 · Newsletter · Behind the Scenes: My Visit to the Middle East · labels: personal attacks, policy discussion, credit claiming
- 2026-10-09 · Press release · Murphy, Lujan, Democratic Senators Say Broadcasters Owe Americans On Trump's Taxpayer-funded Campaign Ads · labels: policy discussion · https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/murphy-lujan-democratic-senators-say-broadcasters-owe-americans-on-trumps-taxpayer-funded-campaign-ads
- 2026-10-08 · Press release · Fresh Off CODEL to the Gulf, Murphy Accuses Trump, Hegseth of 'Active Cover Up' of Iran War, Addresses Future of U.S.-Saudi Relations · labels: personal attacks, policy discussion · https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/fresh-off-codel-to-the-gulf-murphy-accuses-trump-hegseth-of-active-cover-up-of-iran-war-addresses-future-of-us-saudi-relations

## Links

- Official site: https://www.murphy.senate.gov
- X: https://x.com/SenMurphyOffice
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrismurphyct
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/senchrismurphy
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/senchrismurphy
- Congress.gov: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/M001169

Full profile, with every chart and the methods: https://americaspoliticalpulse.com/p/M001169