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Coons supports U.S. foreign aid as a means to improve conditions in other countries, arguing that it can reduce migration to the U.S. He has expressed concerns about cuts to foreign assistance, particularly in Central America.
Coons supports U.S. foreign aid as a means to improve conditions in other countries, arguing that it can reduce migration to the U.S. He has expressed concerns about cuts to foreign assistance, particularly in Central America.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
“Strengthen international partnerships; responsibly exit Iraq. (Oct 2011)”
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Coons supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform and increased visa caps for high-skill and family-based immigration.
Coons supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for comprehensive immigration reform and increased visa caps for high-skill and family-based immigration.
“Coons supports comprehensive federal immigration reform.”
“Allow more visas for STEM college graduates. (Sep 2012)”
Chris Coons supports legal access to abortion and believes it should remain legal throughout the country. He has described the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a significant loss of freedom for women to make choices about their bodies and futures.
Chris Coons supports legal access to abortion and believes it should remain legal throughout the country. He has described the overturning of Roe v. Wade as a significant loss of freedom for women to make choices about their bodies and futures.
“Coons described the June 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade as taking away "the fundamental freedom for women to make their own choices about their body and their future."”
“Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)”
Coons advocates for federal action to cut emissions and has supported various initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, including the PROVE IT Act, which focuses on collecting data on greenhouse gas emissions.
Coons advocates for federal action to cut emissions and has supported various initiatives aimed at addressing climate change, including the PROVE IT Act, which focuses on collecting data on greenhouse gas emissions.
“In June 2023, Coons was the primary sponsor of the PROVE IT Act, which would direct the Department of Energy to collect data on the greenhouse gas intensity of certain goods made in the United States and other countries.”
“50% clean and carbon free electricity by 2030. (Mar 2016)”
Coons supports stricter firearms regulation and has a history of advocating for gun control measures, including background checks for all firearm sales and restrictions on large-capacity ammunition.
Coons supports stricter firearms regulation and has a history of advocating for gun control measures, including background checks for all firearm sales and restrictions on large-capacity ammunition.
“As of 2010, Coons had a 'F' grade from the National Rifle Association (NRA) due to his stance on gun control.”
“Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)”
Coons supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, arguing against tax cuts that balloon the federal deficit and advocating for a new approach to replace the Bush tax cuts.
Coons supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, arguing against tax cuts that balloon the federal deficit and advocating for a new approach to replace the Bush tax cuts.
“Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs.”
“Undo tax cuts, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)”
Coons supports expanding ballot access and has advocated for automatic voter registration and measures to make voting easier, including a bill for an election holiday.
Coons supports expanding ballot access and has advocated for automatic voter registration and measures to make voting easier, including a bill for an election holiday.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
“No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote. (Jan 2014)”
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Healthcare, Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Coons described the June 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade as taking away "the fundamental freedom for women to make their own choices about their body and their future."”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to protect reproductive rights directly advances the stated position of supporting legal access to abortion.
Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: Cosponsoring the act directly supports the stated position on foreign aid by promoting human rights and public health, which aligns with improving conditions in other countries.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: Sponsoring the act directly supports foreign aid initiatives aimed at environmental conservation, which aligns with the stated position of improving conditions in other countries.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“In June 2023, Coons was the primary sponsor of the PROVE IT Act, which would direct the Department of Energy to collect data on the greenhouse gas intensity of certain goods made in the United States and other countries.”
Why: Sponsoring a bill to authorize the Safer Choice Program supports environmental protection and aligns with the broader goals of climate investment and regulation.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“In June 2023, Coons was the primary sponsor of the PROVE IT Act, which would direct the Department of Energy to collect data on the greenhouse gas intensity of certain goods made in the United States and other countries.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to promote geothermal resources supports the broader goal of climate investment and aligns with the advocacy for renewable energy development.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: Cosponsoring the act supports transparency in foreign investment, which aligns with the broader goals of improving conditions in other countries, thus indirectly supporting foreign aid objectives.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: The resolution emphasizes the importance of supporting democracy and human rights, which aligns with the broader goals of foreign aid in improving conditions in other countries.
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May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2448)
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: The resolution reaffirms support for Taiwan but does not directly address foreign aid or its impact on conditions in other countries, leaving the relationship to the stated position unclear.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: The action relates to military engagement rather than direct foreign aid, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated support for foreign assistance.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: The action addresses military involvement rather than foreign aid, creating uncertainty about its alignment with the stated support for foreign assistance.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: The Energy Security Pacts Act may relate to foreign aid indirectly through energy security, but it does not directly address or advance the stated support for foreign assistance aimed at improving conditions in other countries.
View source →Jun 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2667-2668)
“The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S., arguing that the funding improved conditions in those countries.”
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Reducing tax rates balloons federal deficit & cuts programs.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Healthcare, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2518)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 419.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 327.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7964)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2131)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2136)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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