Christopher Murphy

Senator from Connecticut

Christopher Murphy, junior senator from Connecticut, has a record of votes and bills to pull U.S. forces out of hostilities with Iran and to block proposed arms sales to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. He also wrote bills to require background checks for all gun sales and tighter gun rules, voted against the 2025 budget law and canceling approved funds, and voted against two fiscal 2026 defense policy bills.

Voted on 890 of 916 roll calls this Congress. Wrote 51 bills and resolutions; of the 48 bills, none has passed a chamber yet. Cosponsored 296 bills.