Christopher Murphy
U.S. Senator from Connecticut since 2013. Next on the ballot in 2030.
U.S. Senator from ConnecticutBorn 1973
- In office
- 13 yrs
- Since 2013
- Bills became law
- 0
- 51 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 2.7%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 100%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +18.9
- Won 2024
- Next election
- 2030
- Nov 5, 2030
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- Senate Committee on AppropriationsDepartment of DefenseDepartment of Homeland Security · Ranking MemberDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesState, Foreign Operations, and Related ProgramsTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsEurope and Regional Security Cooperation · Ranking MemberNear East, South Asia, Central Asia, and CounterterrorismWestern Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and PensionsEmployment and Workplace SafetyPrimary Health and Retirement Security
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Immigration · Introduced Sep 2026
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Murphy sits in the U.S. Senate
Murphy is closer to the center than 4% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Jeff Merkley, Chris Van Hollen, Bernard Sanders
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Murphy’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats100%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills13%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the U.S. Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Murphy’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Murphy | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | No | No | Yes | Passed 52–47 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | No | No | Yes | Passed 50–49 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HJRES 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.… | No | No | Yes | Passed 49–47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | No | No | Yes | Passed 71–29 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | HJRES 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Not voting | No | Yes | Passed 49–45 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Murphy was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. Senate, Connecticut | Won | D+18.9 |
| 2018 | U.S. Senate, Connecticut | Won | D+20.2 |
| 2012 | U.S. Senate, Connecticut | Won | D+11.8 |
| 2010 | U.S. House, CT-5 | Won | D+8.1 |
| 2008 | U.S. House, CT-5 | Won | D+20.3 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, CT-5 | Won | D+12.9 |
| 2004 | Connecticut State Senate, District 16 | Won | D+22.9 |
| 2002 | Connecticut State Senate, District 16 | Won | D+5.2 |
| 2000 | Connecticut House of Representatives, District 81 | Won | D+36.4 |
| 1998 | Connecticut House of Representatives, District 81 | Won | D+10.1 |
| 1990 | Connecticut House of Representatives, District 72 | Lost | R+13.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Seats Murphy has held
- U.S. Senate, Connecticut · 2013–2031
- U.S. House, CT-5 · 2007–2013
- Connecticut State Senate, District 16 · 2002–2006
- Connecticut House of Representatives, District 81 · 1998–2002
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Murphy has run against
- Matthew M. Corey (R) · 2024 general, won
- Matthew Corey (R) · 2018 general, won
- Linda E. McMahon (R) · 2012 general, won
- Sam S. F. Caligiuri (R) · 2010 general, won
- David J. Cappiello (R) · 2008 general, won
- Nancy L. Johnson (R) · 2006 general, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Murphy
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide M001169
- FEC H6CT05124
- Wikidata Q1077594
- Ballotpedia Chris Murphy (Connecticut)
- Vote Smart 17189
- GovTrack 412194
- OpenSecrets N00027566
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET