Christopher A. Coons — U.S. Senator from Delaware
Christopher A. Coons is a Democrat Senator representing Delaware, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Delaware |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1963-09-09 |
| Bioguide ID | C001088 |
Election & Term History
Christopher A. Coons has held 3 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2010.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11-15 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Delaware | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Delaware | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Delaware | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Christopher A. Coons has cast 839 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Christopher A. Coons is more conservative than 89% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.24 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 89% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 839 |
| Votes with own party | 94.1% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 46 of 890 (5.2%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Christopher A. Coons in?
Christopher A. Coons is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Delaware.
How long has Christopher A. Coons served in Congress?
Christopher A. Coons's first term on record began in 2010, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Christopher A. Coons's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Christopher A. Coons is more conservative than 89% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 839 recorded votes.
How often does Christopher A. Coons vote with their own party?
Christopher A. Coons has voted with the majority of their own party on 94.1% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 46 of 890 recorded votes (5.2%).