Democrat | Connecticut

Chris Murphy

Lifetime Score: 96.88%
117th Congress Score
88.89%
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Voting Record

FP4A opposed S. Amdt. 5191 to the resolution ratifying Treaty Document 117-3, which would have placed a reservation on Finnish and Swedish accession to NATO and undermined confidence in Article V collective defense commitments, the bed-rock of the NATO alliance. The measure, introduced by Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), failed by a 10-87 vote in the Senate. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who opposed this amendment.

FP4A supported H.R. 4346, the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides for bold investments in securing critical supply chains and strengthening U.S. capacity in strategically important sectors and fields, including semiconductors, STEM innovation and manufacturing, clean energy, quantum computing, and wireless technologies. The bill takes a pragmatic and responsible approach to managing U.S.-China competition, positioning the U.S. to con- tend with China economically and technologically, while guarding against threat inflation. The measure was the product of months of bipartisan, bicameral negotiations and enacted into law via a legislative vehicle originally introduced by Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH). It passed the Senate by a bipartisan 64-33 vote. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who supported this legislation.

Climate Change
Kigali Amendment

FP4A supported the resolution ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, also known as the Kigali Amendment. This update to one of the most successful environmental treaties of all time, provides for a gradual phasedown in the production, consumption, and trade of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a potent greenhouse gas. The reductions called for in the Kigali Amendment will deliver significant climate benefits, contributing as much as a half a degree in avoided temperature rise this century, while also creating tens of thousands of American jobs and billions of dollars in export value due to U.S. leadership in HFC alternatives. The Senate passed the resolution of ratification by a bipartisan 69-27 vote. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who supported this resolution.

Democracy and Human Rights
Support for H.R. 7691

FP4A supported H.R. 7691, the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, which provided $40 billion in emergency supplemental funding, including development and humanitarian aid, to assist Ukraine following Vladimir Putin’s unjust and brutal invasion. The measure, introduced by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), passed the Senate with a vote of 86-11 and was enacted into law. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who supported this legislation.

Gender Equity

FP4A supports intersectional approaches to addressing gender inequality and empowering women across every aspect of society. Backed by that vision, Foreign Policy for America chose to score a collection of bills that address the many ways and areas in which women are either marginalized or disproportionately impacted across the world. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who cosponsored at least three of the following six bills:

  1. The Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (S.142), which would repeal the “Global Gag Rule” barring recipients of U.S. global health assistance from providing information, referrals, or services for legal abortion or advocating for access to abortion services in their country. This legislation, introduced by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), concluded in the 117th Congress with 51 cosponsors in the Senate.
  2. The Keeping Girls in School Act (S.2276), which would allow USAID to make agreements that address social, cultural, health, and other barriers that young women face in accessing quality education. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), concluded the 117th Congress with 4 cosponsors in the Senate.
  3. The Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021 (S.1996), which would enhance protection for LGBTQI+ individuals around the world through directed support. This legislation introduced by Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), concluded the 117th Congress with 26 cosponsors in the Senate.
  4. Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start (S.765), which would establish and authorize funding for a new foreign assistance program aimed at preventing and addressing gender-based violence around the world. This legislation, introduced by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), concluded in the 117th Congress with 24 cosponsors in the Senate.
  5. Girls LEAD Act (S.634), which would require a U.S. strategy to strengthen adolescent participation, particularly among girls, in democracy and governance. This legislation, introduced by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), concluded the 117th Congress with 22 cosponsors in the Senate.
  6. The Women and Climate Change Act (S. 3774), which would require a U.S. strategy and inter- agency coordination to address the disparate impact on climate change on women and girls. The legislation, introduced by Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), concluded the 117th Congress with 7 cosponsors In the Senate.

FP4A supported S. 142, the Global Health Empowerment and Human Rights Act, which would repeal the “Global Gag Rule” barring recipients of U.S. global health assistance from providing information, referrals, or services for legal abortion or advocating for access to abortion services in their country. The measure, introduced by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), concluded the 117th Congress with 51 cosponsors. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who cosponsored this legislation.

FP4A opposed S. Amdt. 5384 to H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act, which would have provided additional funding for the strengthening and implementation of the pandemic-era policy known as Title 42. Title 42 authority has been used to expel migrants and asylum seekers on pretextual public health grounds and has been widely denounced by legal and health experts. The measure, introduced by Sen. James Lankford (R-OK), failed in a 50-50 vote. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who opposed this amendment.

International Organizations
Opposition to S.Amdt.3626

FP4A opposed S. Amdt. 3626 to S.Con.Res.14, which would have forced the U.S. to divest from and disengage with critical international organizations, such as the UN Human Rights Council. The measure, introduced by Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK), failed in a 49-50 vote. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who opposed this amendment.

Use of Military Force
Co-sponsorship of S.J.Res. 10

FP4A supported S.J.Res. 10, which would repeal the 1991 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force (AUMF) against Iraq. These AUMFs are not only outdated and irrelevant, but they also undermine Congress’ constitutional role in matters of war and peace and give sweeping authorities to the Executive with few if any guardrails. The measure, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), concluded the 117th Congress with 52 cosponsors. Foreign Policy for America scored positively those who cosponsored this resolution.