Sen. Chris Coons

Delaware (Democrat)

SBA List Rating:

F

Senator Coons has voted against efforts to protect the lives of babies born alive after failed abortions, and against efforts to protect taxpayers who don’t want their hard-earned tax dollars paying for elective abortion. Senator Coons has also voted consistently against the confirmation of judges and justices who will respect the constitution, and against executive nominees devoted to protecting life domestically and abroad.

Scored Votes

Procedural vote on S. 109 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act

Would codify the Hyde amendment, ensuring that no federal funds could be used for abortions or to subsidize health plans that include abortion coverage. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE

Procedural vote on S. 311 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Would criminalize infanticide and clarify the standard of care that must be given to babies born alive after failed abortions. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE

Vote to advance S. 3275 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Would protect unborn children after five months post-fertilization based on their ability to feel excruciating pain. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE

Second vote to advance S. 311 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Would criminalize infanticide and clarify the standard of care that must be given to babies born alive after failed abortions. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE

Tracked Activity: Bills Cosponsored & Letters Cosigned

As of May 2020

S. 109 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act

Would codify the Hyde amendment, ensuring that no federal funds could be used for abortions or to subsidize health plans that include abortion coverage. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTS COSPONSORSHIP READ MORE

S. 160 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act

Would protect unborn children after 5 months post-fertilization based on their ability to feel excruciating pain. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTS COSPONSORSHIP READ MORE

Letter to President Donald J. Trump

Requesting his veto threat for any bill that weakens pro-life policies or laws. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED COSIGNING READ MORE

S.130/S.311 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Would criminalize infanticide and clarify the standard of care that must be given to babies born alive after failed abortions. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTS COSPONSORSHIP READ MORE

Letter opposing funding for fetal tissue research

Encourages the president to stand strong against unethical science that uses aborted fetal tissue, and to instead continue to fund better, ethical alternatives. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED COSIGNING READ MORE

Bicameral letter regarding chemical abortion restrictions

Encourages FDA Commissioner to uphold restrictions on the dispensing of chemical abortion put in place for the safety of women. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED COSIGNING READ MORE