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
Vote to advance S. 109, the 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 |
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Vote to advance S. 311, the 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 |
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Vote to advance S. 3275, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Would protect unborn children halfway through pregnancy based on their ability to feel excruciating pain. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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Second vote to advance S. 311, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActWould 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 |
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Vote on the Motion to Proceed to Confirm Justice Amy Coney BarrettTo allow the Senate to proceed to the consideration of the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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Vote to Advance to the Final Confirmation of Justice Amy Coney BarrettTo end debate and allow the Senate to proceed to the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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Final Vote on the Confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett To confirm Amy Coney Barrett of the Seventh Circuit Court as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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Important Past Votes
2015: Vote to Advance H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActWould protect unborn children halfway through pregnancy based on their ability to feel excruciating pain. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2015: H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015Would defund certain abortion providers while redirecting approximately $400 million to Community Health Centers. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2017: H.J. Res. 43, a Congressional Review Act Nullification of Obama Administration Title X RuleWould nullify a rule made at the end of Obama’s administration that blocked states from redirecting Title X family planning funding away from abortion providers. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2017: Confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme CourtTo confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2017: Vote to Advance H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017, allowing consideration of the Better Care Reconciliation ActWould repeal and replace Obamacare and defund certain abortion providers. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2017: Vote to Advance Amdt. 667, the Better Care Reconciliation Act, amending H.R. 1628, the American Health Care ActWould repeal and replace Obamacare and defund certain abortion providers. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2018: Vote to Advance S. 2311, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection ActWould protect unborn children halfway through pregnancy based on their ability to feel excruciating pain. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2018: Paul Amendment #3967 to H.R. 6157, the Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations ActWould deny funding to abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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2018: Confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme CourtTo confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED ROLL CALLREAD MORE |
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Tracked Activity: Bills Cosponsored & Letters Cosigned
As of December 2020
S. 109, the 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 COSPONSORSHIP READ MORE |
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S. 160, the 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 SUPPORTED COSPONSORSHIP READ MORE |
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Letter to President Donald J. TrumpRequesting his veto threat for any bill that weakens pro-life policies or laws. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED COSIGNING READ MORE |
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S.130/S.311, the 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 COSPONSORSHIP READ MORE |
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Letter opposing funding for fetal tissue researchEncourages 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 |
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Bicameral letter regarding chemical abortion restrictionsEncourages 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 |
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S. 3072, the Support and Value Expectant Moms and Babies ActWould prohibit the FDA from approving mail-order do-it-yourself abortions. Susan B. Anthony List SUPPORTED COSPONSORSHIP READ MORE |
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