Chris Murphy

Christopher Scott Murphy is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Connecticut since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the United States House of Representatives, representing from 2007 to 2013. Before being elected to Congress, Murphy was a member of both chambers of the Connecticut General Assembly, serving two terms each in the Connecticut House of Representatives and the Connecticut Senate . Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Chris Murphy has 954 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 2006 Broadcast as a State Senator for Connecticut. The year with the most videos was 2017 with 97 videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 2014 with an average of 9,100 views per program. Most appearances with Chuck Schumer (44), Richard Blumenthal (26), Patty Murray (20). Most common tags: Gun Control, Mass Shootings, Affordable Care Act.

Appearances by Title:January 3, 2013 - Present U.S. Senator, D-CT View Map


Videos: 692 c. January 1, 2003 - Present State Senator, Connecticut
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Videos: 38

Previously

U.S. Representative, D-CT 5th January 4, 2007 - January 3, 2013 Videos: 222 U.S. Representative-Elect, Connecticut
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c. November 8, 2006 - c. January 3, 2007 Videos: 1

Recent Appearances

  • Senate Hearing on 32-Hour Work Week

    Senate Hearing on 32-Hour Work Week

    The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing to examine the potential for a nationwide 32-hour …

  • Senate Session

    Senate Session

    The Senate approved (77-13) the House-passed continuing resolution to extend government funding in two stages, until March 8 …

  • Senate Session

    Senate Session

    The Senate confirmed two U.S. District Court nominations: Julie Sneed, District of Middle Florida; and Melissa Damian, Distri…

  • Pharmaceutical Company CEOs Testify on Prescription Drug Prices

    Pharmaceutical Company CEOs Testify on Prescription Drug Prices

    “We are aware of the many important lifesaving drugs that your companies have produced ... but I think as all of you know, th…

  • Senate Session, Part 1

    Senate Session, Part 1

    The Senate voted to limit debate on Kurt Campbell’s nomination to be deputy secretary of state.

  • Senate Democratic Agenda

    Senate Democratic Agenda

    Following the Senate Democratic weekly caucus lunch meeting, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Democratic leaders spok…

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Appearance Stats

Member of Congress Record

District Map
Ideology Rankings
Past Elections

Ideology data is based on DW-NOMINATE statistics developed by Keith Poole and Howard Rosenthal. More information can be found at Voteview .

Historic election results compiled from data found on FEC.gov

Committees

Votes

Floor Activity

    • Days on Floor: 30
    • Total Time Speaking: 5 hours
    • Common Floor Remark Topics:

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