Chris Murphy's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
4 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 2 bills on the floor schedule
This week, Murphy voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 11 roll calls and against it on 1.
Senate in session
Senate in session
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· Business meeting
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Mary Lazare, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, all of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, and Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, both to be a Member of the National Mediation Board.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Justin Bytheway, of Utah, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Tonga, William Flens, of the District of Columbia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Chad, Douglas Holder, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, Marc Dillard, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Madagascar, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Union of the Comoros, and Jessica Long, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, all of the Department of State.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee · 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
· Hearing
Hearings to examine Nicaragua's political crisis, focusing on Ortega's assault on democracy.
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues (Senate Foreign Relations Committee) · 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on an update on Venezuela.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee · 217 Capitol Visitor Center (Senate side) · Notice
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S.J.Res. 197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, where Murphy sits · Murphy voted Yea · Source
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Murphy is a cosponsor · Murphy voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 70 of 74 roll calls (95%).
Murphy voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 64 roll calls and against it on 6.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (10)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Chris Murphy | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | No. 250 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668S. 4668, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 243 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 242 | On the Amendment S. 4668Amdt. No. 6776 | Amendment Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 22 | No. 240 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 22 | No. 239 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-1Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 17 | No. 236 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 15 | No. 235 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 7 | No. 223 | On the Amendment H.R. 5334Paul Amdt. No. 6715 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 16 | No. 199 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 198 | Motion to Proceed Rejected | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jul 16 | No. 198 | On the Cloture Motion PN851-8Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Murphy (14)
S. 5531 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on digital advertising, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 899 A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5006)
S. 5468 Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5467 MAGNET Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5470 Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5437 A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at children's playgrounds.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5435 A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at school bus stops for children.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5436 A bill to prohibit immigration enforcement actions at child care facilities.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5388 Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 850 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4674-4675)
S. 5341 Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5121 Supreme Court Ethics Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4999 Luxury JET Act
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 4981 Living Wage For All Act
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Cosponsored by Murphy (42)
S.Res. 936 A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5614 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to issue guidance and recommendations for institutions of higher education on removing criminal and juvenile justice questions from their application for admissions process.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.Res. 920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S. 5570 A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 905 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
S. 5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 894 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Ataxia Awareness Day", and raising awareness of ataxia, ataxia research, and the search for a cure.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4950-4951)
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S. 5491 Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
S.Res. 870 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
S. 5431 Diversify Act
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 816 A resolution honoring 35 years of independence for the countries of Central Asia and recognizing the importance of the United States growing relationship with Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790)
S.Res. 864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S.Res. 859 A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)
S. 3791 Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
S. 5389 Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5296 Pathways to Health Careers Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5280 Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 211 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 2511 College Transparency Act
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 537.
S. 5185 Audit the Pentagon Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5190 Restoring Justice for Workers Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5201 Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.Res. 181 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 216. (consideration: CR S4357)
S. 3733 A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.
S.Res. 814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 180 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 49. Record Vote Number: 207.
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S. 4982 Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 200 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action Jul 13, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4929 EBOLA Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S.J.Res. 185 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
S. 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
