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U.S. SENATE

Christopher Murphy

DemocratConnecticutCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

What they said 7

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Support the Equality Act

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Murphy supports legislation such as the Equality Act to end discrimination against LGBTQ people in employment, housing, and other areas. He presents the Act as part of his support for LGBTQ communities.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Campaign position · Original date not established

Support immigration reform with a path to citizenship

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Murphy supports immigration reform that creates a pathway to citizenship, permanently protects Dreamers, and invests in humane border security. These are the elements he names for the reform he supports.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

Sources & original wording
supports immigration reform that creates a pathway to citizenship, permanently protects Dreamers, and invests in humane border security.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Allow people and businesses to buy into Medicare

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Murphy introduced the Choose Medicare Act to let every American and every business buy into Medicare. He says the proposal aims to drive down health-care costs.

Context: The passage does not specify eligibility rules, costs, or whether the bill became law.

Sources & original wording
introduced the Choose Medicare Act to allow every American and every business to buy into Medicare
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
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Require background checks for every gun purchase

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Murphy introduced legislation that would require a background check for every gun purchase. He also supports separate legislation to keep what he calls “weapons of war” off the streets.

Context: The passage does not describe the background-check bill’s terms or say it became law.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Require congressional involvement in decisions to use force

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Murphy introduced bipartisan legislation in 2021 to ensure Congress has a role in decisions about the use of force. He presents the measure as part of his effort to end prolonged wars.

Context: The passage does not specify the legislation’s procedures or say it became law.

Sources & original wording
introduced sweeping, bipartisan legislation in 2021 that would ensure Congress has a seat at table when it comes to the use of force.
Original date
Original statement date has not been established. The capture date is not the statement date.
Collected
11/10/2026
Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Protect access to abortion and reproductive care

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Murphy helped reintroduce the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would guarantee equal access to abortion. He also helped reintroduce the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act, which would protect Americans’ ability to cross state lines for reproductive health care.

Context: Both measures are described as legislation Murphy helped reintroduce; the passage does not say they became law.

Campaign position · legislative priority · Original date not established

Restore federal voting-rights protections

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Murphy sponsors the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore the Voting Rights Act and address voter suppression. The bill is presented as proposed legislation, not enacted law.

Context: The passage does not detail the bill’s specific provisions.