Sen. Christopher Coons Christopher (Chris) Andrew CoonsMurkowski: Supreme Court nominee should not be taken up before election Battle lines drawn on precedent in Supreme Court fight Sunday shows - Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death dominates MORE (D-Del.) on Saturday said that House Democrats must use their oversight power "in a focused and a responsible way" as they go forward with investigations involving President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE, cautioning to not "overdo it."

Coons, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, made the remarks a day after special counsel Robert Mueller Robert (Bob) MuellerCNN's Toobin warns McCabe is in 'perilous condition' with emboldened Trump CNN anchor rips Trump over Stone while evoking Clinton-Lynch tarmac meeting The Hill's 12:30 Report: New Hampshire fallout MORE submitted his highly anticipated report to Attorney General William Barr, marking the end of the nearly two-year investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election that has dominated much of Trump's presidency.

"We have to be careful to use the resources and the abilities of the House majority in a focused and a responsible way," Coons said on CNN's "Smerconish." "We need to focus on things that are relevant and matter to the average American."

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The senator said he agrees with Speaker Nancy Pelosi Nancy PelosiPelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare House lawmakers reach deal to avert shutdown Centrist Democrats 'strongly considering' discharge petition on GOP PPP bill MORE (D-Calif.) that Democrats need to be able to explain what they are investigating. Pelosi said earlier this week that impeaching Trump is "not worth it" without bipartisan support.

"I support Speaker Pelosi’s view that we ought to be able to explain what we’re investigating and why," he said. "There are lots of issues that we’ve known over the last two years, whether it’s Trump’s taxes and the allegations of some impropriety there or it’s ways in which his decisionmaking and policy is unpredictable or even inappropriate."

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Sen. @ChrisCoons: “We have to be careful to use the resources and the abilities of the House majority in a focused and a responsible way.” https://t.co/PCC4BJXtH4 pic.twitter.com/Sbdj1VPbk4 — CNN (@CNN) March 23, 2019

"There’s plenty of things for us to be debating in terms of policy, and there are a few things that deserve focused and ongoing investigation. We should not overdo it," he added.

Coons, who is among those seeking reelection in 2020, said that in light of the upcoming elections, Democrats should focus on issues beyond certain investigations.

"The question the average American is going to ask is not about any of these investigations," he said. "They’re going to ask, 'What would you do, Democratic party, that would make a difference in my life?'"

Coons is set to host a conference call on Mueller's report later Saturday morning.

Since taking over the House majority, Democrats have used their committee powers to launch sprawling investigations into Trump, his administration and his finances. The Judiciary Committee in particular has requested documents from 81 people and entities in a far-reaching probe.

Updated: March 23 at 6 p.m.