The Trump speech tonight was heavy on distortion, disinformation, & downright dishonesty & light on facts & truth. Sadly, it was also short on solutions for the rising cost of living, job losses, & other urgent economic threats to the state of our union. 1/
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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Voting Record — 772
Yes26%
No72%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Richard Blumenthal
U.S. SenatorDemocratConnecticut
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Richard's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 102 sponsored · 558 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
In a few minutes I will be live, hosting an ICE whistleblower to talk about DHS terrorizing communities without warrants & without restraint.
We know about the Trump Admin’s secret policy to shred your Constitutional rights because of the brave Americans speaking out.
They're coming to Congress because we have the responsibility to not only bear witness to these crimes, but to ensure they don’t happen again.
BREAKING: Through DHS whistleblowers coming to my office, I'm releasing new documents that show drastic cuts to ICE training & testing for new recruits.
It’s unhinged. Unconscionable. Probably illegal. Will Republicans have the spine to call him on it? It’s about time.
Mind blowingly stupid—Trump’s new 15% worldwide tariff raises rates on friends like Britain & Australia but lowers them for China, India, Brazil & others who are adversaries & fueling Russia’s war machine by buying its oil & gas. Exactly the wrong message to Putin & the world.
Just back from Kyiv & Odesa, I’m excited to visit St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in New Haven to describe the unstoppable courage & strength of people in the face of unspeakably cruel bombing, kidnapping, & other Russian inhumanity. Ukraine can win with U.S. support.
Proud to announce a grant increase for Easterseals Veterans Rally Point, expanding suicide prevention services. Named for Staff Sgt Parker Gordon Fox, this program provides help to veterans with invisible wounds—help Fox never got.
The Trump tariffs were a disaster for big & small businesses that paid the price—literally. This kind of economic harm might not have been painful for the millionaires & billionaires in the Trump Cabinet, who claim it’s no big thing, but it deeply hurt average, everyday Americans.
Trump’s unilateral tariffs were not only illegal, they were devastating to consumers buying cars to commute to work, groceries to feed their families, energy to heat their homes, even clothing for their kids.
This rebuke to Trump is a relief for American families & businesses. The Supreme Court has delivered a serious & absolutely necessary rejection of Trump’s lawless trade war. Now, consumers & businesses deserve refunds for the deep suffering Trump’s illegal tariffs have inflicted.
Carolyn Vermont will be deeply missed—as a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader, & a wonderful friend. My sympathies go to her family & all who loved her.
Congratulations to CT's Mac Forehand on his Olympic silver medal. Making our state & our country proud with your determined & daring performance. www.courant.com/2026/02/17/c...
Meta & others in Big Tech will not change until their CEOs are forced to testify & face a jury for their dangerous & defective products. Zuckerberg’s testimony on Instagram’s harm to kids will be a milestone in efforts to reign in Big Tech.
Wishing a peaceful Ramadan to all who observe—may this holy month bring about reflection & renewal. Ramadan Mubarak.
Selective silencing is now an FCC trademark—censorship that should alarm Americans of all views. It ends in a very bad place, throttling voices at all hours, not just late night TV.
Eight years have not erased the pain & heartbreak we feel for the 17 people killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. As the scourge of gun violence continues, let us recommit to honoring the victims of Parkland with action.
I was thrilled by this recognition— Ukraine’s Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise—presented today by President Zelenskyy. I’m proud to help lead strong bipartisan support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s murderous invasion.
Rubio fell flat. His headliner speech sought to calm rifts—but vague platitudes & bromides lacked substance & specificity. Barely any mention of Ukraine, Russia or China.
Strong European support for Ukraine—mirroring ours. Ukraine’s fight is their fight, & ours.
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Voting History772 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
772 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-39) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-41) |
| 2025-07-22 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (61-35) |
| 2025-07-22 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-07-22 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required) |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.