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U.S. Senator from Connecticut

Born

February 13, 1946

Age 80

Phone

(202) 224-2823

Office

503 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut

Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from the state of Connecticut. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been a member of the Senate since 2011. Blumenthal previously served as U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, as a member of the Connecticut General Assembly, and as the 23rd Connecticut attorney general.

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Voting Record — 783

Yes27%

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 · 564 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 6(source)

The Trump admin’s illegal, vindictive cancellation of CT clean energy grants will only raise energy costs, reduce electricity reliability & create more pollution. I’m writing to DOE Sec. Wright demanding answers about this reckless, revengeful action.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 6(source)

Check this out: A CT couple in their 50s with a college age child making $50,000 will see their monthly insurance premium increase over 200%. 2025: $73 2026: $250 Democrats are fighting to protect millions of Americans from these skyrocketing health care costs.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 6(source)

$35 ➡️ $106 if Congress doesn’t act NOW to keep health care accessible & affordable. Democrats are fighting to stop your monthly health care premiums from skyrocketing.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 5(source)

Vindictive, illegal Trump cuts in CT projects only raise energy costs, reduce jobs & restrict economic growth. We’ll fight this blatant bullying.

CT Democrats call Trump's cancellation of 12 clean energy projects 'reckless and shortsighted'

The federal OMB director called it "Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left's climate agenda."

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 4(source)

Unanimity of Insurance Commissioners—whose job it is to make health insurance affordable—is powerful & persuasive. They know firsthand how coverage costs will spiral out of reach, & so will life saving care. 2 www.npr.org/sections/sho...

Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

After warning Congress for months about premium spikes, the leader of the country's insurance commissioners — a Republican from North Dakota — says he's hopeful there could be a last minute fix.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 4(source)

Listen to the Insurance Commissioners—in red states like North Dakota as well as blue—saying that health insurance subsidies must be extended NOW. Delaying the extension makes health insurance unaffordable for open market enrollees—3 out of 4 living in states Trump won. 1/

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 4(source)

Republicans control the presidency & both chambers of Congress. They decided to shut down the gov't instead of working with Democrats to make your health care more affordable. Democrats are standing strong & resolute in the fight to prevent people from paying sky-high costs.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 30(source)

Republicans are driving our country to a health care crisis & a government shutdown—Democrats are fighting to fund the government & protect Americans' access to affordable health care. I call on my Republican colleagues to join us & find a bipartisan solution.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 30(source)

Dismantling the watchdog of watchdogs undermines oversight—another sign of Trump Administration laissez faire attitude toward internal corruption & waste. (Firing all Inspectors General was exhibit A.) Scrutiny should be strengthened, not dismantled.

Trump administration moves to defund inspector general watchdog group

The decision marks the latest example of the administration’s push to limit government oversight activities.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 30(source)

President Trump is barreling towards a government shutdown. Trump has inflicted destruction on the American health care system, & unless we find a bipartisan solution, Americans will continue to feel the pain of his chaos.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 30(source)

President Trump would rather shut down the government than protect Americans' health care. It's time for my Republican colleagues to stop bowing to Trump's demands & work with Democrats to find a bipartisan solution that puts Americans' needs first.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 25(source)

Proud to stand with doctors, vaccine experts & researchers to demand Sec. Kennedy stop the spread of vaccine misinformation & reverse devastating cuts to research funding. Vaccines are safe & effective. They can save lives.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 25(source)

I joined The Lead on CNN to discuss my encouraging meeting with President Zelenskyy & the critical importance of passing the Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 25(source)

Ukraine can powerfully boost U.S. drone production & technology—with immense expertise gained from cutting edge drone warfare against Russia. Joint U.S.-Ukrainian production can propel us to the front, before our adversaries develop A.I. enabled drones capable of carrying WMDs.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 25(source)

Putin’s war in Ukraine is ushering in a new arms race. It has led directly to the rise of lethal, expendable drones, capable of carrying out devastating attacks. We must invest in & build our own capabilities as fast as possible to counter & defeat this developing threat.

Zelensky Warns of Dangerous New Arms Race Tied to Drones

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 24(source)

Upbeat, encouraging meeting with President Zelenskyy after his historic U.N. speech & positive conversation yesterday with President Trump. Ukraine at a critical turning point urgently needs our support, both military & economic.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 24(source)

By the way, did the investigation find & retrieve the $50,000 cash? Did Homan ever pay taxes on it? Those questions & others hang over Homan. Americans deserve answers. And, not least, Homan’s resignation.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 24(source)

What are Bondi & DOJ hiding? There’s no excuse for keeping Homan’s file concealed. The investigation is supposedly closed—so the tape of his accepting a $50,000 bag of cash, interview records, & other evidence, all can & should be released.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 24(source)

Jimmy Kimmel’s return is no cause for complacency. Affiliates continue to bar him. Carr continues as a menace. This Administration is muzzling America. It’s unconstitutional & cruelly undemocratic.

Brendan Carr Plans to Keep Going After the Media

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govSep 24(source)

Hegseth’s prior approval rule smacks of prior restraint—unconstitutional & unacceptable. What’s Hegseth hiding? His concealment is a disservice to brave, dedicated Americans who ably defend our freedoms—like the First Amendment—that he tramples.

Opinion | Pete Hegseth vs. the press

The defense secretary undermines his boss with an ill-advised move against Pentagon reporters.

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Sponsored Bills(102)

S. 4237 (119th)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for tra…
S. 4269 (119th)
A bill to repeal certain student loan provisions, and for other purposes.
S.J. Res. 150 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. 4140 (119th)
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs …
S. 4149 (119th)
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to convene a task force to deve…

Cosponsored Bills(564)

S. 4518 (119th)
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School L…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. 4494 (119th)
A bill to prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in biomedical…
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. 4504 (119th)
A bill to improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. 4487 (119th)
A bill to increase, effective as of December 1, 2026, the rates of compensation for veterans…
Joined: 2026-05-11
S. Res. 723 (119th)
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for t…
Joined: 2026-05-11

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Voting History

783 total votes

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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
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 26 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 33 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02	S.J. Res. 37 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)

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.

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