A potentially historic turning point—showing strength supporting Ukraine is key to peace, after Putin’s optics triumph & Trump’s weak retreat. Bromantic coddling, reversing his ceasefire insistence (& more) only embolden Putin—a KGB thug who understands only force. time.com/7310116/trum...
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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Voting Record — 782
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
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
An amazing win by true champions. All CT is cheering for Fairfield National! You’re making us all proud!
www.courant.com/2025/08/15/f...
The Trump Admin’s cruel, senseless cuts to the federal workforce hamper the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality’s ability to carry out essential work that improves care quality, saves the government billions annually, & most importantly, saves lives. www.statnews.com/2025/08/13/f...
Medical debt will be a burgeoning burden as cuts in healthcare coverage kick in. Saving people from big black marks on their credit report is why I’m helping lead the Medical Debt Relief Act.
Norwalk’s National Night Out event drew great crowds—a strong showing of community & public service.
Posting violent threats after a deadly shooting should be disqualifying to serve in any position of public trust. I'm calling on Sec. Kennedy to fire Robert Malone from ACIP & to restore all 17 members who he wrongfully terminated in June thehill.com/policy/healt...
Inspiring visit to Family Centers FQHC in Stamford—a health center expanding to meet community health care needs. Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers are in fact critical to adequate medical services in CT. Federal cuts in support are deeply dangerous & damaging.
Hate crimes are abhorrent, but strong action can deter them. Thank you to Stamford police for prompt enforcement. Crimes involving Islamophobia or any other religious or ethnic bias should have zero tolerance. www.greenwichtime.com/news/article...
Delay & play Trump—always Putin’s strategy. Trump should make clear he sees through it, especially after his European conference today. A ceasefire looks like surrender if it’s on Putin’s terms. Particularly without Ukraine even in the room. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...
Trump tirelessly exploits power for personal profit—including crypto—the public interest be damned. He’s grifter-in-chief, in an Administration filled with them. theintercept.com/2025/08/09/t...
CT Transit celebrating 50 years of service— thanks to hardworking, dedicated drivers, mechanics, schedulers, & more. CT appreciates you.
Our country is facing a burgeoning housing crisis, & we must take action now to combat it. The American Housing & Economic Mobility Act will help people find a safe, secure, & affordable place to live.
Trump blinks—again. Just as he ducked his Russia deadline on Friday, he’s delaying any sanctions reckoning for China. A reprieve & retreat for Russia’s largest oil & gas customer. A message of supreme weakness going into this week’s Putin summit. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
CT consumers are paying too much for electricity—with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission totally failing to protect them against rising transmission costs. I’m demanding FERC—a paper tiger—do its job.
New Haven’s amazing Puerto Rican Festival had everything—huge joyful crowds, roaring music, delicious food, & absolutely perfect weather. Thanks to my teammate Joe Rodriguez for his leadership, & all the dedicated volunteers who made it a tremendous success.
An awe-inspiring visit with Michelle Nicholson, owner of The Flour Girl Bakery & Cafe & SBA/CT Small Business Person of the Year. Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement honoring your vision, craftsmanship, & community impact.
Local policing is a local responsibility— federal intervention only a last resort. No need in D.C.
Reeking of vengeance & vanity, Trump’s local policing takeover seems totally unnecessary & likely unlawful. It’s also a deeply frightening precedent for other cities, where his personal whims & ambitions may lead to more military deployments. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08...
Proud to join environmental leaders to honor Lynn Werner with the 2025 Conservation Hero Award from the CT Land Conservation Council. She’s been a fearless, fierce advocate as leader of the Housatonic Valley Association. And so effective in protecting CT natural treasures.
Putin is an KGB thug. He understands only force—military or economic. The Graham-Blumenthal bill can show unity on scorching sanctions, stifling Putin’s energy revenues & crippling his economy. Peace through strength.
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Voting History782 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (49-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (49-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-07-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-42) |
| 2025-07-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-41) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Bennet Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-55) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (99-1) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-79) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-07-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (22-78, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 425(a)(2) of the CBA re: H.R. 1) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Agreed to (51-48, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Padilla Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 ) | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
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.