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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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Senate District (Statewide)

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Social & Web

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Richard Blumenthal

U.S. SenatorDemocratConnecticut

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Richard's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 103 sponsored · 568 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 17(source)

A win for workers at Ahlstrom's Windsor Locks facilities & a victory for working families. Joining the @steelworkers.bsky.social recognizes these employees' invaluable hard work & allows for better pay, safer working conditions, & improved benefits.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 16(source)

The rise in attacks on faith institutions & community centers is sickening. Proud to join local leaders to reaffirm & pledge my support for increasing the Nonprofit Security Grant Program to at least $500 million.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 15(source)

Wishing a very Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads & father figures in our lives! Thank you for your endless love & support.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 14(source)

Thousands at No Kings Rally in Hartford—saying Hands Off Medicaid, SNAP food assistance, voting rights, civil liberties & more. Vowing to fight back & preserve our democracy.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 14(source)

Proud & joyful commencement at Goodwin University—great careers ahead with this spectacular educational foundation.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 14(source)

Proud to be at No Kings Rally in Farmington, with hundreds fighting to preserve our democracy. Undeterred by drizzle & dark skies.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 14(source)

My heart breaks & stomach turns at Minnesota’s tragedy. Political violence is a vile, virulent threat to our democracy. My prayers go out to the loved ones of Rep. Hortman & her husband, Mark, & Sen. Hoffman & his wife, Yvette.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 12(source)

Homeland Security personnel are making us less secure. I’m proud of @padilla.senate.gov for asking questions important to his constituents, & we should be asking questions about how this travesty happened.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 12(source)

I couldn’t believe my eyes. This manhandling removal & handcuffing of a US Senator at a public event is absolutely revolting & repugnant to American values. It’s a basic violation of civil rights.

The Associated Press

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BREAKING: Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed after interrupting a news conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. apnews.com/article/los-...

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Joey Contino@joeycontino.bsky.socialJun 11(source)

Exclusive Interview - Senator Blumenthal: 90+ Senators Are Ready To Sign The Russia Sanctions Bill + Will Be Able to Override Trump's Veto. Watch the full interview here youtu.be/0_EI956Fpfs

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 11(source)

#DACA recipients are our friends & neighbors. Their dream is American citizenship in the best sense—giving back to the country that is their home. We must provide permanent legislative protections for Dreamers. #HomeIsHere

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 10(source)

I first introduced Insurrection Act reforms before the election, fearing that future misuse of the military might only inflame conflict & threaten key rights. Now that nightmare seems imminently, fearfully real. Congress must act.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 10(source)

As Trump moves to expand military deployments, possibly using protests in L.A. as a pretext for more broadly silencing free speech or even imposing martial law, I’ll be reintroducing reforms to the Insurrection Act that check potential abuse or overreach.

Democratic senator seeks guardrails as Trump deploys troops to LA

Sen. Richard Blumenthal plans to introduce an updated version of his proposal to overhaul presidential powers.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 9(source)

Rollicking, joyful crowds & marchers at Middletown’s PrideFest Parade this weekend. Tens of thousands came to celebrate, empower, & protect a wonderful loving community.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 7(source)

Thank you to all the groups & organizers who made possible Peace Week 2025 in Bridgeport, culminating in a City Hall flag raising. We remember the victims. Honor with action. Time to redouble our fight against gun violence.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 7(source)

Celebrating Juneteenth in Bridgeport at a wonderful parade in Seaside Park. Thank you to all the organizers!

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

As I said yesterday, this is a problem that cannot be solved only through the courts, & the Supreme Court’s decision today makes that even more clear. Until Congress acts, gun manufacturers will continue to fuel violence & chaos with impunity. 2

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

This decision is yet another reason why PLCAA must be repealed by Congress. PLCAA is the ultimate sweetheart deal—legal immunity afforded to basically no other industry for a product that kills tens of thousands of Americans every year. 1/

SCOTUSblog

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Open post ↗

BREAKING: Supreme Court rules Mexico’s suit against American gun manufacturers is barred under federal law.

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

Putin doesn’t 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 to retaliate. Just like Putin didn’t 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 to invade Ukraine. And Trump doesn’t 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 to be OK with it. Nothing about this is inevitable—we get to decide whose side we want to be on, and I’m standing with Ukraine, not Russia.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govJun 3(source)

Trump’s meme coin plummeted after his pay-for-access gala dinner. So it's time for another grift to pump $TRUMP’s value—enriching the President & his business partners. More craven cryptocurrency corruption protected & enabled by Congressional Republicans.

Trump to launch branded crypto trading application

New crypto trading and wallet application, created in partnership with Magic Eden, invites fans of President Trump to buy his memecoin

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Sponsored Bills(103)

S. 4543 (119th)
A bill to create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pac…
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 …

Cosponsored Bills(568)

S. 4535 (119th)
A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4540 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individ…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4545 (119th)
A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies …
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 732 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence an…
Joined: 2026-05-14
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

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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
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (44-51)
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)

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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