The Trump Admin's effort to limit access to COVID vaccines upends the long-established vaccine approval process & leaves many questions unanswered. At this week's PSI hearing, I discussed the importance of vaccines to protecting against disease & illness. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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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 · 103 sponsored · 568 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
My heart aches. The loss of these two beautiful lives is a cruel, senseless tragedy beyond words. We must redouble the fight against all hatred & violence. My thoughts are with the loved ones. May their memory be a blessing.
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/21/u...
While Trump dines with whoever has funneled the most money into his pocket, I’ll be putting Republicans on the record with my resolution condemning the President's self-enrichment schemes. It’s time Republicans grow a spine and stand up to Trump’s boundless greed.
Trump’s crypto dinner is a pay-to-play scheme to provide access to the Presidency to the highest bidder—even if the highest bidder happens to be a foreign national who was sued by the SEC for fraud.
www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...
While we yearn for peace, it is increasingly clear to us– and a supermajority of the Senate–that Putin is playing games. The United States Senate stands ready to act if these games continue.
One of the main priorities of our legislation is to hold China accountable for propping up Putin’s war machine by buying cheap Russian oil from the shadow fleet. Without China’s economic support, Putin’s war machine would come to a grinding halt.
Our legislation will isolate Russia–putting it on a trade island by imposing stiff tariffs on other countries that support these atrocities.
We suspect it will be more of the same. If it is more of the same, Russia can expect decisive action from the United States Senate. To that end, we are beyond pleased that we now have 81 cosponsors for legislation to sanction Russia for its barbaric invasion of Ukraine.
As Secretary Rubio indicated yesterday to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State & Foreign Operations, Russia has agreed to provide its term sheet for a ceasefire in the next few days. Its contents will speak volumes as to whether or not Russia is serious about peace.
We must honor our nation's heroes with action—the Major Richard Star Act will do right by our combat-injured veterans in ensuring they receive the full military benefits they have earned & deserve. Nothing is more fundamental than giving our veterans what they are owed.
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Ahead of Trump's dinner tomorrow celebrating those who bought his meme coin, @blumenthal.senate.gov tells @deanobeidallah.bsky.social how Trump and Republicans are boasting about their corruption.
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Veterans suicide prevention research—likely lifesaving—is among the hundreds of contracts canceled by Musk & Collins. No wonder they’re concealing all these terminations—refusing to disclose facts. Ending this research is cruel & dumb. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/u...
Secretary Collins continues to suppress & deny Congress & veterans key info around his careless cuts & workforce firings—including plans to cut 83,000 VA employees. We need the full Senate to be allowed to vote & debate on political nominees—not rubber stamp them without question.
Proud to join Stamford’s Memorial Day ceremony yesterday— a stirring reminder of how much we owe the men & women who have given all for our great nation.
Marie was a warm & tenacious advocate for the people of Hartford. She believed in lifting people up & worked tirelessly to help give others a fair opportunity to achieve a brighter future. She will be deeply missed, & my thoughts are with her family.
www.wtnh.com/news/connect...
Exciting, inspiring Commencement at Albertus Magnus College yesterday, celebrating the Legacy Class of 2025 as this great school marks its 100th year. Congratulations on amazing success!
Honored to participate in Stamford’s Immigration Forum at the Unitarian Universalist Church, highlighting the need to defend health care. No Medicaid cuts to finance billionaire tax breaks.
Magnificent Commencement at University of New Haven, a great success story in American higher education. Proud & excited to join in celebrating a wonderfully diverse & accomplished Class of 2025!
I am keeping President Biden & his family in my thoughts today. He is a tough, courageous man, & I wish him strength & healing as he navigates this diagnosis.
Magnificent celebration of Hospice at its annual Bloom Gala, & thank you Barbara Pearce for immense lasting contributions. Welcome Sylvia Allais!
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Voting History783 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Schumer 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) | Decision of the Chair H.R. 1 | NO | NO | ✓ | Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file) | NO | NO | ✓ | Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47) |
| 2025-06-28 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49) |
| 2025-06-27 | S.J. Res. 59 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-26 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-06-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-40) |
| 2025-06-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42) |
| 2025-06-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (61-35) |
| 2025-06-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-18 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46) |
| 2025-06-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (68-30) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (57-40) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-06-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39) |
| 2025-06-16 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (67-30) |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 1582 (119th) | Kill the motion | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Table Failed (45-52) |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-06-11 | S.J. Res. 54 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56) |
| 2025-06-11 | S.J. Res. 53 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56) |
| 2025-06-11 | S. 1582 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-11 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2025-06-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-41) |
| 2025-06-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-06-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-41) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-43) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-43) |
| 2025-06-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-43) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (57-38) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (48-46) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37) |
| 2025-06-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (72-26) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-36) |
| 2025-06-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37) |
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.