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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 · 103 sponsored · 568 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 2(source)
Trump’s firing of members of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council who were appointed by Biden reveals a contempt for the apolitical nature of Holocaust remembrance & a disturbing willingness to exploit the memory of genocide for partisan gain. I urge him to reverse these firings.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 1(source)
Meta flagrantly violates the trust of parents & families to pad their pockets. Sen. Blackburn & I have written to Meta demanding they immediately stop offering AI chatbots that can engage in these explicit conversations with minors.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 1(source)
Meta’s AI-powered chatbots on Facebook & Instagram engaged in disturbing, predatory & sexual conversations w/minors. This isn't just an innocent mistake; once again Meta chose growth & engagement over protecting its vulnerable users.
Tennessee And Connecticut Lawmakers Slam Meta Over AI Chatbot Sex Chats With Kids
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued a strong demand for accountability from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg following a
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 1(source)
No ordinary entrepreneur would even dream of this kind of crypto deal. Crypto may seem complex & confusing but this catastrophic abuse of power is very simple. It’s undisguised greed.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 1(source)
Arrogant & avaricious beyond words, crypto corruption in Trump's aspiring autocracy cries out for Congressional investigation. The public needs to know how Trump & his sycophants are brazenly, blatantly exploiting power & self-enriching. Trump’s DOJ, SEC can’t be counted on to stop it.
At a Dubai Conference, Trump’s Conflicts Take Center Stage
A deal for a state-backed Emirati firm to use a Trump-affiliated digital coin was announced in a panel that included the president’s son and his business partner, who promised, “This is only the begin...
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 1(source)
More chaos from the Pentagon—a product of Pete Hegseth’s gross incompetence. Mike Waltz is a fall guy—his firing comes as the Secretary of Defense is jeopardizing servicemembers’ lives with his security breaches. Hegseth should be fired & it should happen today.
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BREAKING: President Trump's national security adviser Mike Waltz and his deputy are leaving their posts, sources say.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 1(source)
The U.S.-Ukraine mineral deal is an investment in the long-term economic strength of our two countries, but is no substitute for security guarantees. I urge President Trump to use this agreement as a stepping stone to real commitments to a prosperous, free Ukraine.
US and Ukraine sign critical minerals deal after months of tense negotiations | CNN
The United States and Ukraine have signed an “economic partnership agreement” that will give Washington access to Kyiv’s mineral resources in exchange for establishing an investment fund in Ukraine.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govMay 1(source)
Assault weapons bring carnage to our streets & schools. These military-style combat weapons are designed to maximize death & destruction. Guns don’t respect state boundaries, which is why we need the Assault Weapons Ban to restrict the ownership & use of mass shooter’s gun of choice.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 29(source)
If Trump really cares about combating antisemitism, he’ll put money where his mouth is—hotlines & reporting systems, training for police, & more—authorized by the NO HATE Act. He’ll stop using antisemitism as a pretext for attacking individuals & institutions that disagree with him.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 29(source)
Even as the insidious virus of antisemitism spreads, & hate crimes proliferate, the Trump Administration is cutting programs we’ve established to fight them. Republicans must stand up & speak out against hate—& tell Trump to invest in the NO HATE Act.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 28(source)
I’ve previously written to Musk’s companies about how they are preventing directly benefiting from Musk’s position. Their responses have been wholly inadequate. Now I’m seeking further answers about their involvement in federal litigation, investigations, & more.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 28(source)
PSI’s memo makes clear that, despite obvious conflicts of interest, Musk’s actions may have allowed him to evade oversight, derail investigations, & make litigation disappear. The net result is to dilute, damage, or even stop accountability.
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Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 28(source)
BREAKING: DOGE’s reckless attacks on the federal gov't are stopping critical oversight—& no one stands to benefit more than Elon Musk. My PSI memo reveals that, as of Jan. 2025, Musk & his companies faced over $2.37B in potential legal exposure from 11 different gov't agencies.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 26(source)
We now have 60 cosponsors, evenly divided both sides of the aisle. I’m hopeful that leadership will allow a Senate vote right away, sending a strong signal to Putin. He can’t keep tapping or playing America.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 26(source)
Trump’s comment after his Zelenskyy meeting—that Putin doesn’t seem to want peace…. “he’s just tapping me along”—shows the need for stronger anti-Russian sanctions. Our bill would impose them.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 25(source)
The students caught in the middle of the Trump Admin’s cruel web have endured weeks of uncertainty & fear. The world’s brightest minds will not bring their talents to our universities when they risk arbitrary removal at any moment.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 25(source)
The Trump Admin’s pause of its cruel, draconian student visa policy is a relief, but may be only a temporary reprieve. Trump may be only repackaging or rebranding this illegal visa revocation practice so we must continue the court challenges & legislative fight for due process.
Trump administration reverses abrupt terminations of foreign students’ US visa registrations
DOJ announced the reversal in federal court after weeks of intense scrutiny by courts and dozens of restraining orders issued by judges.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govApr 25(source)
I’m proud to visit MI to stand with AFSCME members, vets & workers to say “NO” to Musk/Trump’s cruel, unlawful firings, funding cuts, hiring freezes, & more that betray our nation’s heroes. Together, we’ll keep fighting against Republican’s harmful cuts.
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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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-05-14S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 130 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 141 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 132 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13S. Res. 526 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 163 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11S. Res. 690 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30S.J. Res. 184 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 99 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 139 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28S.J. Res. 124 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 124NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28S. Res. 690 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S.J. Res. 114 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 138 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138NOYES✕↔Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 32 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32NOYES✕↔Motion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 123 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

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