This decision is yet another reason why PLCAA must be repealed by Congress.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/
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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Voting Record — 890
Yes29%
No70%
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 · 124 sponsored · 660 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
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.
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.
Visiting Ukraine just days ago, I saw the maps & other evidence disproving Putin’s false narrative that Russia is winning-but no question that he’s amassing forces for a massive summer offensive, preparing more war even as he falsely talks of peace. He’s stalling & stonewalling 5
Putin is intensifying his reign of terror through bombing civilians, kidnapping children, & mobilizing troops—despite Ukraine’s astonishingly effective drone attack on 5 Russian bases. 4/
It’s crunch time in Ukraine, & for U.S. support, both military & economic. My Russia sanctions bill with Senator Graham should be passed in coming days. 3/
Trump told Zelenskyy he has no cards, but Ukraine’s bold, brilliant drone attack shows it has plenty to play—with audacity & agility unmatched by Russia. 2/
In Istanbul talks today, Russia offered more of the same—mocking peace efforts by rejecting a ceasefire, in effect playing Trump & America for fools. 1/ apnews.com/article/russ...
When I visited President Zelenskyy & his team only a few days ago with Senator Graham, these extraordinary qualities of courage & capability were clearly evident. Russians have spread misinformation that they’re winning. Time to pass our sanctions bill.
Ukraine shows amazing guts, ingenuity & daring in bold drone attacks across Russia. Putin has underestimated Ukrainian resolve & ability from the beginning. So have many of our own leaders. www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
Happy Pride Month! Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity & respect— regardless of who they are or who they love. More than a celebration, we recommit ourselves to creating a nation where everyone can be their whole authentic selves & love freely.
Our bone-crushing sanctions bill, scorching Russia’s economy, will hopefully pass within the next few weeks. Also important & supported by France, is greater use of frozen Russian assets, held by European nations, to help reconstruct Ukraine & stop Russia’s destruction.
Europe is strongly united in support of Ukraine & our Russia Sanctions bill— a major takeaway from our highly encouraging meeting with the French Foreign Minister. He’s deeply impressed that 82 Senators, an overwhelming bipartisan group, have joined. France is leading!
Far from independent & impartial, they’re political lackeys— lapdogs not watchdogs. Votes confirming them will come back to bite my Senate colleagues.
If he really cared about waste & fraud, Trump wouldn’t be selecting unqualified, compromised Inspector General nominees—to replace highly qualified investigators he illegally fired. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
More momentum on our bipartisan Russia Sanctions bill, spurred by Putin spurning serious peace talks & his sickening, bloody bombing. He’s playing our President and Ukrainians are literally paying with their lives. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Very special morning in Naugatuck— joining Mayor Pete Hess, & Amy Morrissey (our spectacular summer intern in DC, rising Harvard sophomore & daughter of Andy Morrissey, a highly respected veterans leader) at the Memorial Day Parade. Naugatuck honors veterans every day!
Ukraine needs air defense systems, ammunition, & financial aid. Russia needs bone-crushing sanctions. My Russia Sanctions bill with Senator Graham would impose scorching levies to isolate & break Putin’s economy.
Peace is possible only if Putin comes to the table, instead of playing Trump for time.
Trump says it’s not his war, but he may cause Ukraine to lose it. Refusing to provide the support it needs to resist Putin’s merciless slaughter, Trump emboldens & enables more. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/26/w...
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Voting History890 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
890 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 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) |
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.