It’s simple—this Administration wants to reward the rich while beating down the working class. They don’t care what happens to hard-working Americans as long as they get their money & keep the wealthy happy.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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Voting Record — 789
Yes27%
No72%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Richard Blumenthal
U.S. SenatorDemocratConnecticut
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20 recent posts · 104 sponsored · 574 cosponsored
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The CFPB has returned over $21 billion to consumers—putting money back in the hands of working Americans rather than lining the pockets of bank executives. It’s not surprising Wall St & financial giants jumped at the first opportunity to obliterate the agency that holds them accountable.
Trump & Musk shut down the CFPB so the President’s rich pals & corporate oligarchs can cheat & scam Americans out of their hard-earned money. No questions, no accountability, just rolling in the dough.
Despite snow, the Annual Run for Refugees in New Haven sponsored by IRIS drew a huge, spirited crowd—spectators & 5K runners. IRIS does such monumentally important work in helping settlement of immigrants & refugees—more urgently needed than ever before.
It is imperative Congress promptly obtain information on Musk’s power grab, including the extent to which Musk is gathering information about his companies’ competitors & whether his companies' employees are working on behalf of DOGE. That's why PSI is opening an inquiry.
As Ranking Member on PSI, I’m demanding answers from Musk’s companies on his conflicts of interest & unprecedented data heist. Musk shouldn't be able to use sensitive gov’t data to benefit his businesses, endanger Americans’ private info, & consolidate power.
Trump is going to gut your kid’s education.
If he has his way you’ll be saying goodbye to public education while families who can shell out the dough for private institutions get access to quality schools.
Patel is asking for one of the most consequential jobs in law enforcement, leading a Bureau under direct attack from the person who nominated him.
We can't move forward with this nomination without a second hearing—& I'm demanding Chairman Grassley schedule one immediately. 4
Trump & Patel would seemingly rather have the FBI filled with loyalist who would follow them blindly than experienced, objective agents. This deeply endangers our nation’s public safety & ability to enforce our laws. 3/
I am deeply disturbed by reports that agents who investigated January 6 have been ordered to complete a questionnaire detailing their roles in those cases apparently due this afternoon—a literal political litmus test. 2/
Trump is seeking to fire FBI agents for investigating crimes.
I find it nearly impossible to believe Patel knew nothing about Trump’s reported plans to mass fire FBI agents assigned to investigate Jan. 6 when he testified—despite his disingenuous protestations otherwise. 1/
It is reprehensible an unelected billionaire can freely access veterans’ personal info, including their bank accounts & amount of disability compensation received.
President Trump must immediately put an end to this & protect veterans’ benefits & privacy.
Elon Musk’s illegal takeover of the Treasury’s payment systems has serious implications for veterans & their families receiving disability compensation from VA.
With this takeover, Musk can now access veterans' personal data—from where they live, to their bank account info.
Exactly the kind of political firings I asked Kash Patel to say he’d oppose as FBI Director during yesterday’s hearing. He ducked & dodged. Now we know why. Unacceptable.
My heart breaks for the loved ones & all those killed aboard the two aircraft involved in last night’s horrible mid-air collision at National Airport in DC. I thank the first responders for their swift & critical help at the scene.
There’s nothing ‘woke’ or ‘Marxist’ about working to end veteran suicide or delivering veterans the benefits they earned & deserve.
This draconian so-called temporary pause threatens permanent harm to countless people in CT & nationwide. Havoc will be wrought on research facilities, health care providers, & innumerable other public interest causes. It sure looks like an illegal impoundment.
Three Kings Day in New Haven! A wonderful time—thanks to the firefighters & a fantastic community.
This midnight Trump purge portends a surge in corruption & abuse of power.
It well serves self-enrichment by Trump’s wealthy, self-dealing friends—emboldening them by eliminating the only internal agency watchdogs that expose & stop waste & wrongdoing.
Unsurprising & incontrovertible—it’s the Constitution, stupid. Birthright citizenship is in black & white. Trump’s order pretending to eliminate it is simply disingenuous & dangerous. www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
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Voting History
789 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43) |
| 2025-02-24 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Accept House changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-52) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (24-76) |
| 2025-02-21 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-21 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (51-49) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-49) |
| 2025-02-20 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-02-19 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-02-18 | S. Con. Res. 7 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2025-02-18 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2025-02-18 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (72-28) |
| 2025-02-13 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2025-02-12 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-12 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2025-02-10 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (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.