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At a Glance
Seat
U.S. Senator from Delaware
Born
February 10, 1962
Age 64
Phone
(202) 224-2441
Office
513 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Delaware

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa LaTrelle Blunt Rochester is an American politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. From 2017 to 2025, she served as the U.S. representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman and first African American to represent Delaware in both chambers of Congress.

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Voting Record — 787
Yes27%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
U.S. SenatorDemocratDelaware
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Lisa's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 33 sponsored · 185 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 22(source)
I was proud to be at Delaware Technical Community College in Dover today to celebrate National TRIO Day and 60 years of the TRIO Programs! Over the last six decades, these programs have propelled millions of students to new heights, breaking barriers on the way to achieving incredible success.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester giving remarks
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester answering a student’s question
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester in conversation with students
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester and DelTech President Dr. Mark Brainard
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 21(source)
These NIH funding cuts threaten research happening in Delaware on heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke recovery, & more. This is what this administration is focused on. Not lowering your household costs.
Delaware’s innovation pipeline could be at risk with new NIH funding policy
With a proposed cap on indirect costs for NIH grants, Delaware's life science sector could be hit the next generation of start-ups and researchers.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 20(source)
Republicans are passing a bill to cut Medicaid so Trump and his billionaire friends can pay for their tax cuts. This means ripping health care away from millions to lower taxes for the ultra wealthy. This isn't what Americans meant when they said they wanted lower costs.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program February 18, 2025
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 19(source)
Poultry farming is huge in Delaware and as we contend with outbreaks of the avian flu, it is critical that our farmers don’t pay the price. I'm proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill with Senator Chris Coons to provide our farmers a lifeline.
Coons, Wicker introduce bill to protect poultry growers against avian flu outbreaks
U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) this week introduced the Healthy Poultry Assistance & Indemnification Act (HPAI Act) to ensure that all poultry growers and laying operat...
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 15(source)
I am deeply concerned that the President and his unelected billionaire friend are illegally cutting funding for lifesaving medical research administered through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We cannot and will not sacrifice research for recklessness. Read my full statement ⤵️
Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Illegal Cuts to NIH, Threatening Lifesaving Research at Universities  - Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would immed...
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 14(source)
I'm proud of our federal workers. I've heard from many of them about the unacceptable chaos & mistreatment they've experienced over the past several weeks. I was glad to meet with the American Federation of Government Employees District 3 and express my commitment to protecting our public servants.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with representatives of the American Federation of Government Employees District 3
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 14(source)
The Delaware Wing - Civil Air Patrol represents the future of the growing aviation opportunities in Delaware, including at @delstateuniv.bsky.social. It was great to host these future aviators in the Capitol this week. I look forward to working in the Senate to support the Civil Air Patrol.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester meeting with representatives of the Delaware Wing - Civil Air Patrol
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester meeting with representatives of the Delaware Wing - Civil Air Patrol
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 11(source)
Providing a high-quality education for our future generations is among our greatest responsibilities. And understanding how our students are doing and what they need to be successful is invaluable, not wasteful. They need to stop playing games with our schools.
Elon Musk’s Team Decimates Education Department Arm That Tracks National School Performance
The Trump administration canceled $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, which partners with scientists and education companies to compile and make public data abou...
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 11(source)
Created during the Great Depression, the FDIC is critical to the security of our banking system. Along with their team of billionaires, the Trump Administration wants to ensure the FDIC can't properly do its job. My colleagues & I are demanding answers.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: Current FDIC staffing shortages 'threaten the safety and soundness of the banking system'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the FDIC should evaluate whether the decision to rescind job offers to bank examiners threatens the stability of the banking system.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 7(source)
The Treasury's systems handle your sensitive personal & financial info, as well as trillions of dollars in Social Security payments for retirees & tax refunds for families. We want answers on who has access to these systems & what they are doing with them.
Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systems
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk’s team was given to the government’s payment system.
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Voting History
787 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
2025-07-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Motion to Discharge H.R. 4NONO✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓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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