DOJ’s IG is AWOL. Apparently captured by his enemies—waste, fraud, & abuse. We need a watchdog, not an invisible lapdog, especially now as corruption infects the entire DOJ.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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Voting Record — 851
Yes29%
No70%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Richard Blumenthal
U.S. SenatorDemocratConnecticut
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20 recent posts · 113 sponsored · 598 cosponsored
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Inspectors General are supposed to root out waste, fraud, & abuse—not ignore wrongdoing by the Administration. The DOJ's OIG is failing the American public while misconduct runs rampant within the Department. The OIG must step up & do its job. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/u...
Exciting visit with the next generation of builders & the professionals already shaping CT's future. Building trades offer strong wages, benefits, job security, & pride—helping individuals to build a career.
Quirky! A nice judicial word for B.S., used by Chief Justice Roberts to describe Trump’s case for eliminating birthright citizenship. A unanimous court should flush it. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/01/u...
Excited to attend the CT Manufacturing, Engineering, & Technology Career Fair—a great event connecting businesses with prospective employees, providing new career paths for driven individuals working for a bright future. Thank you CCAT, Quinnipiac, & other organizers.
American tax payers deserve better from the IRS—not a crippled agency struggling to deliver on their sole purpose. 6
Ahead of Tax Day on April 15, I’ve demanded the IRS ensure they are fully prepared for tax season. Trump slashed 27% of their workforce last year—leading to long wait times, delayed refunds & poor customer service. 5/
Americans are required to pay taxes, so the federal gov should provide an easy, low cost option to do so. Cancelling Direct File was stupid & hurts hundreds of thousands of Americans who used it. Big tax preparers charge $150 or more to file your taxes—unaffordable for many. 4/
Direct File was a free, straightforward tax filing option, but Trump sold out American taxpayers to appease the big tax preparation software companies that lobbied against the program. I’m demanding it be restored. 3/
Hence, there are more expenses to file, fewer IRS staff to answer questions, longer waits for refunds, more maddening run around. 2/
THREAD: Filing your taxes is painful—& Trump is making it more so. Cruelly & stupidly, Trump has eliminated Direct File (costless, simple, easy, quick) & fired one-third of IRS’s workforce. 1/
Trump took a wrecking ball to the White House—illegally & recklessly destroying the People's House for his own personal preferences. This judge's order says it all: construction must stop unless & until Congress approves. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/u...
Threats of a bloody, costly invasion imperiling America’s sons & daughters, skyrocketing prices, countless civilian lives already lost—the terrible mounting toll of Trump’s feckless war of impulse & illusion highlight his tragic lack of plan, & purpose. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/u...
The pervasive spread of sports betting is leading to addiction, personal bankruptcies, & mental health challenges. I'm proud to see young people speaking out on this rapidly growing issue impacting communities in CT & across the country.
Very excited to join @jheil.bsky.social on @puck.news. Great conversation about DHS funding & reforms for ICE, the draconian SAVE Act, & Trump's war of choice in Iran. puck.news/podcast_epis...
Hegseth blocking promotion of Black & women officers with exemplary service is shameful & unlawful—he must be stopped. I’ll fight this seemingly disgraceful discrimination in the Armed Services Committee, which approves all promotion lists.
Houthis attacking Israel augurs ill. It likely widens war & escalates peril. Trump could & should have planned for it, but there’s no sign he did. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/28/w...
Wonderful showing in Niantic—saying No Kings! Thank you Indivisible!
You’re so vain… Nothing is too small or big to escape Trump’s self-naming obsession. Federal buildings, dollar bills, commemorative coins, & much more. Self-glorification second in scale only to self-enrichment. time.com/article/2026...
Loud & proud—Hartford’s No Kings rally had tremendous turnout & great energy.
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Voting History851 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
851 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | — | 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) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-02-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2025-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (55-44) |
| 2025-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45) |
| 2025-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-46) |
| 2025-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (77-23) |
| 2025-02-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-38) |
| 2025-02-03 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-01-30 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-13) |
| 2025-01-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35) |
| 2025-01-30 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (80-17) |
| 2025-01-29 | — | End debate | NO | YES | ✕ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-20) |
| 2025-01-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (56-42) |
| 2025-01-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42) |
| 2025-01-28 | H.R. 23 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-01-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | YES | ✕ | Nomination Confirmed (77-22) |
| 2025-01-27 | — | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0) |
| 2025-01-27 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (68-29) |
| 2025-01-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-23) |
| 2025-01-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-34) |
| 2025-01-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-39) |
| 2025-01-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-01-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-49) |
| 2025-01-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (74-25) |
| 2025-01-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26) |
| 2025-01-22 | S. 6 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-01-21 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-01-21 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46) |
| 2025-01-20 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | YES | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (99-0) |
| 2025-01-20 | S. 5 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (64-35) |
| 2025-01-20 | S. 5 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Amendment Agreed to (75-24) |
| 2025-01-17 | S. 5 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-01-15 | S. 5 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (46-49) |
| 2025-01-15 | S. 5 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Amendment Agreed to (70-25) |
| 2025-01-13 | S. 5 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10) |
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.