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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 — 851

Yes29%

No70%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align98%

Cross-party1%

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Richard Blumenthal

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Richard's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 113 sponsored · 598 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The Trump speech tonight was heavy on distortion, disinformation, & downright dishonesty & light on facts & truth. Sadly, it was also short on solutions for the rising cost of living, job losses, & other urgent economic threats to the state of our union. 1/

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 23(source)

In a few minutes I will be live, hosting an ICE whistleblower to talk about DHS terrorizing communities without warrants & without restraint.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 23(source)

We know about the Trump Admin’s secret policy to shred your Constitutional rights because of the brave Americans speaking out. They're coming to Congress because we have the responsibility to not only bear witness to these crimes, but to ensure they don’t happen again.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 23(source)

BREAKING: Through DHS whistleblowers coming to my office, I'm releasing new documents that show drastic cuts to ICE training & testing for new recruits.

2026.02.23 - Minority Staff Memo - Summary of Documents Newly Received from DHS Whistleblowers - Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 22(source)

It’s unhinged. Unconscionable. Probably illegal. Will Republicans have the spine to call him on it? It’s about time.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 22(source)

Mind blowingly stupid—Trump’s new 15% worldwide tariff raises rates on friends like Britain & Australia but lowers them for China, India, Brazil & others who are adversaries & fueling Russia’s war machine by buying its oil & gas. Exactly the wrong message to Putin & the world.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 21(source)

Just back from Kyiv & Odesa, I’m excited to visit St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in New Haven to describe the unstoppable courage & strength of people in the face of unspeakably cruel bombing, kidnapping, & other Russian inhumanity. Ukraine can win with U.S. support.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 21(source)

Proud to announce a grant increase for Easterseals Veterans Rally Point, expanding suicide prevention services. Named for Staff Sgt Parker Gordon Fox, this program provides help to veterans with invisible wounds—help Fox never got.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 20(source)

The Trump tariffs were a disaster for big & small businesses that paid the price—literally. This kind of economic harm might not have been painful for the millionaires & billionaires in the Trump Cabinet, who claim it’s no big thing, but it deeply hurt average, everyday Americans.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 20(source)

Trump’s unilateral tariffs were not only illegal, they were devastating to consumers buying cars to commute to work, groceries to feed their families, energy to heat their homes, even clothing for their kids.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 20(source)

This rebuke to Trump is a relief for American families & businesses. The Supreme Court has delivered a serious & absolutely necessary rejection of Trump’s lawless trade war. Now, consumers & businesses deserve refunds for the deep suffering Trump’s illegal tariffs have inflicted.

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Breaking News: The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly every U.S. trading partner. nyti.ms/46kvngJ

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 19(source)

Carolyn Vermont will be deeply missed—as a dedicated public servant, a visionary leader, & a wonderful friend. My sympathies go to her family & all who loved her.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 19(source)

Congratulations to CT's Mac Forehand on his Olympic silver medal. Making our state & our country proud with your determined & daring performance. www.courant.com/2026/02/17/c...

CT Olympian earns silver medal in freestyle skiing Big Air

This CT Olympian was disappointed with his performance last week; Tuesday, he won a silver medal.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 18(source)

Meta & others in Big Tech will not change until their CEOs are forced to testify & face a jury for their dangerous & defective products. Zuckerberg’s testimony on Instagram’s harm to kids will be a milestone in efforts to reign in Big Tech.

Tough questions — and grieving families — await Mark Zuckerberg at social media addiction trial Wednesday | CNN Business

Joann Bogard stood in a Capitol Hill hearing room two years ago and watched Mark Zuckerberg apologize to grieving parents who traced the deaths of their children to the online world he helped create.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 18(source)

Wishing a peaceful Ramadan to all who observe—may this holy month bring about reflection & renewal. Ramadan Mubarak.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 17(source)

Selective silencing is now an FCC trademark—censorship that should alarm Americans of all views. It ends in a very bad place, throttling voices at all hours, not just late night TV.

Stephen Colbert Goes Scorched Earth On CBS Over Shocking Act Of Censorship

The "Late Show" host on Monday night opened up about something the network "clearly doesn't want us to talk about."

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 14(source)

Eight years have not erased the pain & heartbreak we feel for the 17 people killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. As the scourge of gun violence continues, let us recommit to honoring the victims of Parkland with action.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 14(source)

I was thrilled by this recognition— Ukraine’s Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise—presented today by President Zelenskyy. I’m proud to help lead strong bipartisan support for Ukraine’s struggle against Russia’s murderous invasion.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 14(source)

Rubio fell flat. His headliner speech sought to calm rifts—but vague platitudes & bromides lacked substance & specificity. Barely any mention of Ukraine, Russia or China.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govFeb 14(source)

Strong European support for Ukraine—mirroring ours. Ukraine’s fight is their fight, & ours.

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Sponsored Bills(113)

S. 4874 (119th)
A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to improve the safety of children purchasing f…
S. 4843 (119th)
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental heal…
S. 4724 (119th)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be un…
S. 4696 (119th)
A bill to establish an express cause of action for violations of the right to record, observ…
S. 4700 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a credit against income tax for q…

Cosponsored Bills(598)

S. 4867 (119th)
A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to est…
Joined: 2026-06-23
S. 4859 (119th)
A bill to improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-06-23
S. 4844 (119th)
A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by acce…
Joined: 2026-06-18
S. 4831 (119th)
A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection o…
Joined: 2026-06-18
S. 4833 (119th)
A bill to prohibit certain uses of automated decision systems by employers, and for other pu…
Joined: 2026-06-18

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Voting History

851 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-06-24	S.J. Res. 185 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24	S.J. Res. 196 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-06-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2026-06-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-23	H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)	Accept House changes	YES	YES	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Accept House changes	YES	YES	✓	Motion Agreed to (85-5)
2026-06-18	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-39)
2026-06-18	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-17	S. Res. 616 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
2026-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (55-39)
2026-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-16	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
2026-06-16	S.J. Res. 172 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
2026-06-16	S.J. Res. 190 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-48)
2026-06-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-43)
2026-06-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05	S. 1318 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)

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