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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 — 782
Yes27%
No72%
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 · 102 sponsored · 564 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govNov 4(source)
New secret donors to the East Wing ballroom construction project have been revealed. The Admin’s claims of transparency are a joke. I’m demanding these donors explain why they wanted to hide their donation & what Trump may have agreed to in exchange for these funds.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 31(source)
Millions of Americans are struggling to put food on the table—a harsh reality that President Trump has abjectly failed to recognize, & Republicans have made worse by refusing to work with Democrats on reopening the government & providing access to health care. 2/
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 29(source)
One day after we unveil the GUARd Act, CharacterAI announces age verification. Once again, Big Tech seeks to forestall protections for children—with tough potential criminal penalties—putting profits over safety.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 29(source)
CharacterAI’s supposed ban on teens & children is no cause for confidence or complacency. The time is over for “trust us” voluntary steps. New legal safeguards like our GUARD Act are imperative.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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Breaking News: The company Character.AI said that it would bar people under 18 from using its chatbots next month, in a move to address concerns over child safety.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 29(source)
Big Tech has long prioritized profits over people—their malicious AI chatbots are the latest betrayal against our nation's kids. We need guardrails to hold AI companies accountable & protect kids from manipulative chatbots threatening their safety, well-being & even their lives.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 28(source)
Americans deserve to know if there is a quid pro quo with any of the 37 donors who have funded Trump’s gilded ballroom. I’ve written to all of them asking about the money they've given & if any deals were made in exchange for their contributions.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 27(source)
Today marks the 7th anniversary of the tragic, vile attacks at Tree of Life in Pittsburgh, taking the lives of 11 beloved community members. May we honor their memory with action by continuing to fight antisemitism & to seek a nation safer from all violence.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 25(source)
As Trump tears down the iconic East Wing to build his monstrous ballroom, I want to know all the facts about donors supposedly footing the bill. Many have merger reviews, litigation or other special interests pending where the Administration could help or look the other way.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 23(source)
Pardoning CZ rewards corruption. Money laundering & narcotics trafficking is condemnable, except if you're a partner in Trump family's corrupt crypto racket. It makes this Administration look like a RICO organized crime enterprise.
The Wall Street Journal
@wsj.com
Open post ↗
President Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, whose crypto exchange has been boosting the Trump family's own crypto venture.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 22(source)
Until such sanctions are imposed, Putin will stonewall & slow-walk America. Now is the time for America to show real leadership & stop appeasement—peace through strength, by unyielding & unambiguous support for Ukraine. 3
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 22(source)
This action must be followed by sledgehammer sanctions like the Graham-Blumenthal Sanctions bill to halt China, India, Brazil, Hungary & others from buying oil & gas. Only strong, scorching sanctions will end Putin’s slaughter & bring him to negotiating an end to his assault. 2/
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 22(source)
Trump’s invoking the Insurrection Act— a real danger, no longer hypothetical or abstract. I demanded passage on the Senate floor of reforms to check his politically purposed domestic deployment of armed forces, potentially turning America into a military police state.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 20(source)
Madness. Trump’s war on solar & wind energy projects— like Esmeralda 7, & Revolution Wind—is just crazy. It makes energy more costly, raising prices & cutting jobs. Reversing these nutty decisions is a clear bipartisan imperative.
Trump administration quietly canceled the nation’s largest solar project | CNN
The Trump administration’s cancellation of the largest solar project in the United States has sparked confusion and concern among Republicans and Democrats alike.
Richard Blumenthal@blumenthal.senate.govOct 19(source)
Immense crowds, incredible energy, sun filled cloudless skies—I was inspired by No Kings rallies in Hartford, New London, Willimantic, Granby & Windsor. All around CT & America, we stood strong for democracy, fighting an authoritarian, corrupt tyrant.
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Voting History
782 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-10-22—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-10-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-10-20H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16H.R. 4016 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-34)
2025-10-16H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-15H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-14H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (77-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (10-88, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2296 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (14-83, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-10-09H.J. Res. 106 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-09H.J. Res. 106 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-09H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09S. 2882 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08H.J. Res. 105 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-45)
2025-10-08S.J. Res. 83 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 83YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (48-51)
2025-10-08S.J. Res. 71 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (47-51)
2025-10-08H.J. Res. 105 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-08H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08S. 2882 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08H.J. Res. 104 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-10-07H.J. Res. 104 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-07S. Res. 412 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-06S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-06H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-42, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-06S. 2882 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03S. 2882 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03S. Res. 412 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-01S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-01H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-01S. 2882 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Defeated (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Defeated (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29S. 2806 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (37-61, 3/5 majority required)

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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