There’s daylight for Ukraine support—as Senate appropriators move toward modest aid—but larger, surer funding commitments are essential.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal
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Voting Record — 890
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 · 124 sponsored · 660 cosponsored
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At the same time the Trump Admin is cutting health care, nutrition assistance, & emergency services in the name of ‘efficiency’ & ‘savings,’ they have enabled DOGE’s reckless waste of at least $21.7 billion. My new PSI report is a searing indictment of DOGE’s false claims.
As my PSI investigation has shown, DOGE was clearly never about efficiency or saving the American taxpayer money. Instead it wasted at least $21.7 billion. I urge Inspectors General to take my investigation’s findings & initiate a comprehensive review of DOGE’s careless actions.
John Lewis’ only body armor as he crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge—& endured brutal beating—was his courage & conviction. Now we need to make “good trouble,” protecting voting rights against suppression with a bill named for him.
A dark day for the Senate, & the country—confirmation of Emil Bove as a federal appellate judge. Unfit & unqualified, he was rushed to a vote by Republicans, who refused to hear whistleblower testimony or demand DOJ files. Reckless & reprehensible.
The Medical Disability Examination Improvement Act will help improve this process for veterans in CT & across the nation—giving VA resources to hire more medical disability examiners, improve training for staff, & access rural veterans living in hard-to-reach areas.
Veterans deserve a VA system where their disability benefits claims are fairly & accurately decided in a timely manner. Strengthening & streamlining vets’ medical disability exams is a critical part of doing that.
I spoke with @wolfblitzercnn.bsky.social about why the time is now to pass my & Senator Graham’s Russia Sanctions bill.
Not 1, not 2, but 3 whistleblowers have come forward to challenge Emil Bove’s nomination. Republicans’ rush towards confirmation means they’re willfully ignoring clear evidence of his disqualifying breaches of conduct, including misleading testimony at his confirmation hearing.
Delta’s AI pricing is threatening personal privacy & consumers. Putting profits over people, Delta’s AI algorithm uses personal information to tailor pricing up to an individual’s specific pain point—lining the airline’s pockets at the consumer’s expense.
Deeply complicit in trafficking kids, & now seeking Trump’s favors, Maxwell has zero credibility. The DOJ files are critical to disclose the truth. Trump is using his immense power to conceal facts—victimizing again the kids exploited by Epstein & Maxwell.
Additional whistleblowers compel postponing a Senate confirmation vote on nominee Bove’s judgeship. Possible new info about his alleged ethical & legal breaches must be considered. Republicans have barred hearing from any whistleblower so far—a reckless, irresponsible rush.
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The Trump Administration is filled with lawless lawyers. But don’t take our word for it.
Here’s how federal judges described them:
The appearance is unmistakable. Cutting FCC’s staff, firing a commissioner, & more, Trump makes it a blatant tool of self-enrichment & partisan bullying. Sending unmissable signals, he purposes the FCC’s sweeping power to benefit himself—an unprecedented act of corruption.
FCC acts as Trump’s bagman, delivering his end of the $16-36 million payoff—after his unrelenting, undisguised interference in this supposedly independent oversight agency. A once proud public interest protector is enveloped in Paramount’s capitulation stench.
Last year, my Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations released new evidence on the ways UnitedHealth Group has long been sacrificing patient care to maximize profits. I’m glad to see their abusive practices are facing added scrutiny.
This appalling Supreme Court decision empowering President Trump to decimate this agency will leave Americans vulnerable in their own homes—allowing defective, dangerous products to make their way to store shelves without effective safeguards.
The Supreme Court just gave the Trump Administration a green light to dismantle the bipartisan, independent Consumer Product Safety Commission. For decades, this agency worked to put consumer safety above corporate profits & protect children & families.
This news flies in the face of the Trump Admin’s claims that nothing classified was shared on Signal. Sec Hegseth’s incompetence & disregard for our national security is putting our servicemembers & country at risk. Unacceptable.
I’ve long advocated, through our Afghan Adjustment Act, to create a pathway to permanent legal status for these allies & will continue to fight to protect them as they did for our troops. My office stands ready to assist Zia & his family as we receive more information. 3
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890 total votes
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| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-47) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-15 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (69-30) |
| 2025-07-14 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-28) |
| 2025-07-14 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (46-42) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2025-07-10 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (49-45) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (49-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-07-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-07-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-42) |
| 2025-07-08 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-41) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Bill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Bennet Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-55) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (99-1) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-79) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-51) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (50-50) |
| 2025-07-01 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-07-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-07-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (22-78, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 425(a)(2) of the CBA re: H.R. 1) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Agreed to (51-48, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Padilla Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 ) | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Motion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (48-52) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-06-30 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705) | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion Rejected (56-44, 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.