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Seat
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 — 789
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
18 recent posts · 107 sponsored · 580 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

My hope & prayer is that this seismic progress can lead to normalization of relations between Israel & its neighbors, with a path to regional peace & stability. This goal, once seemingly unreachable, is now realistic.
Inspired by this dramatic step toward peace, the looming, huge challenges ahead are surmountable—release of the remaining hostages, a permanent cessation of hostilities, humanitarian aid, & more.
This historic breakthrough is powerfully heartening & hopeful. It ends unspeakable heartbreaking horror for 33 hostages & uplifts hope for a path to peace. It calls for courage to complete.
Israeli and Hamas negotiators have agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza, officials say, though many details remained unclear. The deal comes after months of shuttle diplomacy to end the war in Gaza, which began after Hamas launched an attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. nyti.ms/4jeAKD5
The text reads: "Breaking: Israel and Hamas Agree to Cease-Fire and Hostage Deal. If implemented, the cease-fire would allow for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners in Israel, after more than a year of devasting war that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and destroyed much of the enclave."
Democracy comes with no warranty. No money-back guarantees. No way to restore it when lost. All the more reason to make it work, as we did yesterday.  Pardoning any convicted Jan 6 rioter, particularly anyone who attacked police officers, would disgrace them & endanger democracy.
Four years on, the horrors of Jan 6 continue to echo. Law enforcement officers were brutally attacked, injured, & killed. A violet mob of insurrectionists assaulted our democracy—sabotaging the peaceful transition of power. Our democracy hung in the balance.
As I walked to the Joint Session yesterday, in the Capitol’s placid, peaceful hallways, the terrible sounds & sights of terror 4 years ago reverberated in my mind’s eye as my steps sounded.
While some disagreed with his political views or positions, none could doubt his sincerity and decency, his faith & humanity. He built a legacy of giving back—personifying the adage that there’s no limit to the good you can do if you don’t care who gets the credit. 4
He believed fervently in the opportunity & obligation of every single person to make a difference & better the lives of others. I’ll always be grateful for his appointing me as U.S. Attorney for CT, which is how I first came to know him. 3/
The diversity & longevity of his public service is staggering—as a military officer, Governor and President, home builder, health care activist & much more. He certainly showed that leadership in elected office is only one of many ways to give back to our great nation. 2/
Large blind zones around cars can result in terrible accidents—killing or injuring kids & pets. My STOP Frontovers Act will help save lives by making additional detection devices like cameras or sensors the default, not a luxury.
My heart shatters for the Abundant Life Christian School community & all those who have been impacted by this horrific tragedy. The scourge of gun violence knows no bounds & touches all of our lives. We must rally together to stop this senseless gun violence.
12 years ago today at Sandy Hook Elementary 20 beautiful first-graders & 6 amazing educators were murdered. We can never bring back the lives lost or erase the pain of this tragedy, but we must remain steadfast in our dedication to end the scourge of gun violence—honoring with action.
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Voting History
789 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 32 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32NOYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 123 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-03-26H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-26S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 103 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-03-25H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 107 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S.J. Res. 116 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)

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