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Seat
U.S. Senator from Delaware
Born
February 10, 1962
Age 64
Phone
(202) 224-2441
Office
513 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Delaware

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa LaTrelle Blunt Rochester is an American politician serving since 2025 as the junior United States senator from Delaware. From 2017 to 2025, she served as the U.S. representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman and first African American to represent Delaware in both chambers of Congress.

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Voting Record — 783
Yes27%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Lisa Blunt Rochester
U.S. SenatorDemocratDelaware
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Lisa's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 33 sponsored · 183 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govMar 1(source)
As we get settled into our new office here in the Senate, my team and I are so excited to welcome our first class of Senate interns! Are you a Delaware student who wants to get an up-close look at government and help us make an impact on people's lives? Apply today!
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govMar 1(source)
Using the bully pulpit doesn’t actually mean being a bully. This is a totally unreasonable way to conduct diplomacy, and a disgraceful way to treat an ally. We should all be standing with Ukraine as they continue their fight on the front line of democracy.
NPR
@npr.org
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A meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy grew contentious, with Trump telling Zelenskyy that "you're not acting at all thankful" for U.S. support.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 28(source)
The last time we lost a child to measles in this country was 2003. My heart goes out to all the families affected by the ongoing outbreak. This terrible disease making a comeback is NOT normal. We need and deserve leaders who understand the urgency of this moment.
FactPost
@factpostnews.bsky.social
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Q: A young child just died of measles in Texas. Do you have a comment? RFK Jr.: It's not unusual. We have measles outbreaks all the time (This is the first Measles death in the US in 10 years)
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 27(source)
From breathable air to drinkable water, Delawareans rely on the EPA staff to protect our valuable natural resources and keep our communities healthy. This proposal is outrageous— rolling back decades of progress. Unacceptable.
The New York Times
@nytimes.com
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President Trump said during his cabinet meeting on Wednesday that Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, intended to fire 65% of employees. Agency officials said the cuts would make it impossible to carry out their mission.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 26(source)
The way this administration has intimidated and mistreated thousands of dedicated federal workers is unacceptable, and I'm fighting to hold them accountable. Grateful to the workers who stopped me in the hall to discuss how, together, we can stand up to the chaos.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 26(source)
Last night, House Republicans passed a bill to slash programs that deliver health care and food to poor kids and families all across the country while cutting taxes on their ultra-rich friends. The American people voted for lower costs and safer communities, not this cruelty.
More Perfect Union
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
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The Republican budget plan: -Cut SNAP by $230 billion -Cut Medicaid by $880 billion -Give $1.1 trillion to the top 1%
Title: House Republican Plan Would Take Health Care and food Assistance Away from People to Pay for Tax Cuts for Wealthy Subtitle: House Republican plan could cut Medicaid by $880 billion and SNAP by $230 billion while giving wealthy people $1.1 trillion in tax cuts Bar graph showing cuts to Medicaid ($880 billion) and cuts to SNAP ($230 billion) on left in yellow, and taxt cuts for people with incomes in the top 1% ($1.1 trillion) on right in red Note: People with incomes in the top 1% have $743,000 or more in annual income. All estimates are through 2034. Source: Department of Treasury Office of Tax Analysis, the Cost and Distributio of Extending Expiring Provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Graphic from Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 25(source)
Today marks 3 years since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Countless lives have been lost in Ukraine’s fight for freedom, sovereignty, and democracy.  I continue to stand with Ukraine and call for an end to Russia’s aggression.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 24(source)
Since its founding, The Connect has been focused on educating, empowering, & retaining young professionals here in Delaware. It was great to be at their Inaugural Young Professionals Gala this weekend in Wilmington to celebrate all they do for our community.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with The Connect’s leadership
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with the event’s awardees
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester in conversation
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 22(source)
I was proud to be at Delaware Technical Community College in Dover today to celebrate National TRIO Day and 60 years of the TRIO Programs! Over the last six decades, these programs have propelled millions of students to new heights, breaking barriers on the way to achieving incredible success.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester giving remarks
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester answering a student’s question
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester in conversation with students
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester and DelTech President Dr. Mark Brainard
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 21(source)
These NIH funding cuts threaten research happening in Delaware on heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke recovery, & more. This is what this administration is focused on. Not lowering your household costs.
Delaware’s innovation pipeline could be at risk with new NIH funding policy
With a proposed cap on indirect costs for NIH grants, Delaware's life science sector could be hit the next generation of start-ups and researchers.
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 20(source)
Republicans are passing a bill to cut Medicaid so Trump and his billionaire friends can pay for their tax cuts. This means ripping health care away from millions to lower taxes for the ultra wealthy. This isn't what Americans meant when they said they wanted lower costs.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program February 18, 2025
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 19(source)
Poultry farming is huge in Delaware and as we contend with outbreaks of the avian flu, it is critical that our farmers don’t pay the price. I'm proud to cosponsor this bipartisan bill with Senator Chris Coons to provide our farmers a lifeline.
Coons, Wicker introduce bill to protect poultry growers against avian flu outbreaks
U.S. Sens. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) this week introduced the Healthy Poultry Assistance & Indemnification Act (HPAI Act) to ensure that all poultry growers and laying operat...
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 15(source)
I am deeply concerned that the President and his unelected billionaire friend are illegally cutting funding for lifesaving medical research administered through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We cannot and will not sacrifice research for recklessness. Read my full statement ⤵️
Senator Blunt Rochester Statement on Illegal Cuts to NIH, Threatening Lifesaving Research at Universities  - Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would immed...
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester@bluntrochester.senate.govFeb 14(source)
I'm proud of our federal workers. I've heard from many of them about the unacceptable chaos & mistreatment they've experienced over the past several weeks. I was glad to meet with the American Federation of Government Employees District 3 and express my commitment to protecting our public servants.
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester pictured with representatives of the American Federation of Government Employees District 3
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Voting History
783 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-06-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 88 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)
2025-05-21H.J. Res. 88 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 55NONO✓Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 55NONO✓Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55YESYES✓Motion to Adjourn Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-52)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (46-52)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-21S. 1582 (119th)Begin considerationYESNO✕↔Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31)
2025-05-19S. 1582 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESNO✕↔Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-05-15S. Res. 195 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (45-50)
2025-05-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-05-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-05-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-05-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2025-05-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-05-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-05-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-05-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-05-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-08S. 1582 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-49, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-08H.J. Res. 60 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-43)
2025-05-08S.J. Res. 7 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-38)
2025-05-07S.J. Res. 13 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-05-06H.J. Res. 60 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06S.J. Res. 7 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)

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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