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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Richard Blumenthal
Connecticut (senior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 In Congress since 2011 Terms 0 House, 3 Senate Age 80
Office: 503 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
1.2%missed (11)
97.2%voted with their party
132bills sponsored
832cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Not voting | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay against party | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay against party | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay against party | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay against party | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 132 →- S. 5618IntroducedJudicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S.Res. 936Agreed to in the SenateA resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5268)
- A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day. Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)
- S. 5591IntroducedVeterans Crisis Line Support and Safety Act of 2026Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- S. 5542IntroducedMilitary Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes. Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- GRACE for Military Survivors Act Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Anti-Corruption Tax (ACT) Act Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Affordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Cabin Air Safety Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Recently cosponsored
- Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] + 42 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] + 14 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Artificial Intelligence Risk Evaluation Act of 2025 Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] + 2 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
- Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] + 23 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-118.
- S. 5611IntroducedSRBIJA ActSen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] + 1 cosponsorSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- S. 5675IntroducedNutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] + 8 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] + 12 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S.Res. 935IntroducedA resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] + 5 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268)
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