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Richard Blumenthal

D Democrat Senator from Connecticut

Seal of Connecticut Connecticut 503 Hart Senate Office Building 202-224-2823 Born 1946-02-13
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Term Details

Term Start 2023-01-03
Term End 2029-01-03
Terms Served 3
Senate Class 3
State Rank Senior

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Armed Services
Member
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Member
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Member
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Ranking Member
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Member

Lobbying Exposure

Total lobbying directed at committees this member serves on

$1.1B
2023-Q1 – 2024-Q4

These figures represent total lobbying on issues within each committee’s jurisdiction, not direct contributions to this member.

Recent Activity

Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7147
2026-02-12 Rejected 52/47
Nay
H.J.Res. 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
2026-02-12 Passed 49/47
S. 3873: A bill to prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers.
2026-02-12

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] is a member of the committee.

S. 3872: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
2026-02-12

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Finance which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration.

S. 3874: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit attorneys for the Government from being influenced by the political association, activities, or beliefs of a person in determining wh
2026-02-12

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] is a member of the committee.

S. 3875: A bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in the advertising or marketing
2026-02-12

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. 1 cosponsor is on that committee.

S. 3871: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with respect to vehicle roadside crashes and work zone safety, and for other purposes.
2026-02-12

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. 1 cosponsor is on that committee.

S.J.Res. 103: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to “Reprod
2026-02-12

Bill Text: This resolution's text for status <Placed on Calendar in the Senate> (Feb. 12, 2026) is now available. Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] is the sponsor of this resolution.

Nay
Motion to Proceed on H.J.Res. 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
2026-02-11 Agreed to 51/46
Yea
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 95: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relat
2026-02-10 Rejected 47/51

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Voting Record

97.8% Party Loyalty
With Party 669
Against Party 15
Not Voting 10
684 Total Votes Cast

Broke with Party (15)

Nay
On the Nomination PN55-43 2025-08-02 · Party voted Yea · Nomination Confirmed
Nay
On the Nomination PN12-26 2025-08-02 · Party voted Yea · Nomination Confirmed
Nay
On the Cloture Motion PN12-26 2025-08-02 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 2025-07-30 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Nay
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 2025-07-30 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Nay
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 ) 2025-06-30 · Party voted Yea · Motion Rejected
Nay
On the Nomination PN26-18 2025-04-29 · Party voted Yea · Nomination Confirmed
Nay
On the Cloture Motion PN26-18 2025-04-29 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Nomination PN12-41 2025-03-11 · Party voted Yea · Nomination Confirmed
Nay
On the Cloture Motion PN12-41 2025-03-11 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to

Recent Votes

Date Bill Vote Result
2026-02-12 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 Nay Cloture Motion Rejected
2026-02-12 On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 Nay Joint Resolution Passed
2026-02-11 On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 Nay Motion to Proceed Agreed to
2026-02-10 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 Yea Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-02-10 On the Nomination PN726-4 Nay Nomination Confirmed
2026-02-09 On the Cloture Motion PN726-4 Nay Cloture Motion Agreed to
2026-02-05 On the Nomination PN726-11 Nay Nomination Confirmed
2026-02-05 On the Cloture Motion PN726-11 Nay Cloture Motion Agreed to
2026-02-05 On the Nomination PN726-9 Nay Nomination Confirmed
2026-02-04 On the Cloture Motion PN726-9 Nay Cloture Motion Agreed to
2026-02-04 On the Nomination PN726-2 Nay Nomination Confirmed
2026-02-04 On the Cloture Motion PN726-2 Nay Cloture Motion Agreed to
2026-02-04 On the Nomination PN726-12 Nay Nomination Confirmed
2026-02-03 On the Nomination PN726-6 Nay Nomination Confirmed
2026-02-03 On the Cloture Motion PN726-6 Nay Cloture Motion Agreed to
2026-02-03 On the Nomination PN726-5 Nay Nomination Confirmed
2026-02-02 On the Cloture Motion PN726-5 Nay Cloture Motion Agreed to
2026-01-30 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 7148 Yea Bill Passed
2026-01-30 On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287) Yea Motion Rejected
2026-01-30 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4290 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) Yea Amendment Rejected

Data from GovTrack.us · 119th Congress