Blumenthal, Richard
In office since
2011 · 15 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1946, Brooklyn
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician, Editor In Chief
Education
University of Cambridge · Harvard College · Trinity College · Yale Law School · Riverdale Country School
Office history
- assistant 1969–1970
- law clerk 1974–1975
- secretary 1975–1976
- United States Attorney 1977–1981
- Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives 1984–1987
- member of the State Senate of Connecticut 1987–1990
- Connecticut Attorney General 1991–2010
- United States senator 2011–2013
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
503 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2823
District office · Bridgeport
915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT, 06604
203-330-0598
District office · Hartford
90 State House Sq., Hartford, CT, 06103
860-258-6940
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114
Bills sponsored
this session · 407 all-time
731
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 777 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97.4%
based on 270 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
2.6%
based on 270 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.6%
based on 270 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
407 billsCurrent session 114 bills
- S 1033 SAFE Bet Act In Committee
- S 1032 Major Richard Star Act In Committee
- S 1068 Putting Veterans First Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 889 Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 112 A resolution recognizing the partnership between the United States and Ukraine. In Committee
- SRES 105 A resolution condemning the mass terminations of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs carried out with no justification or analysis of the impact on veterans and their families. In Committee
- S 786 Public Health Funding Restoration Act In Committee
- S 726 Ethan's Law In Committee
- S 610 Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025 Passed
- S 605 CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 611 Caring for Survivors Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 609 BRAVE Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 625 Veterans Border Patrol Training Act In Committee
- S 454 Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act In Committee
- S 455 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act In Committee
- S 412 Plum Island Preservation Act In Committee
- S 413 Plum Island Preservation Study Act In Committee
- S 256 Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3516 Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3533 Shadow Docket Sunlight Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 566 A resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States. Passed
- S 3492 Essential Caregivers Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3477 Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3458 Background Check Completion Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3466 Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 293 bills
- S 1120 A bill for the relief of Valent Kolami. Died
- S 173 Ethan's Law Died
- S 178 Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights Died
- S 1019 A bill for the relief of Luis Barrios. Died
- S 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act Died
- S 2561 Big Cat Public Safety Act Died
- S 965 Cruise Passenger Protection Act Died
- S 964 MY DATA Act of 2017 Died
- S 845 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Died
- S 2341 Airline Passengers' Bill of Rights Died
- S 2337 Food Date Labeling Act of 2019 Died
- S 2327 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes. Died
- S 712 Department of Veterans Affairs Appeals Modernization Act of 2017 Died
- S 2224 Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 Died
- S 662 NO HATE Act Died
- S 647 Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act of 2017 Died
- S 646 Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2017 Died
- S 596 SEAT Act of 2017 Died
- S 2097 Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Died
- S 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 Died
- S 2043 Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act Died
- S 1990 Presidential Appointee Accountability Act of 2019 Died
- S 1971 Used Car Safety Recall Repair Act Died
- S 1944 Public Health Funding Restoration Act Died
- S 1930 Fair and Equal Treatment of Women in the Coast Guard Act Died
Co-sponsored
777 billsCurrent session 731 bills
- SRES 770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Passed
- S 4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4801 Duty Status Reform Act In Committee
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- S 4819 Lifeline for First Responders Act In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- SRES 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. In Committee
- S 4831 Stop Spying Bosses Act In Committee
- S 4833 No Robot Bosses Act In Committee
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4867 Small Farm Conservation Act In Committee
- S 4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 794 A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. Passed
- S 4884 Right to Vote Act In Committee
- SJRES 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". In Committee
- S 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4913 MOMMIES Act In Committee
- S 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 4922 Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- SRES 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C. In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
Historical 46 bills
- S 700 Women Veterans and Families Health Services Act of 2017 Died
- S 2027 A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand the scope of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, and for other purposes. Died
- S 1584 Opioid Crisis Accountability Act of 2019 Died
- S 91 Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act Signed
- S 150 Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act of 2023 Died
- S 2075 Climate Risk Disclosure Act of 2019 Died
- S 806 College for All Act of 2017 Died
- S 1045 Save Women's Preventive Care Act Died
- S 2290 Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act Died
- S 1122 Mental Health Services for Students Act of 2019 Died
- S 1109 Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 326 A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps. Died
- S 1908 Summer Meals Act of 2019 Died
- S 2389 FAIR Proceedings Act Died
- S 1884 SAFETY Act Died
- S 617 Lower Farmington River and Salmon Brook Wild and Scenic River Act Died
- SRES 333 A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in subtitle B of title XI of the House amendment (relating to paid family leave for Federal personnel). Died
- S 2461 Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019 Died
- S 1094 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 Signed
- S 2118 Defending America’s 5G Future Act Died
- SRES 156 A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system. Died
- S 5055 Veteran Service Recognition Act of 2022 Died
- SRES 209 A resolution designating the week of May 12 through May 18, 2019, as "National Police Week". Died
- S 445 Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 Died
- S 2499 Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Not Voting | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic