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Biography

Richard Blumenthal was elected to the Senate in 2010 after a long career as the Attorney General of Connecticut. He is a prominent voice on consumer protection, veterans' affairs, and judiciary issues.

Richard Blumenthal has represented Connecticut in the U.S. Senate since 2011 (15 years), sits on 4 committees, serving as Ranking Member of the Veterans' Affairs, and votes with the Democratic majority 97.1% of the time.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Richard Blumenthal
  • Born: February 13, 1946
  • Age: 80 years old
  • Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
  • Term Started: January 3, 2023
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2029
  • Next Election: 2028 Senate elections
  • Senate Class: Class III

Service History

  • Jan 5, 2011 – Jan 3, 2017 112th–114th Congresses Democrat Connecticut
  • Jan 3, 2017 – Jan 3, 2023 115th–117th Congresses Democrat Connecticut
  • Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 118th–120th Congresses Democrat Connecticut

Contact

  • ☏ 202-224-2823
  • 🏢 706 Hart Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

Estimated Net Worth

$130M – $190M

Based on 2024 financial disclosures

Ranked #7 of 99 wealthiest senators →

Range spans 1 recent estimates (methodologies differ)

Estimated from Senate financial disclosure filings. Senators report assets in ranges, not exact values.

Sources: NOTUS

View official Senate financial disclosures ↗ · How we estimate this

Voting Statistics

119th Congress
49th most bipartisan of 100 senators by party-unity score →
Party Unity 97.1%

Votes aligned with Democratic majority

Missed Votes 1.2%

11 of 915 roll calls missed

Votes Cast 904

Out of 915 roll call votes

Stock Trades

16 total trades
Date Ticker Asset Type Amount Filing
Sep 11, 2026 — Not Fade Away LLC Company: Not Fade Awa… Purchase $250,001 - $500,000 ↗
Sep 11, 2026 — Not Fade Away LLC Company: Not Fade Awa… Purchase $50,001 - $100,000 ↗
Sep 11, 2026 — Not Fade Away LLC Company: Not Fade Awa… Purchase $15,001 - $50,000 ↗
Sep 11, 2026 — Not Fade Away LLC Company: Not Fade Awa… Purchase $1,001 - $15,000 ↗
Aug 27, 2026 — Days Between LLC Company: Days Between … Purchase $100,001 - $250,000 ↗
Aug 27, 2026 — MH Built to Last LLC Company: MH Built … Purchase $1,001 - $15,000 ↗
Aug 27, 2026 — Days Between LLC Company: Days Between … Purchase $250,001 - $500,000 ↗
Aug 27, 2026 — Days Between LLC Company: Days Between … Purchase $15,001 - $50,000 ↗
Aug 24, 2026 — MH Built to Last LLC Company: MH Built … Purchase $50,001 - $100,000 ↗
Aug 24, 2026 — MH Built to Last LLC Company: MH Built … Purchase $15,001 - $50,000 ↗

Source: U.S. Senate Electronic Financial Disclosures (efdsearch.senate.gov ↗). Methodology.

Most Recent Voting History

Not Voting

Vote #256

On the Nomination PN1129 (PN 1129)

Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor

Sep 30, 2026, 9:29 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (47-41) (47 Y - 41 N)

Nay

Vote #255

On the Cloture Motion PN1129 (PN 1129)

Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor

Sep 30, 2026, 1:41 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) (53 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #254

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 (H.R. 9340)

A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes.

Sep 30, 2026, 12:51 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43, 3/5 majority required) (57 Y - 43 N)

Nay

Vote #253

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 (H.R. 7008)

A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.

Sep 30, 2026, 11:58 AM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) (53 Y - 47 N)

Yea

Vote #252

On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 (S.Res. 852)

A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Sep 29, 2026, 6:32 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51) (47 Y - 51 N)

Yea

Vote #251

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 (S.J.Res. 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…

Sep 29, 2026, 2:21 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51) (48 Y - 51 N)

Nay

Vote #250

On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 (S. 4668)

A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

Sep 28, 2026, 9:42 PM (ET) Result: Bill Passed (77-22) (77 Y - 22 N)

Yea

Vote #249

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) (S. 4668)

Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 (To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.)

Sep 28, 2026, 9:21 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (47-52) (47 Y - 52 N)

Yea

Vote #248

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) (S. 4668)

Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 (To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.)

Sep 28, 2026, 8:41 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (49-50) (49 Y - 50 N)

Yea

Vote #247

On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) (S. 4668)

Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 (To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.)

Sep 28, 2026, 8:08 PM (ET) Result: Amendment Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required) (42 Y - 54 N)

Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).

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