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Richard Blumenthal

U.S. Senator for Connecticut

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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.

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
  • Senate Class: Class III

Committee Assignments

  • Armed Services
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Judiciary
  • Special Committee on Aging
  • Veterans' Affairs

Most Recent Voting History

Nay

Vote #47

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Mar 5, 2026, 1:53 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) (51 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #46

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 (S.J.Res. 104)

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.

Mar 4, 2026, 4:08 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) (47 Y - 53 N)

Yea

Vote #45

On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 (H.R. 6644)

A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.

Mar 4, 2026, 11:01 AM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8) (90 Y - 8 N)

Yea

Vote #44

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 (H.R. 6644)

A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other purposes.

Mar 2, 2026, 5:36 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required) (84 Y - 6 N)

Nay

Vote #43

On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 1:30 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (57-33) (57 Y - 33 N)

Nay

Vote #42

On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)

Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy

Feb 26, 2026, 11:42 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) (60 Y - 34 N)

Nay

Vote #41

On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #40

On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)

John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026

Feb 25, 2026, 12:02 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #39

On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Feb 24, 2026, 5:01 PM (ET) Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) (50 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #38

On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)

A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Feb 12, 2026, 1:16 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) (52 Y - 47 N)

Contact

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

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