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Richard Blumenthal
U.S. Senator (Class 3), CT
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Senator (Class 3), CT current
Connecticut |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2029 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US Senate District Connecticut current
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2011 | Jan 1, 2030 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Senator (Class 3), CT
Connecticut |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2023 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Senator (Class 3), CT
Connecticut |
Democratic | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2017 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US Senate District Connecticut
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US Senate District Connecticut
United States |
Democratic | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs — Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations — Ranking Member unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs — Ranking Member unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on Armed Services unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on Armed Services — Airland unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on Armed Services — Personnel unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on Armed Services — Seapower unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs — Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary — Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary — Crime and Counterterrorism unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary — Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary — Privacy, Technology, and the Law unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.433, social dim. -0.155. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (840 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Nomination | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-181 | Jun 18, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-181 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6644
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
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On the Cloture Motion | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-180 | Jun 18, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-180 US-GOV-PD |
| On the Motion to Proceed | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-175 | Jun 16, 2026 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-175 US-GOV-PD | |
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SRES 616
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section…
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On the Motion to Discharge | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-179 | Jun 17, 2026 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-179 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Cloture Motion | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-178 | Jun 17, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-178 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Nomination | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-177 | Jun 17, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-177 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Cloture Motion | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-176 | Jun 17, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-176 US-GOV-PD |
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SJRES 172
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or…
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On the Motion to Discharge | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-174 | Jun 16, 2026 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-174 US-GOV-PD |
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SJRES 190
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…
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On the Motion to Proceed | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-173 | Jun 16, 2026 | Motion to Proceed Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-173 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Nomination | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-172 | Jun 15, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-172 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Cloture Motion | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-171 | Jun 11, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-171 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Nomination | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-170 | Jun 11, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-170 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Cloture Motion | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-169 | Jun 10, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-169 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Nomination | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-168 | Jun 10, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-168 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Cloture Motion | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-167 | Jun 10, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-167 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Nomination | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-166 | Jun 9, 2026 | Nomination Confirmed | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-166 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Cloture Motion | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-165 | Jun 8, 2026 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-165 US-GOV-PD |
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S 1318
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
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On the Motion to Proceed | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-164 | Jun 5, 2026 | Motion to Proceed Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-164 US-GOV-PD |
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S 2
Secure America Act
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On Passage of the Bill | Nay | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-163 | Jun 5, 2026 | Bill Passed | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-163 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Motion | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-162 | Jun 5, 2026 | Motion Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-162 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Motion | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-161 | Jun 5, 2026 | Motion Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-161 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Amendment | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-160 | Jun 5, 2026 | Amendment Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-160 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Motion | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-159 | Jun 5, 2026 | Motion Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-159 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Motion | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-158 | Jun 5, 2026 | Motion Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-158 US-GOV-PD |
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Unlinked roll call
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On the Amendment | Yea | senate · stage not recorded · roll 2026-157 | Jun 5, 2026 | Amendment Rejected | U.S. Senate LIS roll-call votes s119-2-157 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Jan 5, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 10:25 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $486,348 | $0 | $486,348 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,000 | BLUMENTHAL VICTORY FUND | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Party | Jun 29, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $13,500 | BLUMENTHAL VICTORY FUND | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Party | Mar 30, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $13,000 | BLUMENTHAL VICTORY FUND | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Party | Dec 19, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $12,393 | NGP VAN, INC | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | unclassified | Jun 13, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $11,000 | BLUMENTHAL VICTORY FUND | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Party | Sep 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $10,710 | CANAL PARTNERS MEDIA | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Corporate PAC | Mar 28, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $10,500 | BLUMENTHAL VICTORY FUND | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Party | Jun 27, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NABPAC) | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Corporate PAC | Jun 6, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $5,000 | D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Corporate PAC | Jul 9, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $5,000 | UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Corporate PAC | Oct 3, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $5,000 | THOMPSON COBURN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Corporate PAC | Sep 14, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | Corporate PAC | Mar 12, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally LLM enrichment (local oMLX) |
| 2024 | $4,627 | CITIZENS BANK | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | unclassified | Jul 31, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $4,589 | CITIZENS BANK | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | unclassified | May 31, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $4,552 | CITIZENS BANK | BLUMENTHAL FOR CONNECTICUT | unclassified | Mar 29, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Sponsored legislation (11 as lead sponsor)
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S 4843
US · Jun 18, 2026
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to promote comprehensive campus mental health and suicide prevention plans, and for other purposes.
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S 4724
US · Jun 9, 2026
No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026
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S 4700
US · Jun 8, 2026
Complete America’s Great Trails Act
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S 4696
US · Jun 8, 2026
Right to Record Act of 2026
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S 4646
US · Jun 1, 2026
SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026
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SRES 753
US · May 21, 2026
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050.
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SRES 752
US · May 21, 2026
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2026 as "Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration Awareness Month".
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S 4636
US · May 21, 2026
Homeowners’ Escrow Savings Act
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S 4572
US · May 19, 2026
Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act
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S 4543
US · May 14, 2026
Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
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