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Richard Blumenthal

Democrat U.S. Senator for Connecticut.

Voted further left than 87% of the Senate, based on 897 roll-call votes this Congress.4

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On the record

Office
U.S. Senator for Connecticut1
Party
Democratic1
In this office since
January 5, 20111
Term ends
January 3, 20291
Contact
Official website · 202-224-2823 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
Filed to run
U.S. Senate, Connecticut (2028)3

What they say and what they did

Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.

  • 110 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 667 cosponsored5
  • Voted on 56 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 06
  • Committees: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Ranking Member); United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control; Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs; Senate Committee on Armed Services; Senate Committee on the Judiciary2

Economy and jobs

What they say

  • Wants to safeguard consumers from companies’ negligence and scams and fraud.

    “He is deeply dedicated to safeguarding consumers from companies’ negligence, protecting people from hazardous household items, and stopping scams and fraud.”7
  • Works to hold companies accountable for the safety of their products.

    “Senator Blumenthal fights for the interests of consumers and works tirelessly to hold companies accountable for the safety of their products.”7
  • Supports equal opportunities for families to provide for themselves and receive fair compensation and benefits.

    “Senator Blumenthal believes all Americans should have equal opportunities to provide for their families and receive fair compensation and benefits for their hard work.”8
  • Supports the right to organize and collectively bargain in the workplace.

    “Senator Blumenthal is a longtime advocate for safety in the workplace, as well as the right to organize and collectively bargain.”8
  • Supports increasing economic opportunities for Connecticut businesses.

    “Senator Blumenthal has also fought to increase the economic opportunities available to Connecticut businesses and support the economic development of minority and underserved communities.”8
  • Supports major, historic investment in our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.

    “Senator Blumenthal supports major, historic investment in our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 102 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S.J.Res. 150: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Limited Applicability of Consumer Financial Protection Act's 'Time or Space' Exception With Respect to Digital Marketing Providers". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2268)
  • Sponsored S. 3875: Responsible Firearms Marketing Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Sponsored S. 3516: Stopping Grinch Bots Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 202610
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 202611
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 202612
  • Voted Nay on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202513
  • Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202514

Taxes

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 42 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5448: Anti-Corruption Tax (ACT) Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 5445: GRACE for Military Survivors Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 4700: Complete America’s Great Trails Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202515
  • Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 102: 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 relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202516

Health care

What they say

  • Wants to promote students’ access to mental health support.

    “Senator Blumenthal will continue to push for investment in programs that promote students’ success, like reforms to student loans and access to mental health support.”17
  • Believes investment in public health must be a top priority.

    “Senator Blumenthal believes investment in public health must be one of our nation’s top priorities.”18
  • Has fought to ensure all individuals have access to affordable, quality health care coverage.

    “Senator Blumenthal has fought tirelessly to ensure all individuals have access to affordable, quality health care coverage.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 19 and cosponsored 102 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5312: PROTECT Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 5219: Compassionate Care Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 5166: Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Immigration

What they say

  • Believes the United States is proudly a nation of immigrants.

    “Senator Blumenthal believes the United States is proudly a nation of immigrants.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 31 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5490: A bill to designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 455: Protecting Sensitive Locations Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202619
  • Voted Nay on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202520

Abortion

What they say

  • Supports protecting access to safe and legal reproductive care for all people.

    “True gender equality includes the right to choose whether and when to have a child. Senator Blumenthal is committed to continuing the fight to protect access to safe and legal reproductive care for all people, no matter their zip codes.”21

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored 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 "Reproductive Health Services". Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.

Guns

What they say

  • Is committed to fighting for commonsense gun violence prevention measures.

    “Senator Blumenthal is committed to fighting for commonsense gun violence prevention measures.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 726: Ethan's Law Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Energy and climate

What they say

  • Supports environmental protection efforts and policies that safeguard the planet.

    “Throughout his time in Congress, Senator Blumenthal has been a strong supporter of environmental protection efforts and policies that safeguard our planet.”22
  • Believes Congress should mitigate the country’s impact on the environment.

    “As the climate crisis continues, Senator Blumenthal believes it is the duty of Congress to help mitigate our country’s impact on the environment by taking actionable, commonsense steps.”22
  • Wants to strengthen access to clean water and air.

    “He will keep fighting to strengthen access to clean water and air, ensure conservation efforts are adequately funded, support the expansion of projects to eliminate food waste, and protect Americans from environmental injustice.”22
  • Understands the federal government must take an active role in defending and protecting our environment.

    “To improve the health of our planet, Senator Blumenthal understands that the federal government must take an active role in defending and protecting our environment.”22
  • Is working to protect our planet in the midst of a climate crisis.

    “In the midst of a climate crisis, Senator Blumenthal is working to protect our planet.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 30 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5353: No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Sponsored S. 5306: Affordable Electricity Rates Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Sponsored S. 4543: Extinction Prevention Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202623
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202524
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202525
  • Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202526
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202527

Education

What they say

  • Believes access to education is critical for the success of Connecticut residents and all Americans.

    “Senator Blumenthal strongly believes access to education is critical for the success of Connecticut residents and all Americans.”17
  • Wants to hold for-profit institutions accountable when they take advantage of vulnerable students.

    “He has championed efforts to hold for-profit institutions of higher education accountable when they take advantage of vulnerable students.”17
  • Will continue to push for investment in programs that promote students’ success.

    “Senator Blumenthal will continue to push for investment in programs that promote students’ success, like reforms to student loans and access to mental health support.”17
  • Supports high quality, equitable, and affordable education for all students.

    “All students should have access to high quality, equitable, and affordable education.”17
  • Believes all students should have access to high quality, equitable, and affordable education.

    “Senator Blumenthal believes all students should have access to high quality, equitable, and affordable education.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 37 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4843: Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 4269: Restoring College Access and Affordability Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 3277: Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Crime and policing

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 13 and cosponsored 83 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5618: Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 5201: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Sponsored S. 4696: Right to Record Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202528

Foreign policy

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 32 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3390: Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • Sponsored S. 1488: Sovereign Wealth Fund Transparency Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202629

Social Security and Medicare

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5042: Social Security 2100 Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 3255: SWIFT Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Sponsored S. 3059: Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Housing

What they say

  • Supports fair reforms to ensure equitable access to safe and affordable housing.

    “He strongly supports fair reforms to ensure Americans have equitable access to safe and affordable housing.”8

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 5 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4636: Homeowners’ Escrow Savings Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Voted Yea on H.R. 53: 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActBill Passed 89–10, March 12, 202630

Elections and voting

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 53 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 3477: Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 3361: No Palaces Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  • Sponsored S. 3026: FALCON Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: 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.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202631
  • Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202532

Technology and AI

What they say

  • Fights for the right to privacy and the protection of our cyber security.

    “Senator Blumenthal fights for the right to privacy and the protection of our cyber security.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 13 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202533

Civil rights

What they say

  • Believes all Americans should have equal opportunities and fair compensation for their hard work.

    “Senator Blumenthal believes all Americans should have equal opportunities and fair compensation for their hard work.”9
  • Believes gender equality is a human right.

    “Senator Blumenthal believes gender equality is a human right.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 16 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 2784: Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Military and veterans

What they say

  • Is committed to protecting U.S. national security and providing servicemembers and their families with the resources they need to defend our nation.

    “Senator Blumenthal is committed to protecting U.S. national security and providing servicemembers and their families with the resources they need to defend our nation.”9
  • Is a tireless advocate for veterans, fighting for the health care and benefits they deserve.

    “Senator Blumenthal is a tireless advocate for veterans, fighting for the health care and benefits they deserve.”9

What they did

  • Sponsored 31 and cosponsored 52 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 5591: Veterans Crisis Line Support and Safety Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Sponsored S. 5542: Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • Sponsored S. 4646: SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202534
  • Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202535

Drugs and addiction

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
  • Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202619
  • Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202528

Farms and rural areas

What they say

  • No position found on their website.

What they did

  • Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 26 bills on this issue5
  • Sponsored S. 4724: No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Sponsored S. 1447: Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • Sponsored S. 1420: Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Money: U.S. Senate, Connecticut (2028)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3

Raised$612K
Spent$373K
Cash on hand$1.5M
  • From individuals $273K
  • From PACs and other committees $104K
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $236K

Gifts from people, by size36

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 24%
  • $200–$499 2%
  • $500–$999 3%
  • $1,000–$1,999 14%
  • $2,000 and up 57%

Top PACs and committees giving directly37

Enterprise Holdings, Inc. / Enterprise Mobility Political Action CommitteeConnected to Enterprise Holdings, Inc.$9,000
National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (Nabpac)Connected to National Association of Broadcasters$5,050
SEIU Cope (Service Employees International Union Committee on Political Education)Connected to Service Employees International Union$5,000
American Council of Engineering Companies (Acec/pac)Connected to American Council of Engineering Companies$5,000
American Chiropractic Association Political Action CommitteeConnected to American Chiropractic Association$5,000
Iheartmedia, Inc. PACConnected to Iheartmedia, Inc.$5,000
Serco Inc. Political Action Committee (Serco PAC)Connected to Serco Inc.$5,000
Votevets$5,000
603 PAC$5,000
Verizon Communications, Inc. Political Action Committee (Verizon PAC)$4,500
Steptoe LLP Political Action Committee$4,000
Magellan Health Inc. Employee Committee for Good GovernmentConnected to Magellan Health, Inc.$3,000
Hanger Inc. PACConnected to Hanger, Inc.$3,000
Samsung Electronics America Inc Political Action Committee$3,000
Laborers' International Union of North America (Liuna) PACConnected to Laborers' International Union of North America$2,500

Individual donors

  • $189K from 966 itemized gifts38
  • 22% came from people in Connecticut38
  • 3% came from retired people38
  • Top states: District of Columbia $42K, Connecticut $42K, Virginia $31K, Maryland $26K, Massachusetts $15K38

Where donors work38

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Anthropic4 gifts$14,000
Granite Telecom2 gifts$7,000
Skadden Arps2 gifts$7,000
Cresson Management2 gifts$5,400
Pragmatics2 gifts$5,000
Red+blue Strategies2 gifts$5,000
Akin Gump3 gifts$4,000
Cogent Strategies3 gifts$4,000
Invariant3 gifts$4,000
Klein/johnson Group3 gifts$4,000
Tarplin Downs & Young3 gifts$4,000
Kelley Drye & Warren1 gifts$3,500
Bloom Strategic Counsel2 gifts$3,000
NVG2 gifts$3,000
FGS Global3 gifts$2,500

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

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    congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislators
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    Retrieved October 16, 2026
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