Richard Blumenthal
Democrat Senator, Connecticut
97 bills593 cosponsored$771K raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
Military service
Career
- “From 1977 to 1981, Senator Blumenthal served as a U.S. Attorney for Connecticut” source
Public service
- “elected to represent Connecticut in the United States Senate. He was reelected in 2016 and 2022” source
- “lead U.S. Senator Abraham A. Ribicoff's staff as an Administrative Assistant” source
- “served an unprecedented five terms, from 1991 to 2011, as Connecticut’s Attorney General” source
- “served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1984 to 1987, and the Connecticut State Senate from 1987 to 1990” source
- “serving his third term as a United States Senator from the State of Connecticut” source
Also stated
- “where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Yale Law Journal” source
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Legislation
S 5685cosponsor
A bill to require the disclosure of supervisory records of certain financial institutions that relate to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5611cosponsor
A bill to authorize certain actions with respect to Serbia.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 946cosponsor
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
SRES 936sponsor
A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5268)
S 5675cosponsor
A bill to require that certain notifications and certifications relating to WIC be available to members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES 935cosponsor
A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268)
S 5618sponsor
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 943sponsor
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)
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SJRES 220cosponsor
A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S 5591sponsor
A bill to improve support for personnel of the Veterans Crisis Line and to clarify authorities relating to crisis response protocols, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S 5568cosponsor
A bill to provide grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class size in the early elementary grades, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5570cosponsor
A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 905cosponsor
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
SRES 906cosponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
S 5560cosponsor
A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
S 5559cosponsor
A bill to provide for the basic needs of students at institutions of higher education.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5004)
S 5567cosponsor
A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Voting Record
262 yea642 nay11 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Richard Blumenthal are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$771K
Small donors $116KLarge individual $222KPACs $112K
Spent $476KCash $1.5M
2024 cycle$399K
Small donors $54KLarge individual $89KPACs $73K
Spent $410KCash $1.2M
2022 cycle$7.3M
Small donors $290KLarge individual $3.4MPACs $1.3M
Spent $9.9MCash $1.2M
2020 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $436KLarge individual $690KPACs $226K
Spent $637KCash $3.9M
2018 cycle$710K
Small donors $313KLarge individual $279KPACs $82K
Spent $498KCash $3.2M
2016 cycle$7.4M
Small donors $447KLarge individual $5.1MPACs $1.7M
Spent $5.1MCash $3.0M
2014 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $70KLarge individual $591KPACs $345K
Spent $547KCash $661K
2012 cycle$500K
Small donors $4KLarge individual $160KPACs $233K
Spent $451KCash $68K
2010 cycle$8.7M
Small donors $510KLarge individual $4.4MPACs $886K
Spent $8.7MCash $19K
Top Contributors
ANTHROPIC$18K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$10K
MACHINE INTELLIGENCE RESEARCH INST.$8K
ANTHROPIC, PBC$7K
GRANITE TELECOM$7K
COOK PINE CAPITAL LLC$7K
ADOBE$7K
AMPHENOL CORP$7K
ANTHROPIC PBC$7K
SKADDEN ARPS$7K
Committees
Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Airland
- Personnel
- Seapower
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census
- Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
ranking memberSenate Committee on the Judiciary
- Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
- Crime and Counterterrorism
- Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
- Privacy, Technology, and the Law
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5685: A bill to require the disclosure of supervisory records of certain financial institutions that relate to Jeffrey Epstein, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
S 5611: A bill to authorize certain actions with respect to Serbia.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 936: A resolution designating October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5675: A bill to require that certain notifications and certifications relating to WIC be available to members of the Armed Forces undergoing a permanent change of station, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 935: A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5618: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 943: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
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SJRES 220: A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
not_voting2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
S 5591: A bill to improve support for personnel of the Veterans Crisis Line and to clarify authorities relating to crisis response protocols, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S 5568: A bill to provide grants to local educational agencies to help public schools reduce class size in the early elementary grades, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S 5570: A bill to establish jobs programs for long-term unemployed workers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 906: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5560: A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Democrat
Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
Senate2011-01-05, 2017-01-03Democrat
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