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Richard Blumenthal

U.S. Senator for Connecticut

Democrat · Since 2011 · Next election: 2028 · Age 80 · Senior senator

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Richard Blumenthal is the senior U.S. Senator for Connecticut, a Democrat serving since 2011.

Blumenthal has served in the Senate longer than 68 of its 99 other members.

Blumenthal is the ranking member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee and also sits on Armed Services, Judiciary, International Narcotics Control, and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In the Senate's last 30 days in session (Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026), Blumenthal voted in 73 of 74 roll calls (99%). In that period, 159 bills Blumenthal sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Blumenthal's seat is next on the ballot in 2028.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

Full schedule →

Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu

12 roll-call votes: 6 Yea, 5 Nay, 1 Not Voting

  • · Hearing

    Oversight hearings to examine Jack Smith's authority and Republicans and related matters.

    Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice

  • · Hearing

    Hearings to examine the nominations of Lee Philip Rudofsky, of Arkansas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, Robert E. Long, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Peter M. Mansfield, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and Jesus A. Osete, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.

    Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice

  • · Hearing

    Hearings to examine rogue AI, focusing on securing the homeland against AI agents.

    Disaster Management, District of Columbia, and Census (Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee) · 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice

Votes

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Voted in 73 of 74 roll calls (99%), Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026.

Blumenthal voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 66 roll calls and against it on 7.

Votes against the party majority and missed votes (latest 5 of 8)

Richard Blumenthal's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultRichard BlumenthalNote
Sep 30No. 256On the Nomination PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of LaborNomination ConfirmedNot VotingDid not vote
Sep 28No. 250On Passage of the Bill S. 4668S. 4668, as amendedBill PassedNayMost Senate Democrats: Yea
Sep 24No. 243On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as AmendedCloture Motion Agreed toNayMost Senate Democrats: Yea
Sep 24No. 242On the Amendment S. 4668Amdt. No. 6776Amendment Agreed toNayMost Senate Democrats: Yea
Sep 22No. 240On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776Cloture Motion Agreed toNayMost Senate Democrats: Yea

Legislation

132 bills sponsored and 832 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • S. 3258 Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026

    Cosponsor · Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.

    This bill directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to compile, publish, and annually update a list of medications that may be safely prescribed to pilots and air traffic controllers for the purposes of issuing a medical certification.

  • S. 5618 A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.

    Sponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  • S.Res. 943 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

    Sponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Campaign finance

Raised
$1,010,792
Spent
$783,747
Cash on hand
$1,476,933

2028 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC S0CT00177

Connecticut senators

All 7 members of Congress from Connecticut →

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