Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT): Voting Record, Bills & News

Key votes cast by Sen. Blumenthal in the 119th Congress, newest first
DATE	MEASURE	VOTE	DEM MAJORITY	RESULT
SEP 30	PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling	NOT VOTING	NAY 39–0	Confirmed 47–41
SEP 30	PN1129Cloture: Keith Sonderling nomination	NAY	NAY 45–0	Agreed 53–47
SEP 30	H.R. 9340Cloture on proceeding: Ratepayer Protection Act	NAY	NAY 41–4	Rejected 57–4360 NEEDED
SEP 30	H.R. 7008Cloture on proceeding: Stop Insider Trading Act	NAY	NAY 45–0	Rejected 53–4760 NEEDED
SEP 29	S.Res. 852A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to sectio…	YEA	YEA 44–1	Rejected 47–51
SEP 29	S.J.Res. 197Motion to proceed: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapt…	YEA	YEA 45–0	Rejected 48–51
SEP 28	S. 4668Protect College Sports Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY	NAY	YEA 26–19	Passed 77–22
SEP 24	H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…	YEA	YEA 43–1	Rejected 49–50
SEP 24	S. 4668Cloture: Protect College Sports Act of 2026	NAY	SPLIT 24–21	Agreed 74–2560 NEEDED
SEP 23	PN999-1Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero	NAY	NAY 45–0	Confirmed 50–47
SEP 22	S.Amdt. 6776Cloture: substitute amendment to Protect College Sports Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY	NAY	YEA 22–17	Agreed 70–2160 NEEDED
SEP 22	PN999-1Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero nomination	NAY	NAY 41–0	Agreed 52–43
SEP 17	PN999-4Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell	NAY	NAY 43–0	Confirmed 49–45
SEP 17	PN999-4Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell nomination	NAY	NAY 45–0	Agreed 49–47
SEP 15	S. 4668Cloture on proceeding: Protect College Sports Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY	NAY	YEA 24–19	Agreed 74–2460 NEEDED
SEP 15	H.R. 3633Cloture on proceeding: CLARITY Act of 2025	NAY	NAY 44–0	Rejected 49–5060 NEEDED
SEP 15	PN1093-3Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne	NAY	NAY 44–0	Confirmed 52–45
SEP 14	PN1093-3Cloture: Matthew R. Byrne nomination	NAY	NAY 44–0	Agreed 47–46
AUG 08	S. 5271Cloture on proceeding: A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voter…	NAY	NAY 44–0	Rejected 52–4660 NEEDED
AUG 08	PN1078Confirmation: Todd Blanche	NAY	NAY 45–0	Confirmed 50–49
AUG 08	PN1078Cloture: Todd Blanche nomination	NAY	NAY 45–0	Agreed 50–49
AUG 08	H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 42–3	Passed 90–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	S.Amdt. 6732Cloture: substitute amendment to Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027	YEA	YEA 42–3	Agreed 91–660 NEEDED
AUG 07	Confirmation: 74 nominations en bloc	NAY	NAY 45–0	Confirmed 51–47
AUG 07	H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026	YEA	YEA 36–9	Passed 86–1160 NEEDED

Bills sponsored in the 119th Congress, with each bill’s stage and cosponsors
BILL	TITLE · POLICY AREA	STAGE	COSPON.
S. 610	Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Passed Senate	1 COSPON.
S. 2682	Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Passed Senate	1 COSPON.
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".FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR	Out of committee	0 COSPON.
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".ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	39 COSPON.
S. 2264	Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	2 COSPON.
S. 2061	Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	9 COSPON.
S. 1665	OATH Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	0 COSPON.
S. 1245	Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY	Out of committee	15 COSPON.
S. 5618	A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.	Introduced	8 COSPON.
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.	Introduced	1 COSPON.
S. 5542	Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026	Introduced	4 COSPON.
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.IMMIGRATION	Introduced	3 COSPON.

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CBS NewsAug 30

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026

Blumenthal discussed his policy priorities on Ukraine, ICE operations in Connecticut and the Kids Online Safety Act.

Foreign policy82%

ESPN.com3d ago

Congress asks MLB to take action after Bryce Harper betting video

Blumenthal joined two House members in urging baseball’s league and players’ union to end promotional deals with betting operators.

Economy75%

ReutersSep 28

Tether USDT aids Iran funding, Senate report says

Richard Blumenthal led a Senate report on Iran-linked USDT transactions and called for federal investigations.

Foreign policy80%

PoliticoSep 25

Dems renew scrutiny into RFK Jr.'s finances

Blumenthal joined three other senators in asking Kennedy for details about the assignment of his Gardasil litigation fee interests.

Ethics75%

CT MirrorSep 25

Blumenthal forum on ICE shootings, AI risks: CT politics news

Blumenthal led a forum featuring families’ testimony and argued that DHS had not changed its practices.

Immigration75%

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CT MirrorAug 12

After Larson's loss to Bronin, Blumenthal faces age question

Blumenthal said age alone should not determine elections as he prepares for the possibility of another Senate campaign.

Elections52%

NBC News7h ago

Some Democrats don’t expect to fill a Supreme Court vacancy under Trump

Blumenthal said Democratic senators would be unlikely to support a Trump Supreme Court nominee and described a qualification he would look for.

Courts56%

Srpske Novine2d ago

Grassley, Blumenthal Serbia Bill: Sanctions in US Senate

Blumenthal cosponsored the Senate proposal and described its intended response to democratic backsliding in Serbia.

Foreign policy50%

TicketNews3d ago

Lawmakers, Witnesses Dissect ‘Corrupt’ Live Nation Settlement at Hearing, Press for Breakup

Blumenthal said Live Nation and Ticketmaster should be broken up and called for a cap on secondary-market ticket prices.

Economy50%

CT Mirror4d ago

After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety

Blumenthal tried to advance the Kids Online Safety Act before the Senate recess and said he would continue pursuing it.

Tech & privacy50%

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twitchy.comAug 30

Karma ALMOST Comes for Dick Blumenthal While He Lectures America About Train Safety

The post criticizes Blumenthal after a train passed close to him during a train-safety press conference.

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CBS NewsAug 30 · 33 MIN READ

Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 30, 2026

Blumenthal discussed his policy priorities on Ukraine, ICE operations in Connecticut and the Kids Online Safety Act.

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