Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Armed Forces and National Security
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic, Connecticut
On Armed Forces and National Security, the 93 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Democrat, 7% of the way toward the typical Republican.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 18 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
93 measures · 28 sponsored · 65 cosponsored
Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 7% of the way toward the typical Republican.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.20
- Democratic caucus median −0.22, from 41 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.05, from 26 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to direct the American Battle Monuments Commission to establish a program to identify American-Jewish servicemembers buried in United States military cemeteries overseas under markers that incorrectly represent their religion and heritage, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
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".
Voted Yea
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
A bill to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Yea
To limit the use of Federal law enforcement officers for crowd control, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and instead expand veteran dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Voted Nay
To limit the provision of support by the Armed Forces to civilian law enforcement activities.
Voted Yea
To amend title 32, United States Code, to clarify certain limitations on full-time National Guard duty performed in a State, Territory, or the District of Columbia.
Voted Yea
To prohibit the use of funds to procure or modify foreign aircraft for presidential airlift.
Voted Yea
To require a review of the methodologies used to determine the amounts of locality-based comparability payments and to require the President's Pay Agent to conduct a pilot program establishing alternative models for determining the amounts of those payments.
Voted Nay
To require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.
Voted Nay
To prohibit earnings on balances maintained at a Federal Reserve bank by or on behalf of a depository institution.
Voted Nay
To direct the Attorney General to make publicly available documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Voted Nay
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Yea
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2026 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other…
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purposes.
Voted Yea
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
6 measures this senator backed have no other backer on the map, so they are listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
Veterans Crisis Line Support and Safety Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Military Officer Promotion Integrity Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
SAFEGUARD Veterans Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to modify the eligibility requirements for transfer of unused entitlement to Post-9/11 Educational Assistance, and for other purposes.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Carlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection Act
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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".
Latest action, : Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.
MOLD Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution recognizing that care provided by employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is essential for meeting the health care needs of veterans of the United States.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8874; text: CR S8874)
Honor Our Promise to Veterans Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mammography Access for Veterans Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Right to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
VA CBA Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Presumptive CLARITY Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
FRAUD in VA Disability Exams Act of 2025
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Captain Paul W. 'Bud' Bucha VA Medical Center Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Medical Disability Examination Improvement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Advancing VA’s Emergency Response to (AVERT) Crises Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Molly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Insurrection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Ready Reserve Act of 2025
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
OATH Act of 2025
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Veterans’ Transition to Trucking Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Major Richard Star Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Putting Veterans First Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8036-8038; text: CR S8038)
A resolution condemning the mass terminations of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs carried out with no justification or analysis of the impact on veterans and their families.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S1500)
CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
BRAVE Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ensuring VetSuccess On Campus Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Caring for Survivors Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35.
Veterans Border Patrol Training Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Cosponsored
Nutrition Continuity for Military Families Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
VA Salary Cap Waiver Adjustment Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Fit to Serve Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Empowering States to Serve Veterans Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)
National Quantum Readiness Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Duty Status Reform Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2766-2768)
Critical Defense Ownership Review Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Love Lives On Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Stars and Stripes Editorial Independence Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
VITAL Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans SPORT Act
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Autonomy for Disabled Veterans Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
ASSIST Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Veterans Prosthetics Advancement and Reform Act
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
National Veterans Strategy Act of 2026
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Caring for Veterans and Strengthening National Security Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
NOTICE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
ARCA Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
United States Cadet Nurse Corps Service Recognition Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Improving Veteran Access to Care Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act 2.0
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
No Troops in Our Streets Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Fisher House Availability Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
A resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
VA Extenders Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2025, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting members of the Armed Forces and veterans in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
HONOR Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A resolution designating August 16, 2025, "National Airborne Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171; text: CR S5009)
Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-42.
Became Public Law 119-42
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Latest action, : Became Public Law No: 119-97.
Became Public Law 119-97
GUARD Veterans’ Health Care Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-247.
MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Informing VETS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Remove the Stain Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
COUNTER Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
MIL FMLA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025 as "Veterans Affairs Research Week" to celebrate the research, innovation, and significant contributions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving the lives of countless veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S2864)
A resolution honoring and commending the 80th anniversary of the Blinded Veterans Association.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842-2843)
VA Employee Fairness Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SAVES Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 342.
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Latest action, : Motion to proceed to consideration of the House message to accompany S. 1318 rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 164.
Protect Veteran Jobs Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Helping Heroes Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2025
Latest action, : Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1037; text: 2/4/2025 CR S597-598)
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
A resolution honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S232)
Amendments filed on this issue's bills
These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.
An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.
Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 4784
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S.Res. 124
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
To include the liberation of Helmand Province in the list of historic battles where United States Marines served.
Latest action, : Amendment SA 3936 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Adopted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
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Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 2296
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted