Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic, Connecticut
On Government Operations and Politics, the 68 measures they backed sit 4% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 13 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
68 measures · 4 sponsored · 64 cosponsored
Sits 4% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from 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 −0.41
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 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
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
To protect women and girls in athletics.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution 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.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution 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.
Voted Nay
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…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
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…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
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.
4 measures this senator backed have no other backer on the map, so they are listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
Support Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
No Palaces Act
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
FALCON Act
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
FAST Justice Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution condemning the financial entanglements of World Liberty Financial, Inc. with President Donald J. Trump, the Trump family, and the Trump Administration.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064-3065)
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A resolution condemning the financial entanglements of President Donald J. Trump with the $TRUMP meme coin.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3066)
Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Plum Island Preservation Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Cosponsored
Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4762-4763; text: CR S4760-4761)
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
For Our Republic Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
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No Bonuses for Bad Service Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 570.
Stop Harassment and Intimidations in Elections through Legal Defenses (SHIELD) Our Elections Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Right to Vote Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to designate ZIP Codes for certain communities.
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Financial Disclosure Modernization Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S581-582)
FAIR Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Inspectors General Independence Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Schedules That Work Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
Inspector General Access Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8451)
EXPERTS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Stop Ballroom Bribery Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Anti-Cash Grab Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SAFE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Voter Purge Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Help FEDS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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".
Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
Protecting Our Democracy Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Same Day Registration Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Register America to Vote Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
Sustaining Our Democracy Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Expanding the VOTE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Time Off to Vote Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)
Reserve Organization of America Charter Amendments Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)
A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4423: 1)
Curbing Officials' Income and Nondisclosure (COIN) Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Election Worker Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Vote at Home Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2740)
SEER Act 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Equal COLA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)
Saving the Civil Service Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
FAIR Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)
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. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted