Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
International Affairs
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic, Connecticut
On International Affairs, their 36 votes sit closer to the typical Democrat, 14% of the way toward the typical Republican; the 52 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Democrat, 38% of the way toward the typical Republican.
Where this differs from their party: Voted with the Democratic majority on 86.1% of 36 votes here, against 97.0% on all contested votes.
From votes
36 votes cast
Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 14% of the way toward the typical Republican.
From bills backed
52 measures · 2 sponsored · 50 cosponsored
Sits closer to the typical Democrat, 38% 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 votes
- Senator at −0.28
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 47 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.34, from 53 senators
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.13
- Democratic caucus median −0.28, from 37 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.12, from 34 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 with party
- 86.1%
- Votes against party
- 5
- Votes cast
- 36
Votes on this issue
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, as championed by the late Senator Lindsey O. Graham, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
To strike the provision relating to duties on countries that purchase Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Yea·Against the party majority
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yea·Democratic majority: Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.
Voted Nay·Democratic majority: Nay
A vote against the party majority can reflect a home-state interest or a procedural step, such as a leader voting no in order to move to reconsider.
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
Tracking and Restricting Adversarial Circumvention of Embargoes Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence.
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II with the surrender of Imperial Japan and honoring veterans of both the Pacific and European theaters.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6557: 1; text: CR S6540: 1)
A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.
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)
A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.
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 S3065-3066)
Sovereign Wealth Fund Transparency Act
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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A resolution recognizing the partnership between the United States and Ukraine.
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1584)
Cosponsored
SRBIJA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Show the other 45 cosponsored measures
Luxury JET Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504.
Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
NOPE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Transnational Repression Policy Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
ARMAS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1207)
West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 53. Record Vote Number: 46. (consideration: CR S796)
A bill to amend the Passport Act of June 4, 1920, to authorize certain public libraries to collect and retain a fee for the execution of a passport application.
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 503.
A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S654)
Save the Kurds Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action, : Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under 50 U.S.C. 1546(a) raised against the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 9.
A resolution urging the Trump Administration to seize shadow fleet vessels transporting sanctioned oil from the Russian Federation.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Latest action, : Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 51. Record Vote Number: 608. (consideration: CR S7958)
A resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.
Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 246.
A resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6839-6840)
REPO Implementation Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 160.
Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3473-3474)
No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)
A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2900-2901)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2097)
GHOST Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1912-1913)
Baltic Security Initiative Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1715-1716)
A resolution dissenting from the United States delegation's February 24, 2025, vote at the United Nations General Assembly.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1401-1402)
United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
A resolution affirming that Hamas cannot retain any political or military control in the Gaza Strip.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1751; text: 02/11/2025 CR S863)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S821)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S546-547)
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.