Richard Blumenthal — U.S. Senator from Connecticut
Richard Blumenthal is a Democrat Senator representing Connecticut, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Connecticut |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1946-02-13 |
| Bioguide ID | B001277 |
Election & Term History
Richard Blumenthal has held 3 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2011.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-01-05 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Connecticut | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Connecticut | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Connecticut | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Richard Blumenthal has cast 875 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Richard Blumenthal is more liberal than 73% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.432 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 73% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 875 |
| Votes with own party | 97.6% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 10 of 890 (1.1%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Richard Blumenthal in?
Richard Blumenthal is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Connecticut.
How long has Richard Blumenthal served in Congress?
Richard Blumenthal's first term on record began in 2011, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
How does Richard Blumenthal's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Richard Blumenthal is more liberal than 73% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 875 recorded votes.
How often does Richard Blumenthal vote with their own party?
Richard Blumenthal has voted with the majority of their own party on 97.6% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 10 of 890 recorded votes (1.1%).