Senator Richard Blumenthal

Biographical

Full Name: Richard Blumenthal
Current Office: U.S. Senate - Sr, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Cynthia; 4 Children
Birth Date: 02/13/1946
Birth Place: Brooklyn, NY
Home City: Greenwich, CT
Issue Category

Recent Public Statements

Senator Lautenberg Joins Sen. Menendez, Rep. Maloney to Intro the "Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act"

May 17, 2013 - In observance of National Women's Health Week, U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg joined Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) in introducing ...

Gillibrand, Collins, Boxer, Johanns, Benishek, Gabbard, Begich, Blumenthal, Coons, Franken, Hirono, Mikulski, Pryor, Schatz, Shaheen, Rockefeller, Feinstein, Hanna, Sinema, Joined by Service Members Victimized by Sexual Assault in Announcing Bicameral Legislation Reforming Military Justice System

May 16, 2013 - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Representatives Dan Benishek (R-MI) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Senators Mark Begich ...

Murphy, Blumenthal, Esty Announce Bill to Authorize Federal Funds for New Sandy Hook Elementary School

May 16, 2013 - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty D-Conn.) announced new federal legislation that would authorize federal funds to ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Electrical Contractors Association Positions 77%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Conservative Action Score 25%
2011-2012 Irregular Times/Progressive Patriots/That's My Congress Liberal Action Score 56%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $9,166,289.00
Total Spent $9,098,323.00
Cash On Hand $67,962.00
Debt $272,876.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Richard Blumenthal refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/contact/

Washington, D.C. Website
http://blumenthal.senate.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/dickblumenthal

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/SenBlumenthal

Washington, D.C.
702 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2823
Fax: 202-224-9673

District
90 State House Square, 10th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-258-6940
Fax: 860-258-6958