Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democrat Senator, Delaware

18 bills172 cosponsored$1.0M raised890 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“was born in Philadelphia but was raised in Wilmington, Delaware” source

Education

“pursued her master’s degree at the University of Delaware” source

Career

“flipping burgers and serving coffee at the McDonald’s in Delaware’s historic Market Street” source
“living, traveling and working in over 30 countries” source

Public service

“As an intern and then a caseworker for Congressman Carper” source
“In 2024, she was elected to the Senate after serving four terms in the House of Representatives” source

Legislation

S 5320cosponsor

A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520-4521)

2026-08-06

SRES 837cosponsor

A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2026-08-06

S 5283cosponsor

A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-08-06

S 5341cosponsor

A bill to require the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to delegate to the Commandant of the Coast Guard authority to enter into intergovernmental support agreements relating to installation-support services, and for other purposes.

Voting Record

252 yea632 nay6 missed

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46)

nay2026-08-08

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

nay2026-08-08

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

nay2026-08-08

H.R. 6500, as amended

Bill Passed (90-6)

yea2026-08-08

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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$1.0M

Small donors $190KLarge individual $332KPACs $290K

Spent $1.0MCash $121K

2024 cycle$9.9M

Small donors $2.2MLarge individual $3.9MPACs $2.4M

Spent $9.8MCash $144K

Top Contributors

YOUNG CONAWAY STARGATT & TAYLOR LLP$10K

SMITH DAWSON & ANDREWS INC$9K

LINKEDIN CORPORATION$7K

APOLLO GLOBAL MANGEMENT$7K

THE DASCHLE GROUP$7K

KLEINER PERKINS$7K

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO$7K

MOGA INVESTMENTS$7K

APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT INC$6K

GENNX 360$5K

Committees

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Economic Policy
Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
Securities, Insurance, and Investment

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness
Telecommunications and Media

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
Transportation and Infrastructure

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Education and the American Family
Primary Health and Retirement Security

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

nay

2026-08-08

vote

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

nay

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

nay

2026-08-08

vote

H.R. 6500, as amended

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747

nay

Service History

Senate2025-01-03, 2031-01-03Democrat

House2023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

House2021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat

House2019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat

House2017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 890
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CommitteesTracked · 16
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Campaign financeTracked · 2
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Show 12 more bills

S 5115sponsor

A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to add the emergency watershed program as a covered program for purposes of carrying out the regional conservation partnership program, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

2026-07-23

S 5108cosponsor

A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-07-23

SRES 814cosponsor

A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)

2026-07-23

S 5077cosponsor

A bill to authorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of evidence-based workforce programs, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-07-22

SCONRES 36sponsor

A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)

2026-07-21

S 5050sponsor

A bill to support an interdisciplinary research community for the advancement of artificial intelligence and AI-powered innovation through partnerships and capacity building at certain institutions of higher education and other institutions, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

2026-07-21

S 5059cosponsor

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to streamline the review of biosimilar biological products.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-07-21

SRES 801cosponsor

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

2026-07-13

SRES 794cosponsor

A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 10, 2026, as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3194; text: CR S3218)

2026-06-24

SRES 789cosponsor

A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)

2026-06-24

SRES 790cosponsor

A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3216-3217)

2026-06-24

S 4923sponsor

A bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture, in coordination with the Director of the Bureau of the Census, to establish an interagency food security measurement program, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

2026-06-24

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Paul Amdt. No. 6715

Amendment Rejected (32-64)

yea2026-08-07

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

nay2026-08-05

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nomination Confirmed (51-44)

nay2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

nay2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4)

yea2026-08-03

S. Res. 817

Resolution Agreed to (50-47)

nay2026-07-30

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Paul Amdt. No. 6715

yea

2026-08-07

vote

SRES 837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5283: A bill to end preventable maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities in the United States, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5320: A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5339: A bill to limit the duties that may be imposed with respect to school supplies and educational materials, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5341: A bill to require the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to delegate to the Commandant of the Coast Guard authority to enter into intergovernmental support agreements relating to installation-support services, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

nay

2026-08-05

vote

S 5224: A bill to improve training for airport drivers in the movement area at commercial service airports through the establishment of a task force and the use of technology, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-04

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

yea

2026-08-03

vote

SRES 824: A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

S. Res. 817

nay

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 181

yea

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 199

yea

2026-07-30

vote

S 5157: A bill to promote the use of accessible, seamless, intrastate data available through robust, secure, and tailored statewide longitudinal data systems, and for other purposes.

sponsor

2026-07-29

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817

nay

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

nay

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

nay

2026-07-28

vote

Confirmation: Walter Clayton, of N.Y., to be Director of National Intelligence

nay

2026-07-28

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence

nay

2026-07-27

vote