119th Congress
Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator, Delaware
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- February 10, 1962 (age 64)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2025, House 2017 to 2025
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2031
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-2441
- Website
- bluntrochester.senate.gov
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Environment and Public Works
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Who Is Lisa Blunt Rochester?
Lisa Blunt Rochester is a Democratic senator from Delaware in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2025, House 2017 to 2025. Born February 10, 1962, Blunt Rochester is 64. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Blunt Rochester voted on 96 and missed 0. Blunt Rochester voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Blunt Rochester sponsored 45 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Lisa Blunt Rochester Voted
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- NayProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- NayA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- NayNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaA 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.
Bills Lisa Blunt Rochester Sponsored
- A resolution expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause. (S.Res. 930, Introduced)
- Data Center Transparency Act of 2026 (S. 5640, In Committee)
- No Surprise Bills for Seniors Act (S. 5536, In Committee)
- National Talent Strategy Act of 2026 (S. 5506, In Committee)
- Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026 (S. 5500, In Committee)
- Community Health Worker Access Act (S. 5424, In Committee)
- Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026 (S. 5157, In Committee)
- Farmers Lifeline Options for Overcoming Disasters (FLOOD) Act (S. 5115, In Committee)
- A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women. (S.Con.Res. 36, In Committee)
- Expanding AI Voices Act (S. 5050, In Committee)
- Food Assurance and Security Act (S. 4923, In Committee)
- Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 (S. 4886, In Committee)
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- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Background Screening". (S.J.Res. 133, Failed in the Senate)
- WELLS Act (S. 4482, In Committee)
- IMPACT to Save Moms Act (S. 4481, In Committee)
- Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026 (S. 4480, In Committee)
- Permanent Housing Affordability Act (S. 4262, In Committee)
- Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025 (S. 2855, In Committee)
- National Nursing Workforce Center Act of 2025 (S. 1482, In Committee)
- Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 4102, In Committee)
- Rental Housing Investment Act (S. 4080, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the importance of career and technical education ("CTE") educators and work-based learning coordinators in delivering high-quality CTE, preparing students for success in the workplace, the classroom, and in life, and supporting dynamic workforce pipelines that enable the United States to grow and lead in critical economic sectors. (S.Res. 618, Agreed To)
- A resolution honoring the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew T. "Ty" Snook of the Delaware State Police. (S.Res. 581, Agreed To)
- Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act (S. 3694, In Committee)
- PATH to Education Act (S. 3661, In Committee)
- Build HUBS Act (S. 3636, In Committee)
- Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Act of 2026 (S. 3590, In Committee)
- Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025 (S. 3529, In Committee)
- UPGRADE Act of 2025 (S. 3465, In Committee)
- REPAIR Infrastructure Act (S. 3413, In Committee)
- Restoring Patient Protections and Affordability Act of 2025 (S. 3368, In Committee)
- Workforce of the Future Act of 2025 (S. 3319, In Committee)
- A concurrent resolution recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation. (S.Con.Res. 23, In Committee)
- SNAP BACK Act of 2025 (S. 3074, In Committee)
- Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act (S. 2318, Out of Committee)
- A bill to provide that members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may not be terminated except for cause and to require the immediate reinstatement of the members of such advisory committee. (S. 2483, In Committee)
- Senior Savings Protection Act (S. 2466, In Committee)
- Accelerating Home Building Act of 2025 (S. 2361, In Committee)
- Uterine Cancer Study Act of 2025 (S. 2285, In Committee)
- A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women. (S.Con.Res. 16, In Committee)
- Helping Tobacco Users Quit Act (S. 2064, In Committee)
- Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Act of 2025 (S. 2051, In Committee)
- Veterans Housing Stability Act of 2025 (S. 1921, In Committee)
- Clean Slate Act of 2025 (S. 1580, In Committee)
- Housing Supply Frameworks Act (S. 1299, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Rochester spoke on the floor 24 times on 21 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, July 22, 2026, 914 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: H.R. 1689 (Executive Calendar)
Let me begin by thanking Senator Ed Markey for your leadership, for your compassion, for your brilliance on this issue, as well as the great Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, who we are proud to have in the room today.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 22, 2026, 131 wordsVote Explanation
On June 17, 2026, I missed the following vote, but had I been present, I would have voted yea on rollcall vote No. 179, on the motion to discharge from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee S. Res. 616.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, May 13, 2026, 346 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to the Withdrawal of the Rule...
Tariffs, a war, and a golden ballroom. We are in the middle of an economic crisis in America, but instead of working with us to help bring down costs, this administration weakened the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, gutting protections and making it harder for Americans to afford daily life.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 22, 2026, 7 wordsDepartment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: ContinuedThat Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, March 19, 2026, 1,893 wordsSafeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Resumed
I rise today not only as a Senator but as an American and as a descendant of enslaved men and women like those who built this Chamber and fought hard for the right to vote.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, March 12, 2026, 433 wordsDepartment of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed
I want to start off as the ranking member on the U.S. Coast Guard Subcommittee, and I stand here today, first of all, to acknowledge your leadership and to acknowledge the fact…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, January 28, 2026, 819 wordsConsolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued
I rise today in disbelief of where we are as a country. I will tell you, in listening to the speeches that came before me--such powerful words--I thought to myself, What can I actually contribute to this moment? As a matter of fact, when my colleagues said that they were going to schedule this floor bloc, I never thought about what I would say; I just said yes.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, January 13, 2026, 255 wordsHonoring Corporal Grade One Matthew "Ty" Snook
Today I rise to honor the life of Corporal Grade One Matthew ``Ty'' Snook.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, January 6, 2026, 45 wordsVote Explanation
On January 5, 2026, I missed rollcall vote No. 1 on the confirmation of Executive Calendar No. 70, Keith Bass of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense due to a personal matter. Had I been present, I would have voted no.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, January 6, 2026, 1,331 wordsAnniversary of January 6
Today is January 6, 2026. We are 6 days into what will surely be a defining year for our Nation. We will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country. We will hold midterm elections. Americans will determine the control of Congress.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, December 3, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 7, 2025)
- Recognizing the Visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Senate, November 6, 2025)
- Trump Administration (Senate, October 21, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Emissions Budget and Allowance... (Senate, September 16, 2025)
- Rescission (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
- H.R. 1 (Senate, June 28, 2025)
- Abortion (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2025)
- Alex Padilla (Senate, June 12, 2025)
- Risk Rating 2.0 (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Medicaid (Senate, May 22, 2025)
- Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Trump Executive Orders (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
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Questions About Lisa Blunt Rochester
Is Lisa Blunt Rochester still in Congress?
Yes. Lisa Blunt Rochester is serving as senator from Delaware in the 119th Congress.
What party is Lisa Blunt Rochester?
Lisa Blunt Rochester is a Democrat.
When is Lisa Blunt Rochester up for reelection?
Blunt Rochester's current term ends January 3, 2031, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2030.
How old is Lisa Blunt Rochester?
Lisa Blunt Rochester was born February 10, 1962 and is 64.
How often does Lisa Blunt Rochester vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Blunt Rochester voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Lisa Blunt Rochester on?
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.