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U.S. Senator from Delaware

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democrat · Delaware

Delaware's first woman and first Black senator, sworn in January 2025. Former U.S. Representative (2017-2025) and Delaware Secretary of Labor. Focus on healthcare access, workforce development, and gun safety.

Record

Progressive Democrat. Long record on healthcare access, paid leave, and worker training. Champion of voting rights and reproductive rights legislation.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4482 — WELLS Act (Introduced, May 11, 2026)
  • S.4481 — IMPACT to Save Moms Act (Introduced, May 11, 2026)
  • S.4480 — Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2026 (Introduced, May 11, 2026)
  • S.4262 — Permanent Housing Affordability Act (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.J.Res.133 — 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". (Introduced, Mar 18, 2026)
  • S.4102 — Delaware River Basin Restoration Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 16, 2026)
  • S.4080 — Rental Housing Investment Act (Introduced, Mar 12, 2026)
  • S.3694 — Maximizing Transportation Efficiency Act (Introduced, Jan 27, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • 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
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Economic Policy
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Housing, Transportation, and Community Development
  • Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs: Securities, Insurance, and Investment
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Telecommunications and Media
  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight

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