Lisa Blunt Rochester

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Blunt Rochester voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.

1. Finance and Financial Sector 11% · 2 of 19 party 0%
2. Nominations 0% · 1 of 212 party 5%

Where Blunt Rochester broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Curtis Introduce Bills to Help Public Understand Impacts of Data Centers

  Introduced bills requiring federal data center environmental impact reporting and community involvement in development.

  “The development of data centers is rapidly increasing across the country, and there is legitimate concern about how these projects could raise utility bills, harm our environment, or impact public health.”

  Data Center Transparency and Community Empowerment ActsScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester, Booker Lead Resolution Recognizing World Menopause Awareness Month

  Introduced resolution recognizing October 2026 as World Menopause Awareness Month.

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  ICYMI: Senators Blunt Rochester, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility with 529 Savings

  Introduced bipartisan bill eliminating $35,000 lifetime cap on 529 education savings account rollovers to Roth IRAs.

  “529 accounts can be incredibly useful in helping families prepare for higher education, but plans can change. A student may receive a scholarship, not use the full balance of their account, or simply choose a different path. Families should be able to preserve financial flexibility regardless of what their child’s…”

  529 Retirement Enhancement ActEducationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Senators Blunt Rochester, Coons, colleagues demand Secretary Mullin halt 2026 election interference efforts

  Demanded DHS Secretary halt alleged efforts to control 2026 midterm elections and undermine voting.

  “We write to warn you against continued activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that seek to undermine the Constitutional authority of both Congress and states to administer elections and defy the directions of federal courts. As Secretary of Homeland Security, you have promoted the President’s…”

  2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  STATEMENT: Senator Blunt Rochester Opposes the Protect College Sports Act

  Opposed the Protect College Sports Act, citing concerns about athlete enforcement and labor rights.

  “The adequacy of athlete protections has raised concerns for student-athletes, their families, civil rights organizations, labor organizations, and other athlete advocates, and should be fully considered as the legislation moves forward. I’m hopeful that Congress can come back together to find a solution that is fair…”

  Protect College Sports ActSports and RecreationAI-read

  Mentions S. 4668 · voted Nay Sep 28, 2026, roll 909

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  NEWS: Senators Blunt Rochester and Budd Introduce Bill to Establish Biometrology Laboratory Program, Accelerate Development in Biotech

  Introduced bill to establish biometrology laboratory program for biotech research under NIST.

  “America’s bioeconomy is critical to our economy, national security, and leadership in fields from health care to agriculture. The bipartisan SCALE Biology Act will strengthen the measurement science and technical standards needed to accelerate innovation and bring new biotechnology from the lab to the marketplace.…”

  Science, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Blunt Rochester voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 45 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 333 (median 308), 126 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Public Works.

• S. 5640 A bill to require reports on the effects of data centers on air quality and water quality, and on electricity consumption by data centers.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 930 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.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5536 No Surprise Bills for Seniors ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5506 A bill to authorize the Secretary of Labor to develop a comprehensive Federal Talent Strategy.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5500 Affordable Housing Preservation and Protection Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5424 Community Health Worker Access ActHealth · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• S. 3694 Maximizing Transportation Efficiency ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• S. 5157 Reimagining Education and Skills through Unified Longitudinal Talent Systems (RESULTS) Act of 2026Labor and Employment · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 In committee

How often Blunt Rochester voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Blunt Rochester’s campaign raised $1.0M: $522K (51%) from individuals and $290K (28%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $125K.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Blunt Rochester

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 122.

1. American College of Rheumatology Membership group PAC
2. Gilead Sciences Corporate PAC
3. Exelon Corporate PAC

Blunt Rochester’s own leadership PAC: I Got Your Back PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.