Otherwise, try contacting your own senator: You are currently on the website GovTrack.us, which has no affiliation with Blunt and is not a government website. "[32], Blunt has been a supporter of free-trade agreements. Armed Forces and National Security (17%) a deep appreciation for this institution and all of the people who work and Contact Assembly Member Dawn Addis. [8], Two years later, he earned a master's degree in history from Southwest Missouri State University. (House), 2002 Jul-Sep [103] Both senators voted for acquittal in Trump's second impeachment trial. positioned according to our ideology score (left to right) and our leadership score (leaders are toward the top). Note that the salary index for a given time period does not necessarily reflect exactly who is on staff at the present time. on Wednesday joined Husch Blackwell Strategies, a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm with close ties to the veteran GOP senator. After early enthusiasm, Blunt has been ambivalent about supporting the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). Blunt also expressed concern over the timing of the search, citing the upcoming midterm elections. on the January 6th attack. (House), 2007 Apr-Jun Blunt won his bid for Missouri secretary of state in 1985, becoming the first Republican to hold the office in four decades, according to his U.S. Senate bio. During his time in the House, Blunt served on the House International Relations Committee, as well as Transportation, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce committees and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. [74][75] Blunt said, "we don't quite have all the information wed like to have yet. (House), 1998 Apr-Jun Immigration (9%) to her continued leadership at the committee.. Blunt continued,Rachelle Schroeder brings to the job a unique understanding of (Senate), 2015 Oct-Dec 801 (110th): Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. Senator Browns Illegal Immigration Committee meets with Missouri leaders, Parson signs executive order, Missouris drought response goes into action, CD 4 candidates debate on immigration, Chinese relations and energy independence, The Missouri Champion of Children Coalition launches ad campaign, Legislators head to Lincoln University for education retreat, Women senators promote childhood literacy, seek community input on bipartisan tour, New law gives students more virtual learning options, Opinion: When the case is strong enough, both sides of the aisle get to help kids so can our governor, More posts in Humanities and Emerging Issues . Senator Roy Blunt Sue Ellen Ball Veterans-DOD Constituent Advocate at Senator Roy Blunt Katie Boyd Communications Director at U.S. for the 2021 Inauguration. Published: Apr. This is (House), 2004 Jul-Sep (House), 2009 Apr-Jun After a decades-long career in public service for Missouri, U.S. Voters in southwest Missouri elected Blunt to seven terms in the House of Representatives . S. 3307 (117th): Wilsons Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021. You are encouraged to reuse any material on this site. Senator Roy Blunt Jun 2020 - Jul 20202 months Washington, District of Columbia, United States Answered phone calls, batched mail, and addressed constituent concerns Performed basic. (Senate), 2021 Jul-Sep (Senate), 2012 Nov-Dec In that capacity, he served as the Republicans' chief vote-counter. (House), 2010 Jul-Sep (House), 2008 Apr-Jun He does not believe in man-made global warming, stating: "There isn't any real science to say we are altering the climate or path of the Earth. (Senate), 2017 Oct-Dec Committee on Rules and Administration, today announced that Rachelle Schroeder [77], Blunt has an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association (NRA). for the 2020 elections, to strengthening campus security and managing [14] In the general election, he defeated Democratic State Representative Gary D. Sharpe 54%46%. ", "The Congress Members Receiving the Most N.R.A. Blunt, Former Sen. Roy ( R) - Retired Others who have held this office Long, Former Rep. Billy ( R) - Ran for Senate Index of Rep. Roy Blunt's staff, past and present Adkins, Bozzel Fred IV (Freddie) Ahrens, Michael R. (Mike) Akers, Nathaniel James (Nathan) Allman, Asher D. Amirhooshmand, Ali Anderson, William L. (Will) Anderson, Sonya A. (Senate), 2017 Jan-Mar By KMOV Staff. Roy Blunt is the fifth Republican senator to retire this cycle, but Missouri's partisan lean will likely keep his seat in party hands, Gonzales writes. If you can, please take a few minutes to help us improve GovTrack for users like you. There is still a lot to do, and I look forward to every day this year and next year as I continue to work for you in the Senate.. (Senate), 2020 Oct-Dec [106][107] Some critics have criticized Andrew's dual professional roles as both a lobbyist for firms that might benefit from Senator Blunt's influence and his father's campaign manager. (House), 1997 Oct-Nov Funding", "Bipartisan group of senators announces agreement on gun control", "GOP Backs 'Moral Conviction' Waiver for All Insurance Coverage", "Birth control exemption bill, the 'Blunt amendment,' killed in Senate", "Senate kills controversial 'conscience' amendment - CNNPolitics", "Senate rejects Blunt amendment to limit birth-control mandate", "Another GOP Senator breaks with debt ceiling hostage strategy", "Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt Outlines Why He Supports Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh", "Blunt Praises Gorsuch Confirmation | U.S. (House), 2000 Apr-Jun We believe that Senator Roy Blunt is an excellent role model for students pursuing a major in history. "[74][75], In January 2020, Blunt supported the Trump administration ordering the killing of Qasem Soleimani. all aspects of Capitol operations. We dont track why legislators miss votes, but its often due to medical absenses, major life events, and running for higher office. He voted in favor of school vouchers within the District of Columbia but against broader legislation allowing states to use federal money to issue vouchers for private or religious schools. Blunt 964 (110th): Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act, 1997 Jan-Mar visit here. That might be how you'd like to see the system work but that's not how the system works." [83], The Wall Street Journal reported in February 2012 that "Blunt introduced an amendment to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act that would allow an employer to deny health services if they conflict with their 'religious beliefs or moral convictions'. Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. . among the lifetime records of senators serving in Dec 2022. What we do here is more important than who we are. is the fourth-highest ranking Republican in the Senate and has been part of Congressional leadership for most of the past two decades. Her knowledge and experience will continue to A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 33rd Missouri Secretary of State (19851993) and U.S. Representative for Missouri's 7th congressional district (19972011). in 2022 [65], Blunt rejects the scientific consensus on climate change. (House), 2009 Jan-Mar Now what? It doesn't even suggest the mandate should be eliminated. If signed into law, the bill would create a special fund to pay for infrastructure projects across the United States, according to Ripon Advance. International Affairs (11%) According to OpenSecrets, Blunt has received over $400,000 from the oil and gas industry since 2012. [25], In 2006, Blunt successfully advocated for legislation that placed restrictions on over-the-counter cold medicines that could be used in the production of methamphetamines. readiness. [36] He announced he would step down from the position in late 2008, following two successive election cycles where House Republicans had lost seats, avoiding a difficult battle with his deputy, Eric Cantor, who was urged by some to challenge Blunt for the position.[37][38]. [69] In 2017, he was one of 22 senators to sign a letter[70] to Trump urging him to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. House. He was re-elected to the position with 61 percent of the vote in 1988. On February 19, 2009, Blunt announced he would seek the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate election for the seat being vacated by incumbent Republican U.S. After a decades-long career in public service for Missouri, U.S. Fitz Elder served as Republican Sanders: Biden could win in a landslide. and was a Republican. [71], In 2016, Blunt worked to block a carbon tax on emissions. We are excited to now be on Mastodon, a social network developed by and for its users. [citation needed], Blunt supported Trump's Supreme Court nominees, Brett Kavanaugh,[90] Neil Gorsuch,[91] and Amy Coney Barrett. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) The legal question hanging over the Paris climate change conference", "The Republicans who urged Trump to pull out of Paris deal are big oil darlings", "Blunt seeks to block carbon tax from gaining foothold", "After You, Mr. President: Sen. Roy Blunt on Social Security", "Local dad fights to evacuate wife, young daughter from Afghanistan", "NRA Endorses Roy Blunt for Re-Election to U.S. Senate", "Modeling the Senate's Vote on Gun Control", "How did Missouri, Kansas senators vote on gun legislation? The chart below reports missed votes over time. Blunt gained a reputation as a dealmaker and institutionalist. Nomination Confirmed 92/1 on Dec 3, 2012. In attendance was Sen. Roy Blunt, who often pushed for federal funds for the depot. (Senate). Blunt handily defeated U.S. Representative John Shadegg of Arizona for the position. Rachelle has led the Republican staffs work [13], In 1984, after incumbent Democratic Missouri Secretary of State James Kirkpatrick decided to retire, Blunt ran for the position and won the Republican primary with 79% of the vote. [115] Roy Blunt has six grandchildren. (House), 2002 Jan-Mar "[51] According to Blunt, who did not add the rider to the bill but who supported it, "What it says is if you plant a crop that is legal to plant when you plant it, you get to harvest it". (Senate), 2013 Jan-Jan [101], On November 6, 2020, while Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee and the fourth-ranking Republican in the Senate, Blunt said Trump "should turn this discussion over to his lawyers" and "you can't stop the count in one state and decide you want the count to continue in another state. Staff Director of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee. Blunt's political action committee is the Rely on Your Beliefs Fund. Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? [58], In 2021, Blunt was one of 43 senators who voted to acquit Trump in his second impeachment trial. Blunts tenure in Congress began in 1996 when he won Missouris 7th Congressional District by a wide margin over his Democratic opponent. Ex-lawmakers are increasingly choosing to advise clients rather than register to lobby after their lobbying prohibition ends, which keeps their clients hidden from the public. , winning the 1980 Republican primary but losing the general election. in March -- at the same time Donald Trump was 130 miles away. (House), 1999 Jul-Sep Senator Roy Blunt: A timeline of his career. 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(Senate), 2018 Apr-Jun District Office 203 N Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832 Phone: (714) 525-2342 FAX: (714) 525-2367 Additionally, Blunt chairs the Senate Republican Policy Committee and led the, Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies that organized, For his focus on agriculture and the economy, Blunt was awarded the. (House), 2002 Apr-Jun as Staff Director of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies He won the Republican primary with 73% of the vote[100] and faced Democrat Jason Kander in the November 2016 general election on November 8, 2016. And starting in 2019 well be tracking Congresss oversight investigations of the executive branch. He was re-elected to the position with 61 percent of the vote in 1988. He received 94% lifetime and 96% 2004 ratings from the conservative American Conservative Union, a 14% rating from the ACLU,[30] and a 92% rating from the conservative Christian Coalition. The most recent include: Does 33 not sound like a lot? He was a trusted adviser to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). We hope to make GovTrack more useful to policy professionals like you. [96], In 2013 Blunt voted against Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which would have outlawed employer discrimination based on sexuality or gender identity. Cameron Gerber studied journalism at Lincoln University. Were looking for feedback from educators about how GovTrack can be used and improved for your classroom. worse than Please help us make GovTrack better address the needs of educators by joining our advisory group. [116] He is a practicing Southern Baptist. (Senate), 2017 Apr-Jun March 10 at 8:00 AM. Dec 30, 2022 It's been the honor of a lifetime to represent Missouri in Congress. ), top Republican on the U.S. Senate Help us develop the tools to bring real-time legislative data into the classroom. Party leaders focus more on setting their partys legislative priorties than on introducing legislation. Fitz Elder has done a (Senate), 2015 Jul-Sep 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. (House), 2002 Oct-Nov When Senator Blunt gets people in a room together, great things happen, and I look forward to seeing those results, Neil Bradley, the top lobbyist at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release from Husch Blackwell Strategies. (Senate), 2013 Oct-Dec Youve cast your vote. (House), 1999 Jan-Mar [67], According to The Springfield News-Leader, "Blunt has railed against the Obama administration's proposed rules to combat global warming, which could deal a blow to Missouri's coal-fired power plants. [56] Blunt claimed all the amendment did "was repeat [sic] authority that the secretary in a hearing the other day, before the Agri[culture] Approp[riations] committee the other day, said he already had. I want to urge Blunt to take an action on a bill. (Senate), 2022 Apr-Jun Senator Roy Blunt (Mo. (Senate), 2021 Jan-Mar [45], In the wake of the attack, Blunt said he would not support impeaching Trump and that there was "no time" to do so. Public Disclosure ART & HISTORY Officers & Staff Vice President President Pro Tempore Party Secretaries Secretary of the Senate Sergeant at Arms Senate Chaplain Pages Powers & Procedures Censure Declarations of War Expulsion Filibusters & Cloture Impeachment Investigations Nominations Rules Treaties Voting Origins & Foundations I don't think it's an overreach at all. Blunt voted against two Democrat-sponsored bills, both which also did not pass, including one that would have made background checks required for online gun sales and gun sales at gun shows and another that would have not allowed anyone on the terrorist watchlist to purchase a gun. In every job Missourians have allowed me to have, Ive tried to do my best, Blunt said Monday. [28], He has voted to ban partial-birth abortions and to restrict or criminalize transporting minors across state lines for the purpose of getting an abortion. He was subsequently elected to the position three times and served a total of 12 years. [4][5][6], Blunt was born on January 10, 1950, in Niangua, Missouri,[7] the son of Neva Dora (ne Letterman) and Leroy Blunt, a politician. Sen. Eric Schmitt(R-MO) | The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. 116th Congress "[25] The PolitiFact service of the St. Petersburg Times reported that it could not find any such testimony. It might have even set a record. The second bill, proposed by Chuck Grassley, would have expanded background checks and made it illegal for individuals with certain mental health disorders to purchase guns. Our top priority should be to keep Americans safe. His position hasn't changed, but he has maintained for years that it's not a viable issue for anyone. (Senate), 2016 Jul-Sep Im having a problem with a government agency, need legal help, want to schedule a meeting or White House tour, or have another question. (House), 2005 Apr-Jun "[68], Blunt has worked to protect the coal industry and co-sponsored an amendment to urge President Obama to consult with the Senate before ratifying the Paris climate agreements. One of his last moves in Congress was passing the Electoral Count Reform Act, a bipartisan measure to clarify lawmakers role in certifying the presidential election and prevent a repeat of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. 3, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT (KMOV) -- U.S. Sen. from Missouri Roy Blunt told ABC News Sunday he will not be giving SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson a vote of approval . "In every job Missourians have allowed me to have, I've tried to do my best," Blunt said Monday. There has been no shortage of He married Roseann Ray in May 1967; he had three children with her: Matt, the former governor of Missouri, Amy Blunt Mosby and Andrew Blunt. On August 6, 1996, he won the Republican primary, defeating Gary Nodler 56%44%. Fitz Elder has done a "[66] According to The Guardian, Blunt has acknowledged that climate change exists, but said that the human role in it is "unclear". Our public interest mission means we will never put our service behind a paywall. H.R. 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"[40] The Lugar Center and Georgetown's McCourt School of Public Policy's Bipartisan Index ranked Blunt the 11th most bipartisan senator in the first session of the 115th United States Congress. From Jan 2011 to Dec 2022, Blunt missed 184 of 3,912 roll call votes, which is 4.7%. Former Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) From overseeing the pandemic response, to preparing

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