He previously served as Deputy Staff Director of the Blunt also expressed concern over the timing of the search, citing the upcoming midterm elections. (Senate), 2015 Oct-Dec Meet Senator Umberg. of the Rules Committee since April 2018. 1830 (110th): To extend the authorities of the Andean Trade Preference Act until February 29, 2008. Blunt is the third senator from the 117th Congress to announce a new gig. (House), 2008 Jan-Mar I am proud to call Orange County home and honored to be our advocate in the State Senate. Senator Roy Blunt announced Monday he would be leaving his Senate seat in 2022. (Senate), 2016 Jul-Sep Senator Roy Blunt: A timeline of his career. Scalise: Americans expect Biden to sit in a room with Speaker McCarthy and Ernst slams Biden administration plan to electrify military fleet: You GOP presidential contenders knock DeSantis over Disney. 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. [9] During his time in college, he received three draft deferments from the Vietnam War. Fitz Elder has done a [117], On August 9, 2021, Blunt was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) "for distinguished service to Australia's bilateral relationship with the United States of America, in particular to the joint Free Trade Agreement". "There is still a lot to do, and I look forward to . (Senate), 2022 Apr-Jun (Senate), 2014 Jul-Sep And starting in 2019 well be tracking Congresss oversight investigations of the executive branch. Official Manual of Missouri, 2007-2008, p. 649. 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). (House), 2010 Jan-Mar 1752 (111th): To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may , H.R. Missouri's . (Senate), 2021 Jan-Jan [104], Blunt has been married twice. What we do here is more important than who we are. (Senate), 2020 Oct-Dec He opposes federal funding for elective abortions in accordance with the Hyde Amendment. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo) By . the median of 2.4% (Senate), 2020 Jan-Mar In every job Missourians have allowed me to have, Ive tried to do my best, Blunt said Monday. 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. Were looking to learn more about who uses GovTrack and what features you find helpful or think could be improved. [99], Blunt ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2016. I want to urge Blunt to take an action on a bill. Blunt does not plan on registering to lobby and will focus on advising clients, the firm said. We dont track why legislators miss votes, but its often due to medical absenses, major life events, and running for higher office. 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. Reveal contacts of top U.S. (House), 2001 Apr-Jun Blunt, 71, became Missouri's senior U.S. senator in 2019 after incumbent Democrat Claire McCaskill was defeated in her 2018 reelection bid by then-Attorney General Josh Hawley. (House), 2006 Nov-Dec [19], Blunt voted in favor of school prayer and supported the No Child Left Behind Act. (House), 1998 Jul-Sep (Senate), 2014 Apr-Jun "[94], Blunt supported President Donald Trump's 2017 executive order to temporarily curtail Muslim immigration until better screening methods are devised. I don't think it's an overreach at all. [39], According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Blunt "has one of the Senate's most conservative voting records, yet he generally avoids the confrontational, firebrand style" and during his tenure in the U.S. Senate "Blunt's most significant legislative accomplishments all had Democrat co-sponsors. past three years,, Rachelle Schroeder brings to the job a unique understanding of Head over to Sen. Roy Blunts website. He was also Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair, a party leadership role. [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. (House), 2000 Oct-Dec Cameron Gerber studied journalism at Lincoln University. March 10 at 8:00 AM. Blunt remarked that the endeavor to create a "more perfect Union" is a continuing project and said, "we are more than we have been and we are less than we hope to be". For his focus on agriculture and the economy, Blunt was awarded the Golden Plow award by the American Farm Bureau Federation last year, the organizations highest congressional honor. District Office 203 N Harbor Blvd., Fullerton, CA 92832 Phone: (714) 525-2342 FAX: (714) 525-2367 Blunt's announcement set off a wave . (Senate), 2021 Oct-Dec In 2002, when Dick Armey retired and fellow Texan Tom DeLay was elected to succeed him, Blunt was elected to succeed DeLay as House Majority Whip. Join GovTrack.uss Inner Circle With a Yearly Membership, In retaliation for prosecutor Alvin Bragg indicting Trump, ALVIN Act would ban federal funds for, On March 29, Arizona Republican Andy Biggs introduced a (possible record) 521 bills in one day, No More Political Prosecutions Act would give presidents like Trump option to move their legal, S. 3405 (117th): Low Power Protection Act. (Senate), 2012 Nov-Dec [110], Blunt married Abigail Perlman, a lobbyist for Kraft Foods[107][111] and Philip Morris,[112] in 2003. After Announcement | Roy Blunt. He was also Senate Republican Policy Committee Chair, a party leadership role. [8], In 1980 incumbent Republican Lieutenant Governor Bill Phelps ran for governor. (House), 1998 Apr-Jun 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 . (Senate), 2017 Jan-Mar [29], He voted in favor of the unsuccessful Federal Marriage Amendment which sought to place a national ban on same-sex marriage, and has voted against gay adoption. (Senate), 2013 Oct-Dec Im very glad Rachelle has accepted this new role and I look forward Senator Roy Blunt (Mo. From overseeing the pandemic response, to preparing (Senate), 2015 Jan-Mar He was a trusted adviser to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). The Missouri Republican, who served on the Senate Intelligence Committee, will maintain his security clearance and continue to advise the intelligence community separate from his role at the firm. (House), 1997 Apr-Jun Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), This Week in Missouri Politics April 30, 2023, Press Release: Congressman Mark Alford Issues Statement on Debt Ceiling Legislation Negotiations, Opinion: Good Neighbor- Bad for Missouri, Press Release: Local businessman Brandon Phelps announces campaign for Missouri House. Blunt's political action committee is the Rely on Your Beliefs Fund. "[32], Blunt has been a supporter of free-trade agreements. on the January 6th attack. and Administration, replacing Fitzhugh Elder IV who has been named Republican GovTrack.us is not a government website. Stacy was responsible for managing a staff of more than 60 professionals while working . In 2015, he voted against a nonbinding Senate resolution stating that "climate change is real and caused by human activity and that Congress needs to take action to cut carbon pollution. Senator Roy Blunt of Missouri", "Blunt Meets with Judge Amy Coney Barrett | U.S. The media could. (Senate), 2013 Jan-Jan 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. on Monday means there are now five GOP senators calling it quits ahead of the 2022 . We love educating Americans about how their government works too! 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. (Senate), 2015 Apr-Jun After a year in the House, Blunt was appointed Chief Deputy Whip before ascending to House Majority Whip in 2002. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as Missouri Secretary of State. 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. among the lifetime records of senators serving in Dec 2022. He is earning his M.B.A from the Wharton Business School and received his undergraduate degree from The George . (House), 2006 Jan-Mar [21], Blunt opposes federal cap and trade legislation and supports drilling for oil on the U.S. coastline. the representative for Missouris 7th congressional district 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.. H.R. (Senate), 2019 Jan-Mar Choose from the options above to find the right way to contact Blunt. Contact Assembly Member Dawn Addis. "[44] Blunt stated that Trump "was a part of it", referring to the insurrection. readiness. [42] Before the certification, Blunt said he would support the certification of the election, in contrast to his fellow Missouri senator Josh Hawley. in 1985, becoming the first Republican to hold the office in four decades, according to his U.S. Senate bio. "[47], As master of ceremonies for the inauguration of Joe Biden as president, Blunt delivered a short speech expounding the Constitution's Preamble, noting that unlike the Articles of Confederation or the Magna Carta, it roots and establishes law and authority in "We the People". [59], In 2022, after the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago, Blunt said that Trump "should have turned over all the documents" to the National Archives when he left office. [60], Blunt has been opposed to raising the federal minimum wage. last year, the organizations highest congressional honor. It doesn't mention any specific procedure. After a decades-long career in public service for Missouri, U.S. For the writer and humorist, see, Blunt's opening statement at a hearing of the, U.S. House of Representatives (19972011). (House), 2009 Apr-Jun Paul Guaglianone, who will serve as Legislative Director, has over 10 years of experience in Congress, including time in the offices of Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO), Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI-1), and the House Committee on Ways and Means. (House), 2000 Apr-Jun a tremendous asset to the Ag Committee and the entire Senate moving forward.. Party leaders focus more on setting their partys legislative priorties than on introducing legislation. (House), 2011 Jan-Mar from Jan 3, 2017 to Dec 22, 2022. Prior to Lincoln, he earned an associates degree from State Fair Community College. Now what? Our top priority should be to keep Americans safe. [86] In a press release, Blunt defended the amendment on the grounds that it protected the First Amendment rights of religious employers; the amendment failed, with 51 senators voting against it. Visit us on Instagram, If sponsors had their way, the lyric in Youre a Grand Old Flag would change its description of America to a country where theres never Apr 27, 2023, March 29 was an unusually busy day in Congress for one Arizona Republican. Committee on Rules and Administration, today announced that Rachelle Schroeder will serve as Republican Staff Director of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules 964 (110th): Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act, 1997 Jan-Mar [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. Bond, Former Sen. (House), 2003 Oct-Dec We believe that Senator Roy Blunt is an excellent role model for students pursuing a major in history. readiness. Blunt sponsored bills primarily in these issue areas: Health (17%) U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt said farewell to Congress on Tuesday, delivering his final address on the Senate floor as he prepares to leave elected office in January after more than 25 years. on the bipartisan joint Rules-Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs report Senator Roy Blunt (Mo. [35] But when the election was held by secret ballot on February 2, 2006, U.S. Representative John Boehner of Ohio won on the second ballot, with 122 votes to 109 for Blunt. Blunt served seven terms in the U.S. House before winning his bid for Senate. 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. There has been no shortage of [108][109] Matt Blunt is also a lobbyist, as is his wife. (Senate), 2020 Jul-Sep (House), 2001 Jul-Sep all aspects of Capitol operations. [82], In 2022, Blunt later became one of ten Republican Senators to support a bipartisan agreement on gun control, which involved a red flag provision, a support for state crisis intervention orders, funding for school safety resources, stronger background checks for buyers under the age of 21, and penalties for straw purchases. In that capacity, he served as the Republicans' chief vote-counter. But there are other legislative activities that we dont track that are also important, including offering amendments, committee work and oversight of the other branches, and constituent services. Roy Blunt, (born January 10, 1950, Niangua, Missouri, U.S.), American politician who was elected as a Republican to the U.S. Senate in 2010 and represented Missouri in that body from 2011 to 2023. [115] Roy Blunt has six grandchildren. a deep appreciation for this institution and all of the people who work and (House), 2009 Jul-Sep Upon entering the U.S. House, Blunt served on the House International Relations Committee, the House Committee on Agriculture, and the House Transportation Committee. , winning the 1980 Republican primary but losing the general election. [48], During the 117th Congress, Blunt's committee and subcommittee appointments are as follows. Otherwise, look for a phone number on that website to call his office if you have a question. [23] He has received an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association. (House), 2002 Jan-Mar Attorney Generals office continues to work through sexual assault kit backlog, Its what the people want! Marijuana advocates feel bullish on ballot chances, Congressman Alford to introduce Agriculture Advisory Committee, Letter to the Editor: County health board elections should focus on qualifications, not politics as usual, Letter to the Editor: Lets stop the Kansas City landfill before it starts, Press Release: Mike Ebenroth announces bid for Gladstone City Council, Blunt-backed suicide crisis hotline goes live in Missouri, Historic investment in conservation could be coming to Missouri, bill headed to Senate, New emergency alert app could be coming to Missouri schools, Central Missouri bridge to be named after Blunt, Grain Belt Express promises to follow eminent domain law, agriculture groups skeptical, Eminent domain bill aims to level the playing field for Missouri farmers, Opinion: Broadband plays critical role in revitalizing rural communities, Opinion: Bidens climate rule puts family farms at risk, Sara Walsh withdraws from congressional race, New Remington poll shows Schmitt leading Senate race, Opinion: Time is running out for election integrity reform in Missouri. There, he served as Republican Whip from 2003 to 2009. (House), 2008 Oct-Dec (House), 2001 Oct-Dec Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. U.S. He served from 2011 to 2022. From county office to Capitol Hill, heres a look at Blunts career in public service spanning nearly 50 years. Wolfe. Visit us on Mastodon worse than [8], Two years later, he earned a master's degree in history from Southwest Missouri State University. [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. Which is one of the reasons I thought it was fine". [102], The St. Louis Post-Dispatch published an editorial criticizing Blunt and Senator Josh Hawley for not distancing themselves from the January 6 United States Capitol attack and their continued support for Trump. (Senate), 2022 Jan-Mar . The previous night, Trump had alleged that Democrats were "stealing" the election. [33], Blunt served as Majority Leader on an acting basis starting in September 2005, after DeLay was indicted on felony charges involving campaign finance. Senator Blunt serves as the Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy Committee and as the Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee. That included $3.8 million in the FY2022 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs funding bill. 0:00. is the fourth-highest ranking Republican in the Senate and has been part of Congressional leadership for most of the past two decades. (Senate), 2012 Apr-Jun Roy Dean Blunt (born January 10, 1950) is an American politician who served as a United States senator from Missouri from 2011 to 2023. On January 8, 2006, one day after DeLay announced that he would not seek to regain his position, Blunt announced he would run to permanently replace DeLay. Blunt recently introduced the following legislation: View All Contact Cameron at cameron@themissouritimes.com. challenges in that time. The rider's language originated in an agriculture spending bill in the U.S. 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. Join 10 million other Americans using GovTrack to learn about and contact your representative and senators and track what Congress is doing each day. Roy Tribute v3. He also called it a "disappointment" that Democrats were considering impeachment. [119], For 2020, Blunt received a score of 74 from the American Conservative Union. Roy Blunt of Missouri (2019-2023) Joni Ernst of Iowa (2023-Present) About Chairman joni ernst A native of Red Oak, Iowa, Senator Joni Ernst has dedicated her life to her state and country, having served in the military for over 23 years, and now serving in the United States Senate. ), top Republican on the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, today announced that Rachelle Schroeder will serve as Republican Staff Director of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, replacing Fitzhugh Elder IV who has been named Republican "[22], Blunt voted to prohibit lawsuits against gun manufacturers and dealers if the guns they manufacture or sell are later used in a crime. Additionally, Blunt chairs the Senate Republican Policy Committee and led the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies that organized President Joe Bidens inauguration in January. . 112th Congress Roy Dean Blunt[1] (born January 10, 1950) is an American politician who served as a United States senator from Missouri from 2011 to 2023. He has also voted to require anyone who purchases a gun at a gun show to go through a background check that must be completed within 24 hours. ), top Republican on the U.S. Senate Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt addresses reporters on Monday at Springfield-Branson National Airport after announcing he would not seek reelection next year. 649 (117th): A resolution congratulating the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats mens basketball team , On the Nomination PN1660: January Contreras, of Arizona, to be Assistant Secretary for Family Support, Department of Health and Human , On the Nomination PN124: Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, On the Nomination PN128: Cynthia Minette Marten, of California, to be Deputy Secretary of Education, On the Nomination PN1381: Paul William Grimm, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, S. 3729 (111th): National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010, H.Res. We consider a bill enacted if one of the following is true: a) it is enacted itself, b) it has a companion bill in the other chamber (as identified by Congress) which was enacted, or c) if at least about half of its provisions were incorporated into bills that were enacted (as determined by an automated text analysis, applicable beginning with bills in the 110th Congress). "[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. [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. He successfully ran against Democratic nominee Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, Constitution Party nominee Jerry Beck, Libertarian nominee Jonathan Dine, and write-in candidates Mark S. Memoly, Frazier Miller, Jeff Wirick and Richie L. [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'.