Capitol Office, 1021 O Street, Suite 5350. 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. (AP Photo/David A. Lieb) Missouri Sen. Roy Blunt was nowhere to be found at his party's nominating convention in Cleveland this week, despite being vice chair of the Senate Republican conference. U.S. [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. 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. 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.. will serve as Republican Staff Director of the U.S. Senate Committee on Rules
[10] Blunt was a high school history teacher at Marshfield High School from 1970 to 1972;[11] he later taught at Southwest Baptist University and as a member of the adjunct faculty at Drury University. Please sign up for our advisory group to be a part of making GovTrack a better tool for what you do. (House), 2006 Jul-Sep Senator Roy Blunt managers and employees. Jacqueline Alemany, author of the . (Senate), 2018 Jan-Mar Blunt gained a reputation as a dealmaker and institutionalist. After a year in the House, Blunt was appointed Chief Deputy Whip before ascending to House Majority Whip in 2002. [12], Blunt entered politics in 1973, when he was appointed county clerk and chief election official of Greene County, Missouri. Capitol Office. International Affairs (11%) readiness. Party leaders focus more on setting their partys legislative priorties than on introducing legislation. S. 3307 (117th): Wilsons Creek National Battlefield Boundary Revision Act of 2021. Bond, Former Sen. Now what? Senator Roy Blunt announced Monday he would be leaving his Senate seat in 2022. The Blunts say they are careful not to seek influence for their clients with Senator Blunt. [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. [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. S. 2321 (116th): Negro Leagues Baseball Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, S. 2851 (116th): A bill to amend section 442 of title 18, United States Code, to exempt certain interests in mutual funds, unit investment trusts, employee benefit plans, and retirement , S.Res. benefit the committees ongoing efforts to strengthen security and improve
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". ROY BLUNT, Republican, of Springfield, MO; born in Niangua, MO, January 10, 1950; education: B.A., Southwest Baptist University, 1970; M.A., Missouri State University, 1972; professional: county clerk and chief election official of Greene County, 1972-84; Secretary of State of Missouri, 1984-92; president of Southwest Baptist University, 1993-96; Government Operations and Politics (9%).
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri will not run for reelection in 2022 - KMBC By joining our advisory group, you can help us make GovTrack more useful and engaging to young voters like you. Facebook privacy settlement: Who is eligible for a payment? "It's hard to tell so far," Blunt said of how the delegation anchored by Schmitt and Sen. Josh. [76], In 2021, Blunt criticized the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, arguing that there was a failure to evacuate U.S. citizens and their family members. [8], He went on to serve as president of Southwest Baptist University, his alma mater, from 1993 to 1996. Lawmakers", "Rep. Blunt, wife adopt baby boy from Russia", "Missouri Sen. 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(House), 1999 Jul-Sep ), 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 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, 2010 United States Senate election in Missouri, 2021 United States Electoral College vote count, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 2016 United States Senate election in Missouri, 1998 United States House of Representatives elections, 2002 United States House of Representatives elections, 2004 United States House of Representatives elections, 2006 United States House of Representatives elections, 2008 United States House of Representatives elections, "Representative Roy Blunt (R-Missouri, 7th)", "Senate Republicans Elect Thune, Barrasso and Blunt to Top Posts", "McConnell reelected as leader, Thune promoted to whip", "GOP Sen. 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The Springfield News-Leader wrote: "[Blunt] has supported a spate of free-trade agreements during his nearly 20 years in Congress, including a U.S-Singapore deal in 2003, the Central American Free Trade agreement in 2005 and the U.S-Korea agreement in 2011." Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) Kit ( R) - Retired Index of Sen. 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. Anderson, Mark Joseph Andrae, Colleen M. Apt, Frederick G. IV (Derick) Look for a contact form on Sen. Roy Blunts website to express your opinion. (Senate), 2022 Apr-Jun (House), 2003 Jan-Mar Blunt was directly tied to the Jack Abramoff scandal and he was known for secretly trying to insert provisions in legislation for his own benefit at the expense of competitors. The media could. 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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. 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. last year, the organizations highest congressional honor. Committee Membership.
Sen. Roy Blunt says he won't run next year, potentially clearing way and Administration, replacing Fitzhugh Elder IV who has been named Republican
Blunt handily defeated U.S. Representative John Shadegg of Arizona for the position.
US Senator Roy Blunt | BillTrack50 (Senate), 2015 Jan-Mar Blunt sponsored bills primarily in these issue areas: Health (17%) [23] He has received an "A" rating from the National Rifle Association. (House), 1997 Oct-Nov (House), 2010 Jul-Sep He received a 17% rating from the National Education Association in 2003. You can try your luck by visiting Blunts website. Immigration (9%) Senator Roy Blunt (Mo. Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. (Senate), 2018 Jul-Sep Nomination Confirmed 54/44 on Mar 30, 2022. 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. (Senate), 2013 Oct-Dec