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Seat

U.S. Senator from Rhode Island

Born

October 20, 1955

Age 70

Phone

(202) 224-2921

Office

530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and lawyer serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998, and as the 71st attorney general of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003. He was elected to the Senate In 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Lincoln Chafee. He was reelected in 2012, 2018, and 2024.

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Voting Record — 782

Yes31%

No65%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align95%

Cross-party4%

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Social & Web

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Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. SenatorDemocratRhode Island

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Sheldon's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 87 sponsored · 209 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySenator Sheldon Whitehouse

Rep. Chris Pappas@repchrispappas.bsky.socialMar 6(source)

Billionaires & corporations must be stopped from secretly buying our elections. Dark money front groups must be required to disclose their donors. And foreign money should have no place in our elections. The DISCLOSE Act helps reform a broken system and ensure government of, by, and for the people.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 6(source)

Good piece on the law firms that caved in to Trump’s bullying.

Opinion | Trump Is Playing Rope-a-Dope With Elite Law Firms

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 6(source)

What does Putin have on Trump that makes him think he can get away with this s**t?

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

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Exclusive: Russia is providing Iran with targeting information to attack American forces in the Middle East, the first indication that another major U.S. adversary is participating — even indirectly — in the war.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 6(source)

This President is making all Americans less safe.

Matt Novak

@paleofuture.bsky.social

Open post ↗

“Asked whether Americans should be worried about retaliatory attacks at home, Trump acknowledges the possibility. ‘I guess,’ he says.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 5(source)

“The latest line from Trump yesterday was that Tehran was ‘two weeks away’ from developing its own nuclear weapons.” Zero evidence of that.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 5(source)

Republicans just OBJECTED to funding FEMA, TSA and the Coast Guard. They’re holding them hostage to extract more $$$ with no accountability for Trump’s rogue ICE/CBP operations. No doubt now who’s responsible.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 5(source)

Musta been the bedroom photo. Is Pam Bondi next?

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effecti...

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 5(source)

Starting soon.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

@whitehouse.senate.gov

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Trump/Russia Trump/Epstein Epstein/Russia It’s all connected. This afternoon, around 2:50 PM, I’ll take to the Senate Floor to unpack some of the numerous, well-documented connections between these parties. I hope you’ll tune in.

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End Citizens United@endcitizensunited.bsky.socialMar 4(source)

The DISCLOSE Act is a bill that would expose the donors trying to meddle in our elections and lead to an informed electorate. If we want a democracy that works for the people, Congress must pass this bill.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

@whitehouse.senate.gov

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Our democracy deserves a cleanup. My DISCLOSE Act is the solution.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 5(source)

Today our top Democrat on Appropriations will offer to fund TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard, agencies Republicans are holding hostage to extract more money for ICE.

Reposted bySenator Sheldon Whitehouse

Rep. Jamie Raskin@raskin.house.govMar 5(source)

It’s time to reveal the billionaire donors flooding American elections with potent dark money. I’m introducing the DISCLOSE Act with Senator Whitehouse and Rep. Pappas to make our money-drenched elections more transparent for all citizens.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 5(source)

The PolluterPage lauds two shadow docket proceedings that, oh, just happen both to help Republicans! How con-veeee-nient.

Opinion | Two ‘Emergency’ Wins at the Supreme Court

The Justices halt a New York gerrymander and a California gender policy.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 5(source)

🥴

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 4(source)

Our democracy deserves a cleanup. My DISCLOSE Act is the solution.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 4(source)

Like a mob “bust-out,” Trump’s cronies have run the Kennedy Center into the ground, with closure for “renovations” covering the disaster.

Trump Goon Melts Down After Latest Kennedy Center Cancellation

Another performance group has set off Trump’s attack dog.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 4(source)

Their big AI/data system donors are starting to realize they need the abundant cheap electrons only wind and solar can provide.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 4(source)

Duh.

Why MAGA suddenly loves solar power

The Trump-led attack on solar eases as the right reckons with its crucial role in powering AI and keeping utility bills from spiraling.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 4(source)

“His motivation for Operation Epic Fury is at least partly to deflect from his tribulations that cannot be made to disappear: Operation Epstein Fury.”

Trump has cornered himself with his war in Iran | Sidney Blumenthal

The president needs a quick win to avoid a quagmire – but he needs a long war to justify potential emergency powers

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govMar 4(source)

Trump fossil fuel flunkies’ “national security” pretext for polluters is wearing thin. It went 0-for-6 on offshore wind, and letting coking facilities pollute locally for “national security” reasons seems quite the stretch.

Citing National Security, Trump Has Abandoned Fenceline Monitoring at Coke Ovens - Inside Climate News

The administration ended a program that documented excessive levels of a carcinogen at industrial facilities across the country. Environmental groups who say the move leaves polluted communities behin...

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Sponsored Bills(87)

S. 4404 (119th)
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require Congress to approve of the application of certa…
S.J. Res. 188 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S.J. Res. 187 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. 4346 (119th)
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief un…
S. 4248 (119th)
A bill to provide for planning and implementation of nonstructural flood risk management sol…

Cosponsored Bills(209)

S. Res. 703 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May …
Joined: 2026-04-29
S. Res. 697 (119th)
A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United King…
Joined: 2026-04-28
S. 4394 (119th)
A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to improve the COPS p…
Joined: 2026-04-27
S. 4384 (119th)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under …
Joined: 2026-04-27
S. 4379 (119th)
A bill to require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to jointly submit a re…
Joined: 2026-04-22

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Voting History

782 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Motion to Discharge H.R. 4	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (46-42)
2025-07-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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