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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 — 783

Yes31%

No65%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align95%

Cross-party4%

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Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. SenatorDemocratRhode Island

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Sheldon's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 87 sponsored · 213 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 12(source)

On the ground in Mississippi today seeing firsthand how climate change is driving up home insurance costs by making severe weather more extreme and more frequent. Climate change = huge pocketbook issue here and across the country. Big Oil is to blame.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 12(source)

We used to get Chamber trending on Twitter as #ChamberofCarbon, such was their fealty to fossil fuel polluters, not helping other members.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 12(source)

Chamber was tagged as a “worst climate obstructor” by InfluenceMap, as servant of fossil fuel, conduit of fossil fuel dark money.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 12(source)

Poor Chamber. All those years carrying climate-denial water for the fossil fuel industry, and now they get turned on as “woke.”

Screenshot from Fox News of story, "US Chamber of Commerce accused of leading ‘woke corporate America’ as Trump dismantles DEI agenda"

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 12(source)

I can’t recall a single time as U.S. Attorney when I got a “no true bill” from a grand jury. Nearly unheard of. They got two, back-to-back in the same case. Whiff of “vindictiveness,” maybe?

Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James

A grand jury has refused to indict New York attorney general Letitia James, the second panel to refuse to do so, dealing a major setback to President Trump.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 12(source)

This is the kind of crap that will prevent the administration from getting permitting reform.

‘Windmills are a disgrace’: Inside Trump’s war against a growing U.S. industry

Efforts to avoid conflict and seek help from GOP moderates didn't spare wind companies from the president's attacks.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

Trump’s Christmas present to South Carolina is measles? Great. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

Hundreds quarantined as South Carolina measles outbreak accelerates

A state epidemiologist said the spike in cases came in the wake of Thanksgiving travel and a lack of vaccinations. At least 16 cases were traced to a church.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

Today’s vote is just one more data point showing the American people that Republicans are inexplicably hostile to their own constituents having high-quality health care.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

Someone who gets a cancer diagnosis needs good, affordable insurance that pretty much covers their treatment – not $1,000 in a health savings account plus pricy junk health insurance that leaves them on the hook for massive bills.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

The Republican "alternative" to Democrats’ cost-lowering plan doesn’t lower costs at all.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

Republicans refused to make good on their commitment to work in a bipartisan way to lower skyrocketing premiums. Now, they own the massive fiscal disaster that is about to hit their constituents – health care premiums will double in a matter of weeks. 🧵

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

Wishing my colleague @amo.house.gov a very happy birthday today!! 🎂🎂🎂

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comDec 11(source)

MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported? NOEM: We haven't deported veterans MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

Revolution Wind “stop work” order already struck down, as unlawful. Trump DOJ declined to appeal. Now the underlying executive order struck down, as unlawful. Unlawful political services to fossil fuel industry donors is a recurring Trump behavior.

Judge strikes down Donald Trump's executive order on wind energy

The court vacated the wind order on the basis that it was unlawful.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 11(source)

The campaign corruption case just argued in the Supreme Court attracted a flotilla of creepy front groups who filed “amicus” briefs — 15 of them by our count! The Supreme Court refuses to require disclosure of the connections between them. Smelly.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 10(source)

“A member of the public familiar with the Maxwell trial record who reviewed the grand jury materials that the Government proposes to unseal would thus learn next to nothing new … would come away feeling disappointed and misled.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 10(source)

“DOJ’s motion … itself misled victims—and the public at large—in holding out the Maxwell grand jury materials as essential to the goal of “transparency to the American public,” when in fact the grand jury materials would not add to public knowledge.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 10(source)

“…DOJ, although paying lip service to Maxwell’s and Epstein’s victims, has not treated them with the solicitude they deserve.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 10(source)

“(…the only arguable public interest served by disclosure would be to “expose as disingenuous the Government’s public explanations for moving to unseal”).”

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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(213)

S. 4540 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individ…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4545 (119th)
A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies …
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 735 (119th)
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 736 (119th)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from …
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. Res. 703 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May …
Joined: 2026-04-29

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Voting History

783 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 26 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 33 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02	S.J. Res. 37 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)

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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