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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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Senator Elissa Slotkin@slotkin.senate.govDec 3(source)

Major Pete Hegseth, in 2016: "... that's why the military said it won't follow unlawful orders from their Commander in Chief. There’s a standard. There’s an ethos. Me in 2025: "You can refuse illegal orders." Watch for yourself.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 3(source)

That’s not “fog of war.” That’s one small sunk boat overflown by close surveillance, with survivors visibly hanging on to wreckage.

The Washington Post

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said “a couple of hours” passed before he was made aware that a military strike he authorized required an additional attack to kill two survivors, further distancing himself from an incident now facing congressional inquiry.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 3(source)

This belies Trump’s “concern” about drug trafficking. Eventually we will find out the corrupt back story.

Ex-Honduras president, convicted of drug trafficking, freed on Trump pardon

A former DEA agent called the release “devastating”: “It means any attempt to work your investigations to the highest levels is meaningless.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 2(source)

The incontrovertible fact is that the second strike killed two helpless and likely wounded survivors of the first strike, hanging on to wreckage in the ocean.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 2(source)

The smile on Putin’s face is telling.

Photo of Vladimir Putin and Steve Witkoff shaking hands and smiling in August.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 2(source)

The Republicans’ problem is that their entire health care plan has been to be against stuff: Medicare, Medicaid, Affordable Care. Their “plans” are an incoherent grab-bag of billionaire-funded policy junk that consumers will hate. Bring it on.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govDec 1(source)

Not sympathetic. They really finked out under phony ESG pressure from fossil fuel.

Screenshot of text: "$17 billion. The size of a mandate from a Dutch pension fund that Blackrock lost amid concerns it isn’t acting in clients’ best interest when it comes to climate risk."

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 30(source)

And there’s another danger: the looming Great Climate Insurance Collapse, already spiraling in Florida. www.thedailybeast.com/nobel-winnin...

Nobel-Winning Economist Sounds Alarm on Looming Financial Crisis

Paul Krugman says the U.S. may be headed for trouble.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 29(source)

news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...

DOJ Legal Adviser Says Halligan Can Still Be Called US Attorney

The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel has advised that Lindsey Halligan can continue to be referred to as the Eastern District of Virginia’s US attorney in court filings, according to an em...

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 29(source)

Equal parts gangster and gong show at MAGA DOJ.

Screenshot of text from Bloomberg Law: Halligan should be listed in the signature block used on all pleadings as “United States Attorny and Special United States Attorney,” according to the email, which misspells “Attorney.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 29(source)

Captured Court, funded by creepy billionaires, defending $700 billion annual U.S. subsidy for Big Oil. newrepublic.com/article/2036...

The Supreme Court’s Ethics Code Is a Joke. Big Oil Knows That.

Oil companies want the Supreme Court to intervene to dismiss lawsuits about climate change. Amy Coney Barrett and Samuel Alito both have big conflicts of interest on that front.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 28(source)

Honest courtrooms are vital for every American.

Column: Be thankful for the judges upholding the law

On immigration alone, more than 100 federal judges — including many Trump appointees — have ruled that the administration’s actions violated civil rights or were otherwise illegal.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 27(source)

Happy Thanksgiving, Rhode Island! 🦃

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 27(source)

Horrific news out of DC. Praying for these members of the National Guard and their families. abcnews.go.com/US/2-nationa...

2 National Guard members remain in critical condition after 'targeted shooting' near White House

Two National Guard members from West Virginia remain in critical condition when a gunman opened fire on them in an apparent "targeted shooting" near the White House.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 26(source)

Trump’s idea looks pretty much like what we proposed—extend and reform Affordable Care credits; Johnson instead wants to rummage around in Republican box of stupid health care notions.

Trump to push new Republican plan on Obamacare subsidies

The plan calls for a short-term extension of the subsidies in exchange for new eligibility limits.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 25(source)

It won’t go well that only the Supremes were taken care of.

As judges face more threats, only the Supreme Court gets new security funds

There was a spike in threats against the judiciary in the early months of 2025, Marshals Service data shows.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 25(source)

Good thing there wasn’t a corrupt Big Ozone able to prevent this recovery from happening, or a corrupt president in the pocket of Big Ozone pretending the problem wasn’t real.

NASA, NOAA Rank 2025 Ozone Hole as 5th Smallest Since 1992 - NASA Science

The ozone hole over the Antarctic was small in 2025 compared to previous years and remains on track to recover later this century. The hole this year was the fifth smallest since 1992, the year a land...

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 25(source)

MAGA DOJ still dodging and hiding on Epstein, hoping we forget that judges said there was nothing new in the grand jury materials, and the mass of Epstein’s files were in DOJ’s possession available to release.

U.S. Again Asks New York Court to Release Epstein Grand Jury Materials

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 24(source)

I hope MAGA DOJ appeals, just so discovery into its misconduct can continue pending appeal.

Judge tosses Comey, James cases after finding prosecutor unlawfully appointed

The judge's decision on the appointment of Lindsey Halligan marks a significant setback to efforts to go after the president's perceived political enemies.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 24(source)

Yet another delay while Republicans wait to see if a health care plan will fall from the sky.

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White House healthcare proposal “delayed.” (I know you’re all shocked.)

Jake Traylor 2 @jake__traylor
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NEW: White House to delay healthcare proposal after significant congressional backlash.
According to two White House officials the announcement has been delayed, with one of those officials citing strong congressional backlash to Trump's proposed plan.
Trump planned to make an announcement as early as Monday proposing a framework to address health care costs which included an extension of Obamacare subsides.
12:05 PM • 11/24/25 • 21K Views

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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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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
2025-06-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-45)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)
2025-05-21	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Adjourn Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-52)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-51)
2025-05-21	—	Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (46-52)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-21	S. 1582 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31)
2025-05-19	S. 1582 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-05-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-05-15	S. Res. 195 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (45-50)
2025-05-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-05-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-05-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-05-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-08	S. 1582 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-49, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-08	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Joint Resolution Passed (50-43)
2025-05-08	S.J. Res. 7 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-38)
2025-05-07	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-05-06	H.J. Res. 60 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06	S.J. Res. 7 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)
2025-05-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)

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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