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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 — 788

Yes31%

No65%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align95%

Cross-party5%

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Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. SenatorDemocratRhode Island

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Sheldon's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 87 sponsored · 214 cosponsored

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Reposted bySenator Sheldon Whitehouse

Nancy Pelosi @pelosi.house.govNov 21(source)

The climate crisis demands urgent action. Yet the Trump Administration continues to ignore science, abandon our commitments and leave communities to suffer. Standing with @whitehouse.senate.gov & @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social, we made it clear that America must lead the world—not walk away from it.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 21(source)

The original sin: Five Supreme Court Republican appointees, many helped onto the Court by right-wing billionaires, open the floodgates for unlimited political spending. Then they refuse to police anonymous political spending they know is corrupting. This is the result.

How billionaires took over American politics

The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 21(source)

...and attack the judge. nypost.com/2025/11/19/u...

Exclusive | Lindsey Halligan fires back at James Comey judge who claimed she’s a ‘puppet’

Interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan suggested Wednesday that the Biden-appointed judge overseeing the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey violated judicial conduct rules by askin…

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 21(source)

MAGA Rules: When you know you’re in deep trouble, change your story... abcnews.go.com/US/doj-halli...

In reversal, DOJ says Comey indictment was reviewed by full grand jury

In a reversal from what the DOJ represented in court Wednesday, prosecutors said Thursday that the full grand jury reviewed the indictment of ex-FBI Director James Comey.

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Senate EPW Democrats@epw.senate.govNov 21(source)

NEW: @whitehouse.senate.gov launches investigation into cronyism and corruption at the Kennedy Center. Documents obtained by EPW reveal millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies at the Center.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 21(source)

This is The Great Climate Insurance Collapse coming at us. Republicans look away because it’s what their fossil fuel industry donors demand. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

A Climate ‘Shock’ Is Eroding Some Home Values. New Data Shows How Much.

Changes in the insurance market have started to affect home prices in the most disaster-prone areas, new research finds, pushing some homeowners’ finances to the breaking point.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 21(source)

Meanwhile, Trump purposefully drives up consumers’ electricity costs by suppressing clean energy on the grid, forcing grid operators to go to more-expensive fossil fuel units. Money goes straight from ratepayers’ pockets to his big fossil fuel donors. Sweet scam. apnews.com/article/trum...

New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills

A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 21(source)

MAGA DOJ is such a bunch of bozos that even “attorneys employed by the Texas attorney general — who professes to be a political ally of the Trump administration — describes [D.O.J. performance in the gerrymander case] as ‘legally unsound,’ ‘baseless,’ ‘erroneous,’ ‘ham-fisted,’ and ‘a mess.’”

Opinion | The Comey Case Is Now Officially a Comedy of Errors

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comNov 20(source)

Pelosi: "President Trump is the biggest con job in American history"

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Tina Smith@smith.senate.govNov 20(source)

EVERY SINGLE PERSON IN CONGRESS should be pressed about Trump calling for their colleagues to be killed

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Insanity

SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!

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Senator Elissa Slotkin@slotkin.senate.govNov 20(source)

Read the joint statement from myself, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Representatives Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06):

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Senator Elissa Slotkin@slotkin.senate.govNov 20(source)

Earlier this morning, President Trump threatened me and a group of service and veteran Members of Congress with arrest, trial, and death by hanging. Here’s my response:

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

This could even blow back on Emil Bove when evidence comes out that was hidden from the Judiciary Committee by the administrative stay, MAGA DOJ stonewalling, and Republican Judiciary Committee acquiescence. MAGA will be wild.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

In the meantime, Trump and House members called for the judge’s impeachment, as did a set of Republican senators. The DC Circuit cleared the judge Friday to resume the contempt proceedings; by Monday a new set of Republican senators was calling for his suspension.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

Then, MAGA Bondi launched a disciplinary complaint about a statement she claimed the judge made in the Judicial Conference. (If so, a roomful of distinguished judges and the Chief Justice didn’t notice an ethical violation happening right in front of them.)

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

Then came the bizarre “administrative stay” by two Trump judges who blocked the contempt hearing for four months, while Emil Bove was hustled through the Judiciary Committee and onto the bench, without that evidence. (Coincidence? Hmmmm.)

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

So much MAGA blowback went into blocking this contempt hearing. But why? Well for starters, it would reveal DOJ’s Emil Bove prepping prosecutors to tell courts “fuck you” and MAGA folks violating court orders. (All per a well-backstopped whistleblower with real-time texts.)

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

MAGA DOJ is desperate to block this inquiry into MAGA misconduct. Like they don’t have enough troubles with Patel jets, Halligan screw-ups, and Epstein files. As Judge Boasberg proceeds, watch for more MAGA threats and pressure. 🧵

Judge Boasberg to resume contempt proceedings over Alien Enemies Act deportations

Boasberg said he intends to receive testimony from a DOJ attorney who was fired in April and has since accused his superiors of flouting court orders related to the deportation flights.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

Spiraling gets worse — the guy has totally lost it as Epstein’s looms. 25th?

A screenshot from Trump’s TruthSocial account.

“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govNov 20(source)

And BTW if this is your way of trying to move on from, “Quiet, piggy,” I think you just made it worse. Major fail. Let’s see what Republicans have to say.

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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(214)

S. 4551 (119th)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold…
Joined: 2026-05-18
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

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Voting History

788 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
2025-04-05	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)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
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)

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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