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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 — 789

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 · 88 sponsored · 216 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Senator Patty Murray@murray.senate.govOct 31(source)

Nutrition assistance is NOT corrupt. Food stamps kept my family fed when my mom had to look for work after my dad got sick with MS. The Trump administration wants kids, seniors, and veterans to go hungry. They are REFUSING to use emergency funds to keep SNAP benefits going.

Aaron Rupar

@atrupar.com

Open post ↗

Brooke Rollins calls food stamps "an extremely corrupt program"

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono@hirono.senate.govOct 31(source)

Tomorrow, open enrollment will begin for health insurance through the ACA and millions of Americans will be priced out of the health coverage they need. Reminder: Republicans chose this. Democrats will keep fighting against this.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govOct 31(source)

This crap may give MAGA Bondi her jollies, but it obviously stinks with court and staff — not good. Most DOJs want judges’ trust.

Judge says prosecutors who were placed on leave ‘did a truly excellent job’

Two federal prosecutors were placed on leave hours after describing Jan. 6 as an attack by “a mob of rioters.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govOct 31(source)

Getting really sick of Gates feeding the climate deniers. PolluterPage of course spoons it up. www.wsj.com/opinion/bill...

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govOct 31(source)

Let’s all remember the $40 billion for Argentina as Trump shuts down SNAP for Americans.

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

Dems have a bill to fund SNAP and feed families through the shutdown. Yesterday, Senate R’s blocked it. It’s needless and cruel to use hungry children as bargaining chips. Previous shutdowns did not cut SNAP. Release the funds.

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

No corruption here.

How a Billionaire Felon Boosted Trump’s Crypto Company en Route to a Pardon

Binance facilitated a $2 billion purchase of World Liberty’s stablecoin and built its technology. The clemency for Changpeng Zhao—the tycoon known as CZ—surprised some in the administration.

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

Instead of working with Democrats to fix our health care system, Republicans have shut down the government, and the Trump administration is preparing to hold food benefits hostage. It is cruel to use hungry children as bargaining chips.

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

Sen. Paul: “Chaos, anarchy. The violence today was wrong and un-American.”

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

Sen. Cruz: “The attack at the Capitol was a despicable act of terrorism and a shocking assault on our democratic system.”

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

Former Sen. Rubio: “There is nothing patriotic about what is occurring on Capitol Hill. This is 3rd world style anti-American anarchy.”

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

Sen. Hawley: “You’re not going to get anything but condemnation from me for what happened with those criminals at the Capitol on Jan. 6.”

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

Sen. Blackburn: “These actions at the US Capitol by protestors are truly despicable and unacceptable. While I am safe and sheltering in place, these protests are prohibiting us from doing our constitutional duty. I condemn them in the strongest possible terms. We are a nation of laws.”

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

Sen. Cotton: “This violence is unacceptable and needs to be met with the full force of the law.”

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

Sen. Daines: “Today is a sad day for our country. The destruction and violence we saw at our Capitol today is an assault on our democracy, our Constitution and the rule of law, and must not be tolerated.”

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

Senator Barrasso: “The violence and mayhem of Jan. 6 will never be forgotten. I continue to reflect on the bravery of the men and women who protected our Capitol that day, and honor those who lost their lives in service.”

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

Leader Thune: “Having seen firsthand the violence and lawlessness of January 6, 2021, I’m committed to doing whatever I can to prevent something like it from ever happening again.”

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

Sen. McConnell: “January 6th, 2021 was a dark day for Congress and our country. The United States Capitol ... was stormed by criminals who brutalized police officers and used force to try to stop Congress from doing its job. This disgraceful scene was antithetical to the rule of law.”

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

Instead of getting suspended for calling it a mob riot, maybe the DOJ lawyers should have quoted one of my Republican colleagues. 🧵

The Washington Post

@washingtonpost.com

Open post ↗

Breaking news: The DOJ placed two federal prosecutors on leave after they filed a document in court that referred to the Jan. 6. attack on the U.S. Capitol as a “riot” carried out by a “mob,” two people familiar with the matter said.

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

One fact to add: SNAP benefits have been maintained in every previous shutdown. This is a choice they have made, not an inevitability.

A national disgrace gives us all a chance to do the right thing - Warwick Beacon

It’s galling to watch an American president salivate over plans for a $300-million ballroom on the rubble of the East Wing of the White House while Americans who rely on a little extra …

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Sponsored Bills(88)

S. 4571 (119th)
A bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a tropospheric ozone rese…
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…

Cosponsored Bills(216)

S. 4588 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax for the repurch…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4572 (119th)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit Amtrak from including mandatory ar…
Joined: 2026-05-19
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

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Voting History

789 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
2025-08-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45)
2025-08-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-08-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (44-51)
2025-08-01	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30	S.J. Res. 34 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34	NO	YES	✕↔	Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30	S.J. Res. 41 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (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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