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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 — 789

Yes31%

No65%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align95%

Cross-party5%

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Senate District (Statewide)

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Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. SenatorDemocratRhode Island

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Sheldon's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 88 sponsored · 215 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Senator Patty Murray@murray.senate.govOct 28(source)

I happen to believe that your elected officials should vote to reopen government AND keep your premiums from more than doubling. Government should be open and Americans shouldn't go bankrupt to afford health care.

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

Step by step we move toward The Great Climate Insurance Collapse.

E&E News: Insurers flee wildfire-prone California despite state assistance

Regulations to enable large rate increases contrast with other state efforts to stabilize insurance markets.

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

The size of the U.S. economy likely insulate us — that and our geographic reach — but good luck Florida. Florida now likely bears more liability from propping up its homeowners insurance market than it carries in state debt.

Norway Wealth Fund Reviews Sovereign Debt for Disaster Risk

The world’s biggest wealth fund is reviewing its government bond portfolio to assess which issuers are most at risk from the fallout of extreme weather patterns brought on by rising temperatures.

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

These massive climate disaster costs signal even more disruption and consumer pain in homeowners insurance markets, and keep marching us toward The Great Climate Insurance Collapse.

Climate disasters in first half of 2025 costliest ever on record, research shows

LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump says

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

With Trump overseas and the Republican House on vacation, here’s how Republicans’ health insurance sticker shock is landing in RI: this family of 3 would see their monthly premium spike $547. Time for Rs to get serious about fixing this.

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

Name game begins for Trump's new White House ballroom. My options: 1. The "Big 'N' Tacky" 2. The Peculatorium 3. Crony Hall 4. Gilt-y Party Palace 5. Where Decency Went To Die

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

This ballroom was made for Trump and his donor friends – not for you.

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

A distinguished Rhode Islander and ardent Navy man. RIP, Mr. Secretary.

J. William Middendorf II, 101, Dies; Navy Secretary and Musical Diplomat

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

As his mental faculties are increasingly compromised, he becomes more and more a caricature of himself. As his retinue is obsequious toadies, that makes him more and more dangerous.

Yashar Ali 🐘

@yasharali.bsky.social

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Update: here’s the post.

Donald J. Trump
@realDonald Trump
Just in: Documents show conclusively that Christopher Wray, Deranged Jack Smith, Merrick Garland, Lisa Monaco, and other crooked lowlifes from the failed Biden Administration, signed off on Operation Arctic Frost. They spied on Senators and Congressmen/women, and even taped their calls. They cheated and rigged the 2020
Presidential Election. These Radical Left Lunatics should be prosecuted for their illegal and highly unethical behavior!
41 ReTruths 122 Likes

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

Equally undeniable is that Republican tools of fossil fuel can’t acknowledge this.

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

There will be a vote to release the Epstein files when the House returns. Is that what all of this is really about? Are the Epstein files so bad for Republicans that they’d rather keep the government shuttered than answer for the fallout?

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

The government is shut down and House Republicans are onto their SIXTH consecutive week of PTO rather than keeping their constituents’ heath care costs from doubling and reopening the government.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govOct 24(source)

Pam Bondi’s conduct before Congress was embarrassing for her and her department. Republicans need to respect our bipartisan duty to conduct oversight of the Trump Administration.

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

House Republicans on month-long vaca; Trump jetting out of country; no pulse from Senate Republicans; and here comes the 30% healthcare increase mostly on THEIR constituents. Help us help you, dudes.

The Washington Post

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Exclusive: Average Obamacare premiums are set to rise 30 percent, documents show. The price increases — affecting up to 17 million Americans who buy coverage on the federal marketplace — are by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years.

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

“Oil hands on deck lobbying blitz,” more like. Gangster stuff from Big Oil. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Trump takes aim at European climate law after killing UN shipping fee

Once again the United States is using its economic might to pressure other countries to back down from an effort to limit greenhouse gas pollution.

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

“Oil Capone” tactics. sustainabilitymag.com/news/why-sau...

Why Saudi Arabia & the US Shot Down the IMO's Net Zero Bill

Negotiations over the International Maritime Organisation's landmark net zero framework have been adjourned for a year, leaving shipping without a roadmap

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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(215)

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
S. Res. 735 (119th)
A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
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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