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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 · 218 cosponsored

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govSep 22(source)

An alleged $50,000 bribe… To help secure government contracts… By a now senior Trump official… And Trump lackeys shuttered the investigation. Ignoring actual wrongdoing to protect allies, while punishing prosecutors for not going after enemies. Blatant corruption.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 22(source)

A “new review process” — let Big Oil check it over first?

EPA tells some scientists to stop publishing studies, employees say

Staff from the EPA’s Office of Water were summoned to a town hall meeting this week and told to pause the publication of most research, pending a review.

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

MAGA DOJ New Standards: 50K cash in bag to Trumpster — not suspicious. Epstein “suspicious activity reports”— not suspicious. UAE backroom deals with Trumps — not suspicious. Democrats’ mortgages — totally suspicious.

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

There’s a reason I asked Pam Bondi if she was capable of saying “no” to the president.

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

So I’m glad we filed REPO 2.0 to encourage transfer, and thank SFRC chair and ranker Risch and Shaheen, Judiciary chair Grassley, and Ukraine stalwarts Graham and Blumenthal for cosponsoring — a great bipartisan team.

Whitehouse, Risch, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan REPO Implementation Act - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Senate Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission), and Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of ...

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

*Thank you, John McCain: “Russia is a gas station, run by gangsters, with an army” (though not much left of an army after Ukraine’s drubbing). No gas station; no money for the gangsters and the army.

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

There’s some talk of a $10 - 20 - 40 - 80 billion ramp-up, and that would be fine too. Putin needs to know we’re serious, and that his war crime needs to stop. Ukrainian drones busting up his “gas station”* adds to the pressure.

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

This is probably a ploy to spook the EU as they move toward transitioning billions in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine. The sooner that starts, the better. I’m good with a drumbeat of $20 billion a month to maintain pressure.

Estonia seeks urgent Nato consultation after Russian jets violate airspace

Russia denies jets entered Estonian airspace in the same month as its drones violated the airspace of two other Nato members.

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Senator Mark Warner@markwarner.bsky.socialSep 19(source)

Republicans just tanked a commonsense proposal to keep the government open AND prevent your premiums from skyrocketing. They’re clearly on the record now: they’d rather shut down the entire government than keep health care affordable for millions.

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

Good Lord. Cruz? Making sense? 🐖+🪽?

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned that letting the government threaten to censor voices it doesn’t like could hurt the political right if Democrats return to power.

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Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock@warnock.senate.govSep 20(source)

Rigging the voting maps. Coming after vote by mail. Demanding ransom from news outlets. Forcing Kimmel off the air. It's all part of the same authoritarian project to silence those who disagree with this admin's harmful agenda.

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

It looks like this Republican appointee junked Trump’s complaint on his own, offended by its various abuses of process. That’s a first for a President.

Judge strikes down Trump’s $15 billion suit against the New York Times

A federal judge in Tampa dismissed President Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the New York Times, calling it improper. Judge Steven D. Merryday allowed a new complaint to be filed within 28 days.

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

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The Atlantic@theatlantic.comSep 18(source)

David Letterman to Jeffrey Goldberg on Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension: “You can’t go around firing somebody because you’re fearful or trying to suck up to an authoritarian—a criminal—administration in the Oval Office. That’s just not how this works.” #TAF25 bit.ly/4n0Uv2p

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

Here’s a link showing exactly how that works.

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

He’s right. Nutshell: the more clean energy you pull off the grid, the more you have to go “up the stack” of more and more expensive polluting units, which sets the grid price, which consumers pay.

Opinion | Rising Electricity Price? Thank Trump

Bigger bills are a direct result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cut green-energy subsidies.

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

The fossil fuel industry floats on the biggest public subsidy in human history.

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Climate Action Rhode Island@climateactionri.orgSep 8(source)

We’re joining with events across the nation to celebrate the power of solar and wind energy! Sun Day Rhode Island is a family-friendly community event that will highlight the power of the sun and wind through art, play, and hands-on learning. Visit actionnetwork.org/events/sun-d... to RSVP! #sunday

Sun Day Rhode Island

SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can p...

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

More thug government: “If you don’t falsely prosecute my political opponents, I will fire you.” Talk about weaponizing law enforcement.

Trump poised to fire US attorney for resisting effort to charge NY AG Letitia James: Sources

President Trump is expected to fire the U.S. attorney in Eastern Virginia after he was unable to find evidence of mortgage fraud against NY AG Letitia James, sources say.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 19(source)

Release the files. And stream Making the Case.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

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President Trump REALLY doesn’t want you to listen to this episode of Making the Case with @khanna.house.gov 👀 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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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(218)

S. Res. 750 (119th)
A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works …
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. Res. 751 (119th)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".
Joined: 2026-05-21
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

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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
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (58-40)
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-10-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-45)
2025-10-23	S. 3012 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-10-20	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	H.R. 4016 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-34)
2025-10-16	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-15	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-14	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (77-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (10-88, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (14-83, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-10-09	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-09	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-09	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-45)
2025-10-08	S.J. Res. 83 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 83	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (48-51)
2025-10-08	S.J. Res. 71 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (47-51)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-08	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-10-07	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-07	S. Res. 412 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-06	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-06	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-42, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-06	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	S. Res. 412 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-01	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)

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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