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Democrat
· U.S. Senate · Rhode Island
Sheldon Whitehouse
Serving since 2007. Currently representing Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate.
Years in office
19
Senate
Votes this Congress
100
recorded
Aligns with majority
15%
on 98 decided
Raised this cycle
–
not on ballot
How they vote vs. the majority
Of 98 decided roll-call votes this Congress, the member voted with the majority outcome on 15 and against on 83.
Voted with majority outcome (15)Voted against majority (83)
Recent votes that matter
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YEA
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198
NAY
On the Cloture Motion PN851-8
NAY
On the Nomination PN930-4
NAY
On the Cloture Motion PN930-4
NAY
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784
Where the money comes from
Top contributing sources, current cycle
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What they’re working on
Bills sponsored, current Congress
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Committee assignments
17 assignments · Source: Senate.gov
Border Security and Immigration
Subcommittee
Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
Subcommittee
Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
Subcommittee
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Member
Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
Ranking Member
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water
Subcommittee
Health Care
Subcommittee
Intellectual Property
Subcommittee
International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Finance
Member
Senate Committee on the Budget
Member
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Member
Taxation and IRS Oversight
Subcommittee
Transportation and Infrastructure
Subcommittee
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Chair
the Constitution
Subcommittee
Reach Sheldon’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 224-2921
Official website
whitehouse.senate.gov/
Office
530 Hart Senate Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills Sheldon has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
806A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 16, 2026Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4140)
A bill to amend the Securities Act of 1934 to require country-by-country reporting.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 16, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A bill to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 16, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A bill to approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 16, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4139-4140)
A resolution urging the United States to lead a global effort to halt and reverse the nuclear arms race.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 15, 2026Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4422)
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate work disincentives for childhood disability beneficiaries.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 15, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 14, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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News mentioning Sheldon
Recent coverage · Source: Google News
Sen. Whitehouse announces whistleblower allegations of construction problems at Kennedy Center
Whitehouse, RI Dems drop support for Platner after sexual assault allegations
Sheldon Whitehouse
Rare split for Sens. Reed, Whitehouse in vote over government funding amid ICE outcry
Reed and Whitehouse defend votes against ending shutdown in order to save health care subsidies
US Sen. Whitehouse links rising insurance costs to climate change at Raleigh roundtable
Reed & Whitehouse Rally RI Health Leaders on Plan to Lower Costs, Improve Access to Care, & Reverse Trump-Republican Health Care Cuts
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on Democrats’ Failures—and Opportunities for a Climate Comeback
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