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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democrat · U.S. Senate · Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse

Serving since 2007. Currently representing Rhode Island in the U.S. Senate.

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Years in office
19
Senate
Recent votes
100
roll calls called
With the winning side
24%
of 94 decided

The FEC has not posted a matching filing for this seat this cycle. Filings are checked daily and this fills in when one appears.

Which side of the outcome

Of 94 decided roll-call votes, this member was on the winning side 23 times and the losing side 71.

With the outcome (23)Against it (71)

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How they voted

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NOT VOTING
Did not vote on confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor.
Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor · Nomination confirmed · Sep 30, 2026 · 1 related roll call combined
On the Nomination PN1129
Senate roll call 256 · Sep 30, 2026
YEA
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. · Motion to discharge rejected · Sep 29, 2026
Senate roll call 252 · Sep 29, 2026
NAY
Voted against passing the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
Protect College Sports Act of 2026 · Bill passed · Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668
Senate roll call 250 · Sep 28, 2026
YEA
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. · Amendment rejected · Sep 28, 2026
Senate roll call 249 · Sep 28, 2026
YEA
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. · Amendment rejected · Sep 28, 2026
Senate roll call 248 · Sep 28, 2026
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Where the money comes from

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What they’re working on

Bills sponsored, current Congress
End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act
S. 5669 · In committee
Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act
S. 5656 · In committee

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, Water, and Wildlife
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

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Securities disclosures
Sheldon Whitehouse has filed 10 periodic transaction reports in our index. Each links to the official document.
Index last updated 22 July 2026 — 88 days ago. Newer filings may not appear here yet.
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