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Whitehouse, Sheldon
Member of Congress

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Rhode Island Class I · Next election 2030 Official website
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Bills introduced
496
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
4,302
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
96%
1,755 of 1,822 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
2%
38 of 1,861 votes
Bills enacted into law
2.0%
10 of 496 bills they introduced

Based on 1,861 recorded votes and 496 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Committee assignments

16 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Lobbyist political contributions

218 contributions totaling $463,551 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE $25,000 · 6 contributions
  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL, INC. $17,500 · 4 contributions
  • INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK ASSOCIATION $17,000 · 6 contributions
  • DUNHAM LAW & POLICY PLLC $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • AVANGRID, INC. $15,000 · 1 contribution
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS $14,000 · 5 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 30, 2026 INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS OCEANS PAC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $2,000.00
Jun 18, 2026 NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION OCEANS PAC Sen Sheldon Whitehouse $2,500.00
Jun 17, 2026 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC. WHITEHOUSE FOR SENATE Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $1,000.00
Jun 10, 2026 AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD SHELDON WHITEHOUSE Sheldon Whitehouse $250.00
May 26, 2026 INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK ASSOCIATION WHITEHOUSE FOR SENATE U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse $3,500.00
May 26, 2026 INTERNATIONAL TRADEMARK ASSOCIATION WHITEHOUSE FOR SENATE U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse $3,500.00
May 21, 2026 RADIUS ADVOCACY, LLC WHITEHOUSE FOR SENATE U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse $2,500.00
May 21, 2026 DIRECTORS GUILD OF AMERICA, INC. WHITEHOUSE FOR SENATE Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $2,000.00
May 20, 2026 SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) WHITEHOUSE FOR SENATE Senator Sheldon Whitehouse $250.00
May 14, 2026 UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP WHITEHOUSE FOR SENATE Senator Sheldon Whitehouse $500.00
May 12, 2026 STEPTOE LLP OCEANS PAC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $500.00
May 12, 2026 AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION OCEANS PAC Sen Sheldon Whitehouse $5,000.00
May 6, 2026 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS OCEANS PAC Sheldon Whitehouse $2,500.00
May 1, 2026 INVARIANT LLC OCEANS PAC Sheldon Whitehouse $500.00
Apr 20, 2026 ARTBA OCEANS PAC Sheldon Whitehouse $5,000.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2007–2009 · Congress 110
 Washington, DC office

530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 224-2921

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Aug 8, 2026 S #231 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 · 119-S-5271 Nay Rejected Details →
Aug 8, 2026 S #230 On the Nomination PN1078 Nay Confirmed Details →
Aug 8, 2026 S #229 On the Cloture Motion PN1078 Nay Agreed To Details →
Aug 8, 2026 S #228 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 · 119-HR-6500 Yea Passed Details →
Aug 8, 2026 S #227 On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short titl… · 119-HR-6500 Yea Agreed To Details →
Aug 7, 2026 S #226 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) · 119-HR-6500 Yea Agreed To Details →
Aug 7, 2026 S #225 On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and … Nay Confirmed Details →
Aug 7, 2026 S #224 On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 · 119-HR-5334 Yea Passed Details →
Aug 7, 2026 S #223 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on f… · 119-HR-5334 Nay Rejected Details →
Aug 5, 2026 S #222 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 · 119-SJRES-187 Yea Rejected Details →
Aug 5, 2026 S #221 On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 … Nay Agreed To Details →
Aug 5, 2026 S #220 On the Nomination PN932 Nay Confirmed Details →
Aug 5, 2026 S #219 On the Cloture Motion PN932 Nay Agreed To Details →
Aug 3, 2026 S #218 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 · 119-HR-6500 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jul 30, 2026 S #217 On the Resolution S.Res. 817 · 119-SRES-817 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 30, 2026 S #216 On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 · 119-SJRES-181 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 30, 2026 S #215 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 · 119-SJRES-199 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 29, 2026 S #214 On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 · 119-SRES-817 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Jul 29, 2026 S #213 On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 · 119-HR-5334 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Jul 28, 2026 S #212 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 · 119-HR-5334 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5269 Pay PCPs Act of 2026 Aug 5, 2026 Health
119-S-5173 Fairness in Foreign Filing Act Jul 30, 2026 Taxation
119-S-5075 Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act Jul 22, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-5076 Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026 Law
119-S-5011 Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act Jul 16, 2026 Taxation
119-S-4972 Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026 Jul 14, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4819 Lifeline for First Responders Act Jun 17, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-SRES-759 A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, … Jun 8, 2026 Public Lands and Natural Resources
119-S-4571 Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 May 19, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SJRES-187 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Apr 27, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SJRES-188 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Apr 27, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-4404 No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 Apr 27, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-4346 Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026 Apr 20, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-SJRES-155 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 26, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4248 Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2… Mar 26, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-SJRES-143 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 25, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-SJRES-144 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 25, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4185 Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act Mar 25, 2026 Taxation
119-SRES-659 A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Associa… Mar 23, 2026 Water Resources Development
119-S-4111 Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act Mar 17, 2026 Taxation
119-SJRES-121 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 9, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SJRES-120 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 9, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SJRES-119 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 9, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SJRES-122 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 9, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-4004 Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act Mar 5, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-S-5275 Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5273 Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026
119-SRES-837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week". Aug 6, 2026
119-SRES-841 A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet… Aug 6, 2026
119-SRES-836 A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day". Aug 6, 2026
119-S-5221 Stop Corrupt Trading Act Aug 3, 2026
119-SJRES-204 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Aug 3, 2026
119-S-5201 Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act Jul 30, 2026
119-S-5170 Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026 Jul 29, 2026
119-S-5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026 Jul 23, 2026
119-SRES-814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for ind… Jul 23, 2026
119-S-5071 Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026
119-SRES-807 A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate t… Jul 21, 2026
119-S-5042 Social Security 2100 Act Jul 21, 2026
119-SCONRES-36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid t… Jul 21, 2026
119-SRES-806 A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month". Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5019 Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5018 Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026 Jul 16, 2026
119-S-5006 Work Without Worry Act of 2026 Jul 15, 2026
119-S-4946 Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4949 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Jul 13, 2026
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". Jun 24, 2026
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Open America. (2026). Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic–Rhode Island): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000802/
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"Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic–Rhode Island): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000802/.
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