Skip to main content
Whitehouse, Sheldon
Member of Congress

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Rhode Island Class I · Next election 2030 Official website
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
Bills introduced
491
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
4,277
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%
1,728 of 1,792 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%
36 of 1,829 votes
Bills enacted into law
2.0%
10 of 491 bills they introduced

Based on 1,829 recorded votes and 491 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

Compare with another member

Committee assignments

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

Lobbyist political contributions

199 contributions totaling $419,051 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL, INC. $17,500 · 4 contributions
  • DUNHAM LAW & POLICY PLLC $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE $15,000 · 4 contributions
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • AVANGRID, INC. $15,000 · 1 contribution
  • LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $12,500 · 5 contributions
  • INT'L. ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL & REINFORCING IRON WORKERS $12,000 · 4 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
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 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
Dec 29, 2025 AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION OCEANS PAC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $5,000.00
Dec 24, 2025 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS OCEANS PAC The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse $2,500.00
Dec 16, 2025 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS OCEANS PAC The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse $2,500.00
Dec 15, 2025 AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION OCEANS PAC Sheldon Whitehouse $1,000.00
Dec 9, 2025 CAPITOL CITY GROUP, LTD. OCEANPAC Sheldon Whitehouse $500.00
Dec 9, 2025 CAPITOL CITY GROUP, LTD. OCEANPAC Sheldon Whitehouse $500.00
Dec 8, 2025 AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD OCEANS PAC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $1,000.00
Dec 8, 2025 ALBERTSONS COMPANIES, INC. DSCC Sheldon Whitehouse $1,000.00
Dec 1, 2025 BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP OCEANS PAC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $1,000.00
Nov 19, 2025 AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION OCEANS PAC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $5,000.00
Nov 18, 2025 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE OCEANS PAC Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse $2,500.00

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
Jul 16, 2026 S #199 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 · 119-SJRES-198 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 16, 2026 S #198 On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #197 On the Nomination PN930-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #196 On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #195 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 · 119-S-4784 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #194 On the Nomination PN938-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 S #193 On the Nomination PN930-3 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #192 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 · 119-SJRES-185 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #191 On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #190 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 · 119-SJRES-196 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #189 On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #188 On the Nomination PN930-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #187 On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #186 On the Nomination PN930-7 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #185 On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #184 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 · 119-HCONRES-86 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #183 On the Nomination PN859-3 Yea Confirmed Details →
Jun 22, 2026 S #182 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment … · 119-HR-6644 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #181 On the Nomination PN730-33 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #180 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-4972 A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to provide bankruptcy protections for medically distr… Jul 14, 2026 -
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-S-4404 No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 Apr 27, 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-4346 Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026 Apr 20, 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-155 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 26, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
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-S-4185 Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act Mar 25, 2026 Taxation
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-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-119 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-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
119-S-3991 DISCLOSE Act of 2026 Mar 4, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-SRES-600 A resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month". Feb 5, 2026 Education
119-SJRES-106 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Feb 4, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-3762 Prior Authorization Relief Act Feb 3, 2026 Health
119-S-3721 Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026 Jan 29, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-S-5006 A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate work disincentives for childhood d… Jul 15, 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-4946 A bill to prohibit data brokers from selling and transferring certain sensitive data. Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 Jun 23, 2026
119-S-4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 Jun 23, 2026
119-SRES-783 A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awaren… Jun 22, 2026
119-S-4850 Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act Jun 22, 2026
119-SRES-781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition … Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4826 SABER Act of 2026 Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4822 Saving the OOI Act of 2026 Jun 17, 2026
119-SRES-775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well… Jun 17, 2026
119-S-4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected sta… Jun 17, 2026
119-S-4797 Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act Jun 16, 2026
119-S-4796 Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 Jun 16, 2026
119-S-4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. Jun 16, 2026
119-SRES-770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Jun 15, 2026
119-SRES-766 A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, les… Jun 11, 2026
Cite this page click to expand
APA
Open America. (2026). Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic–Rhode Island): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000802/
MLA
"Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic–Rhode Island): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000802/.
Bluebook (legal)
Profile of Whitehouse, Sheldon, Member of Congress, Rhode Island (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000802/.
Markdown link
[Whitehouse, Sheldon (Democratic–Rhode Island)](https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000802/)
Report a problem