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Sheldon Whitehouse
U.S. Senator · Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Rhode Island Class I · Next election 2030 Official website
Bills introduced
503
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
4,331
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%
2,065 of 2,153 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%
43 of 2,197 votes
Bills enacted into law
2%
10 of 503 bills they introduced

Based on 2,197 recorded votes and 503 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

Compare with another member

 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 30, 2026
On the Nomination PN1129
Confirmed
S #256 On the Nomination PN1129 Not Voting Confirmed Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN1129
Agreed To
S #255 On the Cloture Motion PN1129 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340
Rejected
S #254 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008
Rejected
S #253 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852
Rejected
S #252 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197
Rejected
S #251 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Passed
S #250 On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #249 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #248 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #247 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
S #246 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #245 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89
Rejected
S #244 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #242 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #243 On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 23, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-1
Confirmed
S #241 On the Nomination PN999-1 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
S #240 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-1
Agreed To
S #239 On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 Not Voting Agreed To Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-4
Confirmed
S #238 On the Nomination PN999-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4
Agreed To
S #237 On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5528 Supreme Court Review Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5486 A bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan… Sep 23, 2026 -
119-SRES-864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 2… Sep 17, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-5409 Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026 Sep 16, 2026 -
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-120 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 9, 2026 Environmental Protection
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SRES-950 A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean En… Oct 15, 2026
119-S-5618 Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-SJRES-220 Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5653 Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-SRES-924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic… Sep 29, 2026
119-S-5603 Protecting Presidential Memorials Act Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of… Sep 29, 2026
119-S-5575 Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-926 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month". Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator f… Sep 28, 2026
119-S-5532 Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5539 Affordability is Access Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5546 Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-SRES-905 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day". Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5481 Youth Voting Rights Act Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5482 PREP Act Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Sena… Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5491 Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5447 FAIR Fees Act of 2026 Sep 22, 2026
119-S-5446 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act Sep 22, 2026
119-SRES-863 A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "N… Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". Sep 15, 2026
119-SJRES-213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Sep 14, 2026
119-SRES-852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) … Sep 14, 2026

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through September 30, 2026
$652,856
Raised
$801,720
Spent
$1,116,523
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $504,824. From PACs and other political committees: $60,440.

What Sheldon Whitehouse's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S6RI00221). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Financial disclosures

9 periodic transaction reports filed in 2026, latest filing Oct 1, 2026. Source: House Clerk financial disclosure index.

A periodic transaction report is the STOCK Act filing a member makes within 45 days of a stock, bond or other securities trade over $1,000 by them, a spouse or a dependent child. The House Clerk's PDF or the Senate's eFD report is the primary source; e-filed reports are read into transactions, paper filings are linked only.

62 transactions read from their reports: 5 purchases, 57 sales; latest trade Sep 4, 2026. Most traded: NVDA (12), AAPL (5), SBUX (5), JPM (3), LRCX (3).

See their 62 trades

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

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 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Rhode Island
    2007–present · Congresses 110–119
 Washington, DC office

530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 224-2921

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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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Profile of Whitehouse, Sheldon, Member of Congress, Rhode Island (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000802/.
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