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Seat
U.S. Senator from Washington
Born
October 13, 1958
Age 67
Phone
(202) 224-3441
Office
511 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Washington

Maria Cantwell

Maria Ellen Cantwell is an American politician serving as the junior U.S. senator from Washington since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995.

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Voting Record — 772
Yes29%
No71%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align97%
Cross-party2%
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Maria Cantwell
U.S. SenatorDemocratWashington
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Maria's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 23 sponsored · 148 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

I am introducing an amendment calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the creation of a multinational force to protect delivery of humanitarian aid and support any final diplomatic two-state solution.
Sen. Cantwell’s Sense of Congress calls for:
•	An immediate ceasefire in Gaza; and
•	Organizing a multinational force that includes international peacekeepers from NATO, major non-NATO allies, and members of the League of Arab States in coordination with local Palestinian civil leaders. The peacekeepers would support: 
o	Delivery of food, water, and medical supplies;
o	Capacity building for water, sanitation, electricity, health care, and food delivery systems; and
o	Final implementation of a diplomatic two-state solution.
Republican policies making it harder for us to hold down health care costs should stop. The cost of health care has risen 4.2% in the last six months, and Americans are facing higher bills in general. The Trump administration is ignoring these real-life impacts on families.
FCC Chair Carr has no authority to police speech he or the President dislike—especially with a $6.2B merger pending before the FCC. Threatening broadcast licenses to silence critics is censorship, not public service. #FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
The Department of Energy heard our history lesson and made the right decision to protect 3,000 jobs and support the over 20-year, $24 billion investment we made to protect the Columbia River and Tri-Cities community from radioactive tank waste. (1/2) www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/h...
The end result is we are seeing a rise in measles across the U.S. where it once was considered eliminated, and reporting shows some seniors are being denied access to COVID shots when they used to be free. (2/3)
Dr. Monarez confirmed today what we already knew: Secretary Kennedy was trying to ‘replace evidence with ideology.’ Instead of basing childhood vaccine standards on hundreds of years of scientific evidence, he wants to use pseudoscience. (1/2)
America’s public health system is headed to a “very dangerous place” with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his team of anti-vaccine advisers in charge, fired Centers for Disease Control and Prevention chief Susan Monarez warned senators on Wednesday. https://to.pbs.org/4gwkAEf
Reliable, affordable clean energy helps drive WA's economy and is a big reason so many innovative companies choose to locate and hire in our state.   Across the U.S., clean energy is making our air and water cleaner, and creating new, high-wage jobs. #CleanEnergyWeek
I recently met with this group of young adults representing the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The Clubs help thousands of kids across WA stay safe, get nutritious meals, and find jobs each year.
Sen. Cantwell speaks with representatives from Boys & Girls Clubs
Yesterday, we were told to brace ourselves for higher health insurance premiums over the next year. The trade and budget policies of this Administration are driving this economy in the wrong direction. We need to change course. #Trumpflation (3/3)
Here’s what that breaks down to for the increasingly squeezed family: In the last 12 months, food is up 3.2 percent; electricity is up 6.2 percent; used cars and trucks are up 6 percent; shelter is up 3.6 percent; and medical care services are up 4.2 percent. (2/3)
In July I got to meet a group of young Washingtonians who advocate for scientific breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes. Achieving better health outcomes, both today and in the future, happens when we follow science.
Group photo of Sen. Cantwell with members of Breakthrough T1D
Today, on the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we take time to honor those who lost their lives on that tragic day 24 years ago. We also pay tribute to the first responders who rushed to Ground Zero, and service members who continue to protect us.
Image of the Lower Manhattan skyline and 9/11 memorial lights
The U.S. must use all its leverage, including restricting the use of some offensive weapons, to avoid a larger war and work more towards a two-state solution. I will be introducing legislation supporting efforts to get the region to work together to achieve this. (2/3)
Prime Minister Netanyahu made a grave mistake in bombing Qatar during a ceasefire negotiation. Instead of moving closer to peace and the return of hostages he has raised tensions. (1/3)
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Voting History
772 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-03-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142NONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNOT_VOTINGNOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageYESNOBill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (32-67)

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