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U.S. Senator from Rhode Island

Born

October 20, 1955

Age 70

Phone

(202) 224-2921

Office

530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and lawyer serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998, and as the 71st attorney general of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003. He was elected to the Senate In 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Lincoln Chafee. He was reelected in 2012, 2018, and 2024.

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Voting Record — 789

Yes31%

No65%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align95%

Cross-party5%

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Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. SenatorDemocratRhode Island

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Sheldon's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 88 sponsored · 218 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Senator Patty Murray@murray.senate.govSep 19(source)

Good morning, it's a great day for Republicans to choose to fund the government AND fix the health care crisis they themselves created. No one wants a shutdown but Donald Trump. Democrats are fighting to lower health care costs and keep hospitals from closing.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 19(source)

Good catalogue of Patel lies. Here’s another: the chief judge of the federal court where FBI does the most business knows Patel lied about a court order.

The Situation: I Don’t Believe Kash Patel

The FBI directors shows a “lack of candor” before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 19(source)

If this can happen among people shooting at each other with rifles and artillery, there’s hope — my state’s motto — Hope.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 19(source)

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

Protected free speech is one of the most important tenets of democracy.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

And now, “it’s wrong to censor and cancel,” until they’re the ones doing the censoring and canceling. None of those “principles” were real, just temporary slogans in the service of power.

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Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

In the Senate, “outrageous to override the Parliamentarian,” except when they’re doing it three times in a row.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

“Lawful permits should be honored,” until they're getting their competitor’s permits trashed. “Judges shouldn’t be activists,” until it’s their judges, doing their activism.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

“The free market should be respected,” until they’re putting their thumb on the scale for big polluters. “Law enforcement shouldn’t be weaponized,” until they’re the ones weaponizing it.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

It’s always all about grabbing the power and seizing the prizes. “Government shouldn’t pick winners and losers,” until they’re choosing the winners. “The debt is too high,” until they’re raising it four trillion dollars for billionaire tax cuts. 🧵

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

Kash Patel seems to be allergic to telling the truth.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

Raising the question, what is the Trump/Russia connection behind the curtain? What does Putin have on Trump that quells Trump’s usual angry kicks when thwarted?

Opinion | Our Allies Are Asking: Why Does Putin Still Own Trump?

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

Trump’s a tool for fossil fuel.

E&E News: Shippers support first-ever global emissions fee, opposed by Trump admin

Nearly 200 shipping companies want International Maritime Organization regulations because they give them the certainty needed to make investments in cleaner technologies.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

We are getting deep into thug government when Trump regulators threaten to pull ABC’s broadcast license over a Kimmel joke, and a major news outlet chooses to “bend the knee.” Whether or not you liked the joke, it was First Amendment protected speech.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

The chief judge, of the federal court, where the FBI does the most business, now knows the head of the FBI is not to be believed. Even honest agents will suffer from that.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

So first, Patel is busted. Worse, that chief judge now knows Patel lied, in an official proceeding, inventing a court order from that very judge — an order that didn’t exist.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

The judge later all but said on the record there was no order; Patel was free all along to disclose his own grand jury testimony as a witness in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

Saying the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court in D.C. had issued an order, challenging me “Do you want me to violate a court order?”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

It’s always good to pounce on government liars when they lie, so it’s been good posting about Patel lying. But note where his lies led: 🧵

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Open post ↗

Remember the good old days when FBI directors cared about telling the truth? Zowie.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govSep 18(source)

Looking forward to seeing this administration under oath in court. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/16/t...

The feds had questions. Court filings claim Revolution Wind developers didn’t answer them. • Rhode Island Current

New court filings are illuminating why the Trump administration felt justified in abruptly halting the Revolution Wind project when it was 80% complete. Federal officials claim project developers did ...

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Sponsored Bills(88)

S. 4571 (119th)
A bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a tropospheric ozone rese…
S. 4404 (119th)
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require Congress to approve of the application of certa…
S.J. Res. 188 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S.J. Res. 187 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. 4346 (119th)
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief un…

Cosponsored Bills(218)

S. Res. 750 (119th)
A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works …
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. Res. 751 (119th)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "ALS Awareness Month".
Joined: 2026-05-21
S. 4588 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax for the repurch…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4572 (119th)
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit Amtrak from including mandatory ar…
Joined: 2026-05-19
S. 4551 (119th)
A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to establish a minimum salary threshold…
Joined: 2026-05-18

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Voting History

789 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (54-46)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (27-73)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	S. 331 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (84-16)
2025-03-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-40)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
2025-03-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-03-13	S. 331 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-03-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-03-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-03-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-03-11	—	Confirm nominee	YES	YES	✓	Nomination Confirmed (78-19)
2025-03-11	—	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20)
2025-03-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-03-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-10	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (67-32)
2025-03-06	S. 331 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-06	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30)
2025-03-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-06	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-03-05	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-03-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-04	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-03-04	S.J. Res. 3 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-27)
2025-03-04	S.J. Res. 3 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03	S. 9 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26	S.J. Res. 12 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26	S.J. Res. 10 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
2025-02-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-28)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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