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Seat

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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Senate District (Statewide)

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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.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govAug 20(source)

Components from Rumford’s igus, Inc. can be found in everything from soda machines to the Space Station. Now, Trump’s chaotic tariffs are throwing a wrench in their expansion plans. Similar stories are playing out across RI with manufacturers big and small.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govAug 20(source)

Rhode Island lost a legend. Judge Frank Caprio has passed away. He and his court officer Ziggy Quinn turned the tedium of traffic court into a beloved and endearing human spectacle. He did it his way, and we all got to enjoy it.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govAug 20(source)

A quality problem to have: “Europe’s solar energy season is getting longer and more intense, threatening … a glut of cheap power.”

Europe’s Solar Season Is Getting More Intense and Disruptive

Europe’s solar energy season is getting longer and more intense, threatening to disrupt markets and overwhelm grids with a glut of cheap power.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govAug 20(source)

As the son, grandson and nephew of foreign service officers, I will second his emotion. www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...

A Letter to America’s Discarded Public Servants

You all deserved better.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govAug 20(source)

Martin and I explain: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN9O...

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govAug 20(source)

More electric bill increases are coming. When you suppress wind and solar, you force the grid to call up expensive fossil fuel plants that set rates higher, and the higher costs land in your utility bills. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Trump tariffs and green energy rollbacks push household electricity bills up 10%

US energy secretary said energy prices could hurt GOP in midterms, but blamed Democrats for price increases

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govAug 20(source)

Quite a vessel.

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

Anne is right. Under the appeaser Trump, “The U.S. has no cards because we’ve been giving them away.” www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...

Trump Has No Cards

Why would Putin need to make a deal with him?

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

Good luck explaining to your grandchildren why we crossed known climate tipping points. “Oh, we wanted to let big companies pollute for free,” won’t have much appeal.

Earth’s climate is approaching irreversible tipping points

Scientists are racing to work out just how close they might be

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

This is only made hard by whatever “Trump/Russia” is, that requires Trump to constantly kiss up to Putin and TACO any pressure on Russia. Load up the arms and intel to Ukraine, pinch off Russian oil sales, and Putin will come calling.

Trump Plans to Get Putin and Zelensky Talking. That’s Not Even the Hard Part.

Even if the Russian leader supports a pact, skepticism is likely to follow as Moscow has previously broken promises not to attack Ukraine.

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Senator Mazie K. Hirono@hirono.senate.govAug 19(source)

Trump's tariffs will cause Americans to pay around 18% more for imported goods. Yet, Trump continues to claim that his administration is lowering costs for American families. Hint: if his lips are moving, he's lying.

Reposted bySenator Sheldon Whitehouse

Sen. Cory Booker@booker.senate.govAug 19(source)

Donald Trump promised to lower costs for working families. He didn’t just break that promise, he betrayed it. While families struggle to afford groceries, he handed tax breaks to billionaires and big corporations. Donald Trump sold out the American people.

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

I don’t often agree with George Will but I’ve been using the same reverse-Churchill analogy using the same quotation. Their turn.

Opinion | Now it is the Old World’s turn to rescue the United States

As Trump met with European leaders on Ukraine, Churchill’s words from days long ago came to mind.

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

There was a time when America could tell who the bad guys were.

In hurried D.C. summit, Europeans try to bend Trump away from Kremlin

European leaders rushed to Washington meet with President Trump and back up Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, but hours of talks did not yield a clear deal to end the war.

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

My father’s aircraft from World War II, when he flew for the United States Marine Corps.

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

My grandfather’s aircraft from World War I, when he flew for the Corps Lafayette.

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

A new technology emerges in Rhode Island (thanks to composites expertise) as our sea glider steps up onto its foils. Next step, into the air! www.providencejournal.com/story/news/t...

Reposted bySenator Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Patty Murray@murray.senate.govAug 17(source)

Listen: we have to take Trump seriously because, unfortunately, he is the actual President. Trump is a joke, and not always a funny one. But we need to call attention to his rambling and incoherent rants. This was ONE press conference.

Reposted bySenator Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govAug 18(source)

Trump taking “election security” advice from Putin says it all. Vote-by-mail is safe, secure, and reliable. Trump knows it — he just wants to undermine our elections, and Putin is all too happy to help. Shameful.

Trump raises end to mail-in ballots after claiming Putin questioned their security

Trump said Putin told him that "it's impossible" to have honest elections with mail-in voting.

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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
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 26 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 33 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02	S.J. Res. 37 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)

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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