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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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Reposted bySenator Sheldon Whitehouse

Sen. Adam Schiff@schiff.senate.govJul 29(source)

Children are starving. Civilian deaths continue to mount. Hostages are still held. Today I led 43 of my Senate colleagues in demanding the State Department work urgently to end the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. This cannot continue.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

This is what happens when 14 zettajoules of excess heat go into oceans every year. Here’s what that number looks like: 14,000,000,000,000,000,000,000. That’s what fossil fuel does to oceans.

E&E News: ‘Unprecedented’ ocean heat waves suggest climate tipping point

Researchers say average sea temperatures may be reset higher and some ecosystems may not recover.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

The lawless nature of this man will continue to reveal itself on the court, mark my words. It’s like Capone putting Frank Nitti on the bench. Character will out.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

Information will continue to come out about his two other significant episodes of prosecutorial misconduct during his brief rotten stint at DOJ (three episodes of serious misconduct in six months sets an all-time DOJ misconduct record).

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

We may even find out that this guy has fingerprints on the “administrative stay” that stalled the contempt hearing, so his confirmation could proceed before those facts came out. If that was the purpose of the “stay,” the stink is profound.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

The stalled contempt hearing about his illegal deportation fiasco will bring out testimony that Senate Republicans let him dodge, which will illuminate that sorry saga with real testimony under oath.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

This isn’t over, even when subservient Senate Republicans ignore another whistleblower and shove this character through their new-low, hide-the-ball Senate confirmation process and onto the bench.

Whistleblower evidence suggests Trump judicial nominee Emil Bove misled Senate

A third whistleblower has new information about a Justice Department official the president has nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

Higher Ground International is a life-changing resource for West African immigrant and refugee communities in RI. Glad to celebrate the expansion of HGI's services and new headquarters, which was made possible by the $935K in federal funding we secured.

Senator Whitehouse speaks at a podium in front of a crowd. Green and yellow balloons are pictured behind him.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 29(source)

How humans are losing water supply thanks to fossil fuel’s climate pollution.

“Staggering” Water Loss Driven by Groundwater Mining Poses Global Threat

A new study finds that freshwater resources are rapidly disappearing, creating arid “mega” regions and causing sea levels to rise.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 28(source)

Also a subject of our Budget hearings. “Climate-flation” is for real and hitting grocery shelves near you.

Weather Extremes Caused by Climate Change Are Driving Up Food Prices, a New Report Says - Inside Climate News

The research shows how droughts, heat and floods raised prices of consumables like chocolate and cocoa and warns that future spikes could lead to political and economic upheaval.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 28(source)

I can still sing many of his songs. Memorable. RIP.

Tom Lehrer, Musical Satirist With a Dark Streak, Dies at 97

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 28(source)

As we pointed out in my Budget hearings. Yet Fannie and Freddie keep accepting those ratings and won’t answer our questions.

A Tiny Company Is Vouching for Risky Insurers in Hurricane Country

As major home insurers flee storm-ravaged markets, Demotech’s ratings enable smaller ones to step in. A string of failures has left homeowners in the lurch.

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Glenn Kirschner@glennkirschner.bsky.socialJul 25(source)

I asked Senator Whitehouse for his thoughts on how we the people can better engage in this fight for American democracy. Here are his three excellent suggestions: @whitehouse.senate.gov

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 28(source)

Sloppy and unprofessional MAGA DOJ work is an embarrassment to the Department, and the false statements will likely follow those agents’ careers as Giglio material.

Dropped cases against LA protesters reveal false claims from federal agents

Revealed: records show border patrol gave inaccurate testimony about people it jailed. Prosecutors now face ‘embarrassing’ dismissals

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govJul 28(source)

BREAKING: Sens. DURBIN, WHITEHOUSE press for public commitments from Justice Department after meeting with Epstein co-conspirator, sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. Demands include releasing recording and notes, not pardoning Maxwell, providing transparency to survivors, more.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 28(source)

Tune in tomorrow night, and submit a question in the replies ⬇️

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

@whitehouse.senate.gov

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Trump’s Big Ugly Bill cuts funding from programs like SNAP and the Children’s Health Insurance Program — hurting kids and families. Tune in for my next virtual assembly on Tuesday, July 29th at 8PM, where I'll be joined by Paige Parks of @rikidscount.bsky.social to discuss these cuts and more.

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Tina Smith@smith.senate.govJul 28(source)

“Privilege” is quite the word choice

Tweet from @Acyn: Trump: I never had the privilege of going to Epstein Island

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 28(source)

Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket expands opportunities for kids across the city. Glad to secure $642K federal funding to increase access to programming at the Pawtucket Clubhouse and help kids meet their full potential.

Senator Whitehouse stands in a hallway with a group of people in front of a blue sign that reads, “Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse@whitehouse.senate.govJul 28(source)

What happened to President Trump’s original plan of releasing *all* the Epstein files?

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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
2025-07-28	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Motion to Discharge H.R. 4	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)

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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