Maria Cantwell
Democrat Senator, Washington
21 bills185 cosponsored$985K raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “With the help of Pell Grants, Maria was the first member of her family to graduate college.” source
Career
- “Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship” source
Public service
- “Maria Cantwell currently serves as a United States Senator for the State of Washington.” source
- “Maria was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000, 2006, 2012, and again in 2018” source
- “Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation - Ranking Member” source
- “Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources” source
- “Senate Committee on Finance” source
- “Senate Committee on Indian Affairs” source
Also stated
- “Later, a successful businesswoman in Washington's hi-tech industry” source
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Legislation
SRES 950cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 931cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
SJRES 220cosponsor
A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 903cosponsor
A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5545cosponsor
A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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S 5494cosponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring the crew members of Zeus 95 who were killed in action on March 12, 2026, in support of Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5491cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 864cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
SRES 854cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S 5390cosponsor
A bill to terminate and refund certain duties imposed by the President, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4673-4674)
SRES 837cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S 5275cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit orders or agreements relating to the release of tax claims by the President and related persons, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5332sponsor
A bill to direct the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to maintain the Cooperative Institute Program.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SRES 821cosponsor
A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
S 5108cosponsor
A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5119cosponsor
A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Voting Record
286 yea627 nay2 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Maria Cantwell are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$985K
Small donors $466KLarge individual $517KPACs $0
Spent $1.4MCash $232K
2024 cycle$11.1M
Small donors $1.1MLarge individual $9.0MPACs $77K
Spent $10.7MCash $611K
2022 cycle$922K
Small donors $270KLarge individual $517KPACs $0
Spent $1.1MCash $190K
2020 cycle$956K
Small donors $579KLarge individual $357KPACs $0
Spent $1.1MCash $396K
2018 cycle$9.4M
Small donors $2.2MLarge individual $6.8MPACs $27K
Spent $9.6MCash $570K
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $354KLarge individual $759KPACs $3K
Spent $1.1MCash $806K
2014 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $383KLarge individual $360KPACs $7K
Spent $1.2MCash $778K
2012 cycle$9.4M
Small donors $2.3MLarge individual $6.5MPACs $57K
Spent $9.2MCash $754K
2010 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $380KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $3K
Spent $1.1MCash $499K
2008 cycle$967K
Small donors $349KLarge individual $549KPACs $6K
Spent $1.1MCash $56K
2006 cycle$13.7M
Small donors $3.6MLarge individual $9.4MPACs $56K
Spent $14.0MCash $147K
2004 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $0Large individual $1.7MPACs $40K
Spent $1.4MCash $435K
2002 cycle$8.7M
Small donors $0Large individual $2.4MPACs $115K
Spent $8.6MCash $50K
2000 cycle$11.5M
Small donors $0Large individual $1.2MPACs $0
Spent $11.5MCash $5K
Top Contributors
T-MOBILE$99K
MICROSOFT CORPORATION$75K
AMAZON$53K
ROYAL CARIBBEAN GROUP$52K
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON$47K
UNITED AIRLINES INC$44K
AT&T INC$43K
DELTA AIR LINES INC$37K
WNC & ASSOCIATES INC$32K
SV ANGEL LLC$7K
Committees
Joint Committee on Taxation
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
ranking member- Aviation, Space, and Innovation
- Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
- Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness
- Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
- Telecommunications and Media
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Finance
- Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SRES 950: A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
SJRES 220: A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 903: A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5494: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring the crew members of Zeus 95 who were killed in action on March 12, 2026, in support of Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5545: A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
S 5491: A bill to prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
nay2026-09-23
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-22
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
nay2026-09-22
vote
SRES 864: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
Service History
Senate2025-01-03, 2031-01-03Democrat
Senate2019-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
Senate2013-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
Senate2007-01-04, 2013-01-03Democrat
Senate2001-01-03, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 11993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat
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