Sheldon Whitehouse
Democrat Senator, Rhode Island
79 bills329 cosponsored$653K raised915 votes recorded
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Education
- “graduated from Yale University with a degree in Architecture and later received his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law” source
Career
Public service
Also stated
- “Whitehouse lived in Vietnam, Cambodia, South Africa, Congo, Guinea, Laos, and Thailand” 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.
S 5669sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5656sponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5625sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5618cosponsor
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5653cosponsor
A bill to prescribe permitting reform, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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.
S 5603cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
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SRES 926cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S 5575cosponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.
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 905cosponsor
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
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 5546cosponsor
A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5532cosponsor
A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5528sponsor
A bill to establish a process for expedited consideration of legislation relating to decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
Voting Record
297 yea582 nay36 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 Sheldon Whitehouse are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$653K
Small donors $0Large individual $505KPACs $60K
Spent $802KCash $1.1M
2024 cycle$4.9M
Small donors $0Large individual $2.7MPACs $738K
Spent $4.9MCash $1.3M
2022 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $0Large individual $1.5MPACs $157K
Spent $814KCash $1.3M
2020 cycle$354K
Small donors $0Large individual $304KPACs $48K
Spent $603KCash $519K
2018 cycle$5.2M
Small donors $96KLarge individual $3.8MPACs $1.1M
Spent $5.5MCash $769K
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $109KLarge individual $761KPACs $313K
Spent $732KCash $1.1M
2014 cycle$360K
Small donors $48KLarge individual $198KPACs $112K
Spent $526KCash $652K
2012 cycle$3.3M
Small donors $211KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $1.0M
Spent $4.2MCash $817K
2010 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $23KLarge individual $832KPACs $268K
Spent $437KCash $723K
2008 cycle$427K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $108KPACs $200K
Spent $562KCash $24K
2006 cycle$6.6M
Small donors $404KLarge individual $4.8MPACs $754K
Spent $6.4MCash $158K
Top Contributors
COTCHETT, PITRE & MCCARTHY, LLP$44K
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$16K
CHISHOLM CHISHOLM & KILPATRICK$15K
COTCHETT PITRE & MCCARTHY LLP$14K
KOREIN TILLERY$13K
MEDLEY PARTNERS$13K
JANE STREET CAPITAL$13K
SIMMONS HANLY CONROY$13K
PANNONE LOPES DEVEREAUX & O'GARA LLC$12K
BROWN UNIVERSITY$11K
Committees
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
ranking member- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
- Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Senate Committee on Finance
- Health Care
- International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
- Taxation and IRS Oversight
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Border Security and Immigration
- Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
- Intellectual Property
- the Constitution
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
chairActivity 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
S 5669: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5656: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5625: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5618: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5653: A bill to prescribe permitting reform, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
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
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
not_voting2026-09-30
vote
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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
S 5603: A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 926: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
S 5575: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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
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
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
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 905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
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 5546: A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5532: A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5528: A bill to establish a process for expedited consideration of legislation relating to decisions by the Supreme Court of the United States.
sponsor2026-09-24
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
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