Whitehouse, Sheldon
In office since
2007 · 19 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1955, Manhattan
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician, Director, Public Prosecutor General, Judge, Writer
Education
St. Paul's School · Yale College · Ezra Stiles College · St. Albans School · University of Virginia School of Law
Office history
- United States senator 2007–2009
- United States senator 2009–2011
- United States senator 2011–2013
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2023–present
- senator
Contact
Capitol office
530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2921
District office · Providence
170 Westminster St., Providence, RI, 02903
401-453-5294
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92
Bills sponsored
this session · 264 all-time
396
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 402 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
96%
Vote participation
voted in 96% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.1%
based on 258 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.9%
based on 258 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
95.2%
based on 258 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
264 billsCurrent session 92 bills
- S 567 First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act Passed
- S 409 No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act In Committee
- SRES 55 A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month". Passed
- SRES 554 A resolution recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums. In Committee
- SRES 562 A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues. In Committee
- SRES 557 A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies. In Committee
- SRES 556 A resolution recognizing that Florida's insurance market is gravely stressed by climate risks. In Committee
- SRES 565 A resolution recognizing that facilities that produce renewable electricity are the cheapest power-generating facilities to operate and reliance on fossil fuel-generating facilities to meet growing power demand drives up wholesale electricity prices. In Committee
- SRES 561 A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death. In Committee
- SRES 551 A resolution recognizing that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change. In Committee
- SRES 559 A resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive. In Committee
- SRES 552 A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change. In Committee
- SRES 564 A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth. In Committee
- SRES 560 A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects. In Committee
- S 3523 Clean Competition Act In Committee
- SRES 555 A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a threat to the mortgage market and to home values. In Committee
- SRES 550 A resolution recognizing that climate change is not a hoax, but sound science. In Committee
- SRES 563 A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses. In Committee
- SRES 558 A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems. In Committee
- SRES 553 A resolution recognizing that climate change is real. In Committee
- S 3289 Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3187 Bivens Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3186 Constitutional Accountability Act In Committee
- SJRES 92 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program"". In Committee
- SJRES 93 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement relating to "Restoration of Names That Honor American Greatness; Gulf of America". In Committee
Historical 172 bills
- SRES 164 A resolution recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers and designating the week of May 15 through 19, 2017, as "National Senior Corps Week". Died
- S 955 Paying a Fair Share Act of 2017 Died
- S 936 Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act Died
- S 2448 Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act Died
- S 863 Offshoring Prevention Act Died
- S 851 Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act Died
- SRES 305 A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 21, 2019, as "National Estuaries Week". Died
- S 2370 Automatic IRA Act of 2019 Died
- S 2362 American Business Tariff Relief Act of 2019 Died
- S 2300 CIT Act of 2019 Died
- S 719 United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2017 Died
- S 542 Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017 Died
- S 2055 A bill to allow the Coast Guard to issue a certificate of documentation with a coastwise endorsement for the vessel OLIVER HAZARD PERRY, and for other purposes. Died
- S 1923 Guaranteed 3 Percent COLA for Seniors Act of 2019 Died
- S 1915 Security from Political Interference in Justice Act of 2019 Died
- S 1889 TITLE Act Died
- S 379 ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2017 Died
- S 1726 Paying a Fair Share Act of 2019 Died
- S 1704 Success in the Middle Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 230 A resolution recognizing the significant milestone of Senior Corps volunteers serving 50,000,000 hours in 2018. Died
- S 1679 SEA FUEL Act of 2019 Died
- S 194 CHOICE Act Died
- S 547 First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act Died
- S 542 CCU Parity Act of 2023 Died
- S 1482 SAFE Act Died
Co-sponsored
402 billsCurrent session 396 bills
- SRES 770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Passed
- S 4791 A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 4796 Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. In Committee
- S 4797 Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- SRES 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. In Committee
- S 4822 Saving the OOI Act of 2026 Passed
- S 4826 SABER Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4850 Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act In Committee
- SRES 783 A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2026, as "Anti-Illicit Trade Awareness Day". Passed
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 4946 Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4949 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 5006 A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate work disincentives for childhood disability beneficiaries. In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
Historical 6 bills
- S 771 Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act Died
- S 512 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act Signed
- S 916 Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act of 2018 Died
- S 681 Deborah Sampson Act Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
- SRES 20 A resolution limiting certain uses of the filibuster in the Senate to improve the legislative process. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Not Voting | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Not Voting | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Not Voting | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Not Voting | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Not Voting | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Not Voting | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic