Capito, Shelley Moore
In office since
2001 · 25 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1953, Glen Dale
Occupation
Politician, School Counselor
Education
Duke University · University of Virginia · University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development
Office history
- Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates 1996–2000
- United States representative 2001–2015
- United States representative 2001–2003
- United States representative 2003–2005
- United States representative 2005–2007
- United States representative 2007–2009
- United States representative 2009–2011
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
170 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-6472
District office · Martinsburg
300 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, WV, 25401
304-262-9285
District office · Morgantown
48 Donley St., Morgantown, WV, 26501
304-292-2310
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26
Bills sponsored
this session · 109 all-time
327
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 333 all-time
1
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
899
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
99.6%
based on 268 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0.4%
based on 268 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.9%
based on 268 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
109 billsCurrent session 26 bills
- S 925 Credit for Caring Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 717 Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 631 Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act In Committee
- S 559 AIMM Act In Committee
- SRES 59 An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Environment and Public Works. In Committee
- S 351 STEWARD Act of 2025 Passed
- S 347 Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 313 Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 98 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 Signed
- S 3472 National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 537 A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of United States Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and United States Air Force Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, who were tragically shot in Washington, D.C., in a targeted assault against United States service members on November 26, 2025. Passed
- SJRES 96 A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026. In Committee
- S 3209 NOPAIN for Veterans Act In Committee
- S 2587 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 In Committee
- S 2621 A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 294 A resolution designating the week of May 18 through May 24, 2025, as "National Public Works Week". Passed
- S 1960 PEAKS Act In Committee
- SJRES 55 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference". Passed
- S 1843 Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1799 A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination. In Committee
- S 1702 Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025 In Committee
- SJRES 45 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". In Committee
- SRES 750 A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals. Passed
- S 4221 Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA) In Committee
- S 4036 AADAPT Act In Committee
Historical 83 bills
- S 1075 Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Study Act Died
- S 1044 Ensuring Seniors Access to Local Pharmacies Act of 2017 Died
- S 2582 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2020 Died
- S 2555 New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Designation Act Died
- S 1013 Gigabit Opportunity Act Died
- S 980 Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2017 Died
- SRES 310 A resolution recognizing the semiquincentennial of the community of Wheeling, West Virginia. Died
- SRES 107 A resolution congratulating the rifle team of West Virginia University on winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Rifle Championship. Died
- S 2280 Appalachian Regional Energy Hub Initiative Act Died
- S 2273 Appalachian Regional Commission Reauthorization Act Died
- S 2271 AID in Appalachia Act Died
- S 593 Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act Died
- S 413 Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act Died
- S 263 Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 Died
- S 262 Steel Industry Preservation Act Died
- S 1627 Steel Industry Preservation Act Died
- S 1507 PFAS Release Disclosure and Protection Act of 2019 Died
- S 1522 Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 Died
- S 76 CORE Act Died
- S 1334 Improving Mental Health Access from the Emergency Department Died
- S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2024 Died
- SJRES 7 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'". Died
- S 1190 Rural Access to Hospice Act of 2019 Died
- S 1126 Concentrating on High-value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act of 2019 Died
- S 988 Improving Transparency and Accuracy in Medicare Part D Spending Act Died
Co-sponsored
333 billsCurrent session 327 bills
- SRES 499 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day". In Committee
- SRES 770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Passed
- S 4843 Enhancing Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Through Campus Planning Act In Committee
- SRES 804 A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the 2016 West Virginia floods. Passed
- 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
- S 4395 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 694 A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month". Passed
- S 4419 A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 697 A resolution welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States on the occasion of His Majesty's address to a joint meeting of Congress, and recognizing the historic global significance of the United States-United Kingdom relationship. Passed
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- SRES 702 A resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States. Passed
- S 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 709 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026. In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- SRES 724 A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States. Passed
- SRES 728 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping. Passed
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- S 4538 Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 736 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Hospital Week, to be observed from May 10 through May 16, 2026. Passed
- SRES 737 A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system. Passed
- SRES 706 A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Passed
- SRES 734 A resolution designating May 16, 2026, as "Kids to Parks Day". Passed
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- SRES 738 A resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism. Passed
Historical 6 bills
- S 512 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act Signed
- S 681 Deborah Sampson Act Died
- S 1164 KIDS Act Died
- S 464 Safe Step Act Died
- S 12 Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 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 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Yea | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | 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 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | 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 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | 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 | Yea | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Yea | 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) | Nay | 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 | Yea | 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 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican