Cantwell, Maria
In office since
1993 · 33 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1958, Indianapolis
Occupation
Politician, Public Relations Executive
Education
Miami University · Emmerich Manual High School
Office history
- member of the Washington House of Representatives 1987–1993
- United States representative 1993–1995
- United States senator 2001–2003
- United States senator 2003–2005
- United States senator 2005–2007
- United States senator 2007–2009
- United States senator 2009–2011
- United States senator 2011–2013
- United States senator 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
511 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-3441
District office · Everett
2930 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA, 98201
425-303-0114
District office · Richland
825 Jadwin Ave., Richland, WA, 99352
509-946-8106
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24
Bills sponsored
this session · 127 all-time
226
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 231 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 4 all-time
899
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.1%
based on 270 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.9%
based on 270 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.6%
based on 270 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
127 billsCurrent session 24 bills
- S 1514 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act In Committee
- S 665 Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 306 Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025 Passed
- S 257 Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 Passed
- S 2932 Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act In Committee
- S 2581 A bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program. In Committee
- S 2452 Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act In Committee
- SRES 281 A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930. In Committee
- S 2042 Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1985 Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1513 Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act In Committee
- S 1396 Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1272 Trade Review Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1183 Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1098 Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act In Committee
- S 4471 Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act In Committee
- S 4311 Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4014 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 3881 Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 3795 Radar Next Program Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 3769 Helping Our People Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 3700 FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 578 A resolution congratulating the University of Washington men's soccer team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1 Men's Soccer National Championship. Passed
- S 4802 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act In Committee
Historical 103 bills
- S 995 Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation Equitable Compensation Act Died
- S 127 Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act of 2023 Died
- S 2348 ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act Died
- S 2335 Smart Building Acceleration Act of 2019 Died
- S 2334 21st Century Energy Workforce Act of 2019 Died
- S 2332 Grid Modernization Act of 2019 Died
- S 2333 Energy Cybersecurity Act of 2019 Died
- S 800 Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act Died
- S 713 National Heritage Area Authorization Act of 2017 Died
- S 714 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act of 2017 Died
- S 698 National Landslide Preparedness Act Died
- S 627 Maritime Washington National Heritage Area Act Died
- S 624 A bill to allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed. Died
- S 2130 Equal Pay for Team USA Act of 2019 Died
- S 569 Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act Died
- S 566 Methow Headwaters Protection Act Died
- S 548 Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2017 Died
- S 497 Lymphedema Treatment Act Died
- S 1981 Women and Minority Equity Investment Act of 2019 Died
- S 1751 Bureau of Reclamation Pumped Storage Hydropower Development Act Died
- S 1703 Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2019 Died
- S 102 Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act of 2017 Died
- S 61 A bill to remove the sunset provision of section 203 of Public Law 105-384 and for other purposes. Died
- S 1398 Smart Cities and Communities Act of 2019 Died
- S 53 Tsunami Warning, Education, and Research Act of 2017 Died
Co-sponsored
231 billsCurrent session 226 bills
- SRES 770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Passed
- S 4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. 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 4884 Right to Vote Act In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act 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
- SJRES 198 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". In Committee
- SRES 694 A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month". Passed
- SRES 695 A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission. 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 720 A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Passed
- 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 726 A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2026, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls". Passed
- S 4503 Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act In Committee
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- SRES 732 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science. In Committee
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4551 Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4582 Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. Passed
- S 4701 Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026 In Committee
Historical 5 bills
- SRES 251 A resolution recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action. Died
- SRES 322 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. Died
- S 2579 STEM Opportunities Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 347 A resolution designating October 2, 2019, 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. 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 |
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 |
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 |
Yea | 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 |
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 |
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 | Nay | 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) | Nay | 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) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | 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) | Yea | 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 | Nay | 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 | Nay | 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