U.S. Senate · RIBioguide ID W000802
Sheldon Whitehouse
U.S. Senator for Rhode Island
Democrat
In Congress since2007
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On the record
- Yes
- 297
- No
- 582
- Present
- 0
- Did not vote
- 36
Missed 3.9% of roll calls. Chamber median 2.1%.
The full voting record50%Chamber median 99%100%
Counts roll calls where most Democrats and most Republicans voted differently, leaving out procedural votes.
How we count- Introduced
- 103
- Passed committee
- 8
- Passed a chamber
- 5
- Became law
- 0
- Individuals
- $505K
- PACs
- $60K
- Party
- $0
- Other
- $88K
From FEC filings, Voteview roll calls and Congress.gov.
Democrat. In Congress since 2007, 4 terms in total.
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Recent votes
All 915 votes- Sep 30, 2026Did not voteNomination PN1129On the Nomination. Nomination PN1129 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 30, 2026NoNomination PN1129On the Cloture Motion. Nomination PN1129 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 30, 2026NoRatepayer Protection ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed. H.R. 9340 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 30, 2026NoStop Insider Trading ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed. H.R. 7008 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
- Sep 29, 2026YesA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.On the Motion to Discharge. S.Res. 852 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Bills that moved
All 103 billsA resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".
Introduced Feb 5, 2026. 31 cosponsors, 9 from the other party. S.Res. 600 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
Introduced Sep 19, 2025. 30 cosponsors, 6 from the other party. S.Res. 418 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate
A resolution designating June 10, 2025, as "DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Day".
Introduced Jun 17, 2025. 1 cosponsor, 1 from the other party. S.Res. 284 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025. 67 cosponsors, 27 from the other party. S. 567 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate
A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".
Introduced Feb 4, 2025. 25 cosponsors, 7 from the other party. S.Res. 55 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Passed the Senate