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Sheldon Whitehouse

U.S. Senator · Rhode Island

  • Democrat
  • Since 2007
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 14 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-2921

  • District offices

    Providence

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Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

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    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

40.6/ 100

Ranked 26 of 47 in the Senate minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    879 of 908 while seated (96.8%)

    29th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    54 of 54 sponsored · 59.6 points

    46th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored

    1 passed a chamber · 2 reported · 51 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    669 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2025-05-08Not voting on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 60”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 60 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".Passed 2025-05-23
2025-05-08Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 7 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Active
2025-05-08SponsoredS 1101 — SHARE Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-08SponsoredS 1690 — Medicare and Social Security Fair Share ActProposed
2025-05-07Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 13”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 13 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Passed 2025-06-20
2025-05-07SponsoredS 1663 — Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-06Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 60”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 60 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".Passed 2025-05-23
2025-05-06Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 7 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Active
2025-05-06Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN20”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-06Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 13”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 13 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.Passed 2025-06-20
2025-05-06Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 61”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 61 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".Passed 2025-05-23
2025-05-06SponsoredS 1610 — Tax-Free Pell Grant ActProposed
2025-05-06SponsoredSRES 205 — A resolution condemning recent attacks on the free press by President Donald J. Trump and reaffirming the United States commitment to preserving and protecting freedom of the press as a cornerstone of democracy.Proposed
2025-05-05Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 61”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 61 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".Passed 2025-05-23
2025-05-05SponsoredS 1595 — Improving Police CARE ActActive
2025-05-05SponsoredSRES 201 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Passed 2025-05-05
2025-05-01Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN20”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-01Not voting on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 31”Joint Resolution PassedSJRES 31 — 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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".Passed 2025-06-20
2025-05-01Not voting on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 75”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 75 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".Passed 2025-05-09
2025-05-01SponsoredS 1576 — Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses ActProposed
2025-05-01SponsoredSRES 198 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.Proposed
2025-05-01SponsoredS 1552 — Living Donor Protection Act of 2025Active
2025-04-30Not voting on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 31”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 31 — 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 "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".Passed 2025-06-20
2025-04-30Not voting on “On the Motion to Table S.J.Res. 49”Motion to Table Agreed toSJRES 49 — A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Failed
2025-04-30Not voting on “On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 49”Joint Resolution DefeatedSJRES 49 — A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Failed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.