119th Congress
Maria Cantwell
Senator, Washington
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- October 13, 1958 (age 68)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2001, House 1993 to 2001
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2031
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-3441
- Website
- cantwell.senate.gov
Committees
- Joint Committee on Taxation
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation Ranking Member
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Finance
- Indian Affairs
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Who Is Maria Cantwell?
Maria Cantwell is a Democratic senator from Washington in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2001, House 1993 to 2001. Born October 13, 1958, Cantwell is 68. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Cantwell voted on 96 and missed 0. Cantwell voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Cantwell sponsored 25 bills and resolutions this Congress.
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- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- NayA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- YeaA 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)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA 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)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA 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".
- NayNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaA 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.
Bills Maria Cantwell Sponsored
- Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act (S. 1514, Passed the Senate)
- FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 (S. 3700, Out of Committee)
- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act (S. 1513, Out of Committee)
- Cooperative Institute Act of 2026 (S. 5332, In Committee)
- Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act (S. 4802, Out of Committee)
- Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act (S. 4471, In Committee)
- Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026 (S. 4311, In Committee)
- Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 (S. 257, Passed the Senate)
- 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. (S. 4014, In Committee)
- Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026 (S. 3881, In Committee)
- Radar Next Program Act of 2026 (S. 3795, In Committee)
- Helping Our People Act of 2026 (S. 3769, In Committee)
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- 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. (S.Res. 578, Agreed To)
- Roadless Area Conservation Act of 2025 (S. 2042, In Committee)
- Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act (S. 2932, In Committee)
- Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025 (S. 306, Passed the Senate)
- A bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program. (S. 2581, In Committee)
- Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement Act (S. 1098, Out of Committee)
- Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act (S. 2452, In Committee)
- A resolution commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930. (S.Res. 281, Introduced)
- Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025 (S. 1985, In Committee)
- Content Origin Protection and Integrity from Edited and Deepfaked Media Act of 2025 (S. 1396, In Committee)
- Trade Review Act of 2025 (S. 1272, In Committee)
- Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025 (S. 1183, In Committee)
- Fatal Overdose Reduction Act of 2025 (S. 665, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Cantwell spoke on the floor 59 times on 46 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 22, 2026, 1,187 wordsProtect College Sports Act (Executive Session)
I come to the floor because we are going to be voting shortly on two things this afternoon: one on a judicial nominee and, second, on cloture on the underlying substitute of the Protect College Sports Act. I just wanted to make sure that we were talking to colleagues about changes that were in that underlying substitute that we have been able to make.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, September 15, 2026, 27 wordsProtect College Sports Act (Executive Calendar)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, September 15, 2026, 566 wordsProtect College Sports Act (Executive Calendar)
There is a lot to say in a short period of time, but we will be having a vote soon to move to proceed to the Protect College Sports Act, a bill that does deserve the attention of this institution.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, September 14, 2026, 1,001 wordsElections
I rise today to speak about AI safety, a topic that is getting a lot of attention. But, in particular, I want to talk about something that may be overlooked.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 5, 2026, 251 wordsS. Res. 817 (Executive Calendar)
I rise in opposition to the en bloc nominations process and in opposition to almost all of these nominees.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 16, 2026, 1,215 wordsMedicare (Executive Session)
Today, we are faced with a critical choice here in the U.S. Senate and across the country about the future of traditional Medicare.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 15, 2026, 405 wordsTribute to Mel Tonasket
I rise today along with my colleague Senator Murray to join many in the Pacific Northwest community and Indian country to honor Mel Tonasket, a leader and member of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 23, 2026, 2,482 wordsVoting Rights
The attack on vote by mail and other efforts to disenfranchise Americans, whether it is the SAVE Act or redistricting to take away representation from minority-majority districts as the result of the Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v Callais--all of these are actions to take away the right to vote.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 16, 2026, 729 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. 4177
The Senator from Alabama is right about one thing, and that is that college sports is facing a crisis.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 16, 2026, 581 wordsTribute to Shannon Smith
I rise to recognize the recent retirement of one of my most respected staff members: Shannon Smith. Shannon is a native of Washington and is returning home to be in Seattle.
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- Unanimous Consent Request: S. RES. 551 (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Save America Act (Senate, March 17, 2026)
- Nomination of John DeLeeuw (Executive Session) (Senate, February 25, 2026)
- Save America Act (Senate, February 24, 2026)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, January 28, 2026)
- Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (Senate, December 17, 2025)
- National Defense Authorization Act (Executive Session) (Senate, December 11, 2025)
- National Weather Service (Senate, December 10, 2025)
- National Defense Authorization Act (Senate, December 10, 2025)
- Healthcare (Senate, December 10, 2025)
- Halo Act (Senate, December 4, 2025)
- H.J. RES. 131 (Senate, December 4, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 7, 2025)
- Healthcare (Senate, November 7, 2025)
- Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Global Tariffs (Senate, October 30, 2025)
- Trump Administration: (Continued) (Senate, October 21, 2025)
- En Bloc Nominations (Senate, October 1, 2025)
- National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Continued (Senate, September 30, 2025)
- Healthcare (Senate, September 17, 2025)
- Hanford Site Cleanup (Senate, September 11, 2025)
- Remembering Bill Neukom (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 2, 2025)
- Rescission (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
- Rescission (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
- Order of Procedure (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 8, 2025)
- Nomination of Bryan Bedford (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 8, 2025)
- Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act (Senate, June 26, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill (Senate, June 25, 2025)
- Tiktok (Senate, June 18, 2025)
- Recognizing Vancouver iTech Preparatory (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 17, 2025)
- Senate Resolution 281: Commemorating the 95th Anniversary of the Enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930 (Senate, June 17, 2025)
- Alex Padilla (Senate, June 12, 2025)
- Vote on Vaden Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 10, 2025)
- Tribute to Kelsi Daniell (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
- Medicaid (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
- Tariffs (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 9, 2025)
- Tariffs (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 9, 2025)
- Introductory Statement on S. 1272 (Senate, April 3, 2025)
- Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 31, 2025)
- Ukraine (Executive Session) (Senate, March 27, 2025)
- Nomination of Steven Bradbury (Executive Session) (Senate, March 11, 2025)
- Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (Senate, March 5, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 4, 2025)
- Nomination of Kashyap Patel (Senate, February 18, 2025)
- Federal Fumbles (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Trump Executive Orders (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 4, 2025)
- U.S. Trade (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 4, 2025)
- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Oregon. (Senate, January 21, 2025)
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Questions About Maria Cantwell
Is Maria Cantwell still in Congress?
Yes. Maria Cantwell is serving as senator from Washington in the 119th Congress.
What party is Maria Cantwell?
Maria Cantwell is a Democrat.
When is Maria Cantwell up for reelection?
Cantwell's current term ends January 3, 2031, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2030.
How old is Maria Cantwell?
Maria Cantwell was born October 13, 1958 and is 68.
How often does Maria Cantwell vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Cantwell voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Maria Cantwell on?
Joint Committee on Taxation; Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Ranking Member); Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Indian Affairs; Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.