119th Congress

Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator, Rhode Island

Party

Democrat

Born: October 20, 1955 (age 70)
In Congress: Senate since 2007
Term Ends: January 3, 2031
Votes With Party: 97%
Missed Votes: 4%
Office Phone: 202-224-2921
Website: whitehouse.senate.gov

Committees

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
Environment and Public Works Ranking Member
Finance
Budget
Judiciary
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Chairman

Who Is Sheldon Whitehouse?

Sheldon Whitehouse is a Democratic senator from Rhode Island in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2007. Born October 20, 1955, Whitehouse is 70. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Whitehouse voted on 92 and missed 4. Whitehouse voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time. Whitehouse sponsored 103 bills and resolutions this Congress.

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Bills Sheldon Whitehouse Sponsored

End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act (S. 5669, In Committee)
Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act (S. 5656, In Committee)
Affordable Housing Construction Act (S. 5625, In Committee)
Supreme Court Review Act of 2026 (S. 5528, In Committee)
A bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations. (S. 5486, In Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week". (S.Res. 864, Introduced)
Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026 (S. 5409, In Committee)
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)". (S.J.Res. 187, Failed in the Senate)
Pay PCPs Act of 2026 (S. 5269, In Committee)
Fairness in Foreign Filing Act (S. 5173, In Committee)
Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026 (S. 5076, In Committee)
Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act (S. 5075, In Committee)

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Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act (S. 5011, In Committee)
Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026 (S. 4972, In Committee)
Lifeline for First Responders Act (S. 4819, In Committee)
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act (S. 567, Passed the Senate)
A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States. (S.Res. 759, Introduced)
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal". (S.J.Res. 188, Failed in the Senate)
Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026 (S. 4571, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws". (S.J.Res. 155, Failed in the Senate)
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 (S. 4404, In Committee)
Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026 (S. 4346, In Committee)
Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026 (S. 4248, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws". (S.J.Res. 144, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed". (S.J.Res. 143, In Committee)
Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act (S. 4185, In Committee)
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. (S.Res. 659, Introduced)
Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act (S. 4111, In Committee)
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 "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". (S.J.Res. 122, In Committee)
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 "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources". (S.J.Res. 121, In Committee)
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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction". (S.J.Res. 120, In Committee)
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 "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". (S.J.Res. 119, In Committee)
Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act (S. 4004, In Committee)
DISCLOSE Act of 2026 (S. 3991, In Committee)
A resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month". (S.Res. 600, Agreed To)
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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions". (S.J.Res. 106, In Committee)
Prior Authorization Relief Act (S. 3762, In Committee)
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026 (S. 3721, In Committee)
Affordable CHOICE Act (S. 3599, In Committee)
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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". (S.J.Res. 86, Failed in the Senate)
No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act (S. 3581, In Committee)
A resolution recognizing that facilities that produce renewable electricity are the cheapest power-generating facilities to operate and reliance on fossil fuel-generating facilities to meet growing power demand drives up wholesale electricity prices. (S.Res. 565, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth. (S.Res. 564, Introduced)
A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses. (S.Res. 563, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues. (S.Res. 562, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death. (S.Res. 561, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects. (S.Res. 560, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive. (S.Res. 559, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems. (S.Res. 558, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies. (S.Res. 557, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that Florida's insurance market is gravely stressed by climate risks. (S.Res. 556, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a threat to the mortgage market and to home values. (S.Res. 555, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums. (S.Res. 554, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that climate change is real. (S.Res. 553, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change. (S.Res. 552, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change. (S.Res. 551, Introduced)
A resolution recognizing that climate change is not a hoax, but sound science. (S.Res. 550, Introduced)
Clean Competition Act (S. 3523, In Committee)
Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025 (S. 3289, In Committee)
Bivens Act of 2025 (S. 3187, In Committee)
Constitutional Accountability Act (S. 3186, In Committee)
REPO Implementation Act of 2025 (S. 2918, Out of Committee)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 (S. 2235, Out of Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement relating to "Restoration of Names That Honor American Greatness; Gulf of America". (S.J.Res. 93, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program"". (S.J.Res. 92, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America". (S.J.Res. 87, In Committee)
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 "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery. (S.J.Res. 85, In Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week". (S.Res. 418, Agreed To)
A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1. (S.Res. 404, Introduced)
Quantifying Uncertainty and Action to Help Optimize Growth of Shellfish Act of 2025 (S. 2883, In Committee)
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 "Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update". (S.J.Res. 60, Failed in the Senate)
A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1. (S.Res. 380, Introduced)
A bill to exempt Medicare from any sequestration under Statutory PAYGO that is caused by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. (S. 2749, In Committee)
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 "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions". (S.J.Res. 65, Out of Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration relating to "Pipeline Safety: Editorial Change To Reflect the Name Change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America". (S.J.Res. 74, In Committee)
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 "National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule". (S.J.Res. 73, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Estate Tax Closing Letter User Fee Update". (S.J.Res. 72, In Committee)
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Justice Grant Reauthorization Act (S. 2540, In Committee)
Pick Up After Your DOGE Act (S. 2533, In Committee)
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025 (S. 2402, In Committee)
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule". (S.J.Res. 67, In Committee)
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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks, and Coke Oven Batteries; Residual Risk and Technology Review, and Periodic Technology Review." (S.J.Res. 66, In Committee)
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 "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period". (S.J.Res. 64, In Committee)
Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks Effective Warnings Act of 2025 (S. 2344, In Committee)
International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025 (S. 2243, In Committee)
A resolution designating June 10, 2025, as "DACOR Bacon House Bicentennial Day". (S.Res. 284, Agreed To)
Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act (S. 2096, In Committee)
Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act (S. 2069, In Committee)
ESTUARIES Act of 2025 (S. 2063, In Committee)
OCTOPUS Act of 2025 (S. 1947, In Committee)
Protecting Seniors' Data Act of 2025 (S. 1943, In Committee)
Closing the De Minimis Loophole Act (S. 1867, In Committee)
Wildfire Reduction and Carbon Removal Act of 2025 (S. 1842, In Committee)
Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 1814, In Committee)
Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act (S. 1690, In Committee)
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. (S.Res. 205, Introduced)
Tax-Free Pell Grant Act (S. 1610, In Committee)
Clean Cloud Act of 2025 (S. 1475, In Committee)
New England Coastal Protection Act (S. 1472, In Committee)
Paying a Fair Share Act of 2025 (S. 1243, In Committee)
Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (S. 1198, In Committee)
No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act (S. 409, In Committee)
A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month". (S.Res. 55, Agreed To)

Floor Speeches

Whitehouse spoke on the floor 110 times on 82 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, September 30, 2026, 601 wordsTaxpayer Assistance and Service Act
Reserving the right to object, I have to start by noting that President Trump and his cronies are using the White House to commit political fraud and corruption on an epic scale. This is unprecedented levels of corruption. The rot runs deep.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 23, 2026, 1,677 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026
I am here with another unanimous consent request, and I appreciate the Senator from Florida, Senator Scott, for being here to participate in this exchange.
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Senate, August 5, 2026, 1,803 wordsNomination of Todd Blanche (Executive Calendar)
I am here today to join the chorus of opposition to Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General of the United States.
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Senate, August 5, 2026, 539 wordsCongressional Review Act (Executive Calendar)
I am here to take us into the upcoming vote, the Congressional Review Act vote, with respect to an EPA rule related to PFAS.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, August 5, 2026, 20 wordsProviding 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...That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, August 4, 2026, 1,438 wordsAGOA Extension Act: Motion to Proceed: Continued
Simple fact: Climate change is real. It is actually pretty widely known. I think it is a true statement that every person knowledgeable about climate science who is not on the payroll of the fossil fuel industry or its denial operation agrees with that. Actually, a lot of people knowledgeable about climate science who are on the payroll of the fossil fuel industry agree with that.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, July 22, 2026, 249 wordsRemembering David Rosner
I won't speak long. David Rosner has died. You have probably never heard of him, but I knew him. His research, along with his colleague Gerry Markowitz, helped expose the role of the lead paint industry in poisoning millions of children.
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Senate, July 21, 2026, 48 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 808 (Executive Calendar)
Before I start, let me offer the Presiding Officer my best wishes for a very, very happy birthday. I might regale you with singing ``Happy Birthday.''
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Senate, July 21, 2026, 276 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 557 (Executive Calendar)
As if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I therefore ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs be discharged and the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 557; further, that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.
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Senate, July 15, 2026, 1,304 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 556 (Executive Calendar)
Climate change is real. Simple proposition. Earlier this year, I came to the floor and asked my colleagues if they could all agree on that simple factual proposition. Well, they could not, so I return to the floor in hopes that our Republican colleagues could at least agree to some of the simple truths that make up the larger truth of climate change.
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Nomination of Michael J. Hendershot (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2026)
Vote on Hendershot Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. RES. 555 (Senate, June 23, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 554 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 18, 2026)
Climate Change (Senate, June 10, 2026)
Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, June 9, 2026)
Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements Law (Senate, May 20, 2026)
Withholding the Pay of Senators If a Government Shutdown Occurs: Motion To Proceed (Senate, May 13, 2026)
Vote on Warsh Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, May 13, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act... (Senate, May 13, 2026)
Nomination of Kevin Warsh (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 12, 2026)
Climate Change (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 12, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 552 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 12, 2026)
Statement From Medical Professionals (Senate, April 30, 2026)
S.J. RES. 139 (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. RES. 551 (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Nomination of Robert Cekada (Executive Session) (Senate, April 27, 2026)
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, April 22, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Resumed (Senate, March 26, 2026)
Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025 (Senate, March 22, 2026)
SAVE America Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 21, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed to the Motion to Reconsider (Senate, March 5, 2026)
Tribute to Kevin Rudd (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 3, 2026)
Climate Change (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 3, 2026)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, January 28, 2026)
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Senate, January 14, 2026)
Order for Adjournment (Senate, January 14, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. RES. 550 (Senate, January 13, 2026)
Energy Costs (Senate, January 13, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota... (Senate, January 7, 2026)
Permitting Reform (Senate, January 7, 2026)
Anniversary of January 6 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, January 6, 2026)
Remembering Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov (Executive Session) (Senate, December 15, 2025)
Climate Change (Senate, November 20, 2025)
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, November 19, 2025)
The Ballad of Jane Goodall (Senate, November 18, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate, November 10, 2025)
Climate Change (Senate, October 23, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Senate, October 8, 2025)
Terminating the National Emergency Declared With Respect to Energy (Senate, October 8, 2025)
Government Funding (Senate, September 30, 2025)
Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, September 29, 2025)
Authorizing the En Bloc Consideration in Executive Session of Certain Nominations on the Executive Calendar (Senate, September 18, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Emissions Budget and Allowance... (Senate, September 16, 2025)
Welcoming Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew (Senate, September 15, 2025)
Climate Change (Senate, September 9, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Requests (Executive Session) (Senate, September 4, 2025)
Nomination of Jeanine Pirro (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 2, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Agreement (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 2, 2025)
Jeffrey Epstein (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 2, 2025)
Nomination of Adam Telle (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 2, 2025)
Vote on Nesvik Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, August 1, 2025)
Permitting Reform (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
Medicare and Medicaid (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
Nomination of Emil J. Bove III (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Vote on Brown Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Nomination of David Wright (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 28, 2025)
Nomination of Aaron Szabo (Executive Session) (Senate, July 23, 2025)
Judicial Nominations (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 23, 2025)
Vote on Cole Nomination (Executive Session) (Senate, July 22, 2025)
Tribute to Paula Bradley (Senate, July 10, 2025)
Vote on Bedford Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (Senate, July 9, 2025)
Climate Change (Senate, July 9, 2025)
Nomination of David Fotouhi (Executive Session) (Senate, June 9, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 1943 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
Climate Change (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
253rd Anniversary of the "Gaspee" Raid (Senate, June 2, 2025)
Congressional Review Act (Senate, May 22, 2025)
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... (Senate, May 21, 2025)
H.J. RES. 88 (Senate, May 21, 2025)
Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act: Motion to Proceed (Senate, May 20, 2025)
Nomination of Sean Donahue (Executive Session) (Senate, May 15, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: Executive Calendar (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 14, 2025)
Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act: Motion to Proceed (Senate, May 8, 2025)
Climate Change (Senate, May 7, 2025)
Nomination of Frank Bisignano (Senate, May 5, 2025)
Vote on Johnson Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 9, 2025)
Motions to Discharge: S.j. RES. 33 and S.J. RES. 26 (Senate, April 3, 2025)
Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Duties on Articles Imported From Canada (Senate, April 2, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 31, 2025)
U.S. Supreme Court (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 31, 2025)
Pharmaceutical Companies (Executive Session) (Senate, March 27, 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 26, 2025)
Congressional Review Act (Senate, March 10, 2025)
Centennial of the Probation Act of 1925 (Senate, March 10, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 108 (Executive Session) (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)
Climate Change (Senate, February 26, 2025)
Nomination of Kashyap Patel (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 20, 2025)
Nomination of Tulsi Gabbard (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
Nomination of Pamela Bondi (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 4, 2025)
Nomination of Lee Zeldin (Executive Session) (Senate, January 29, 2025)
Cloture Motion (Senate, January 28, 2025)
Trump Executive Orders (Senate, January 28, 2025)
Nomination of Peter Hegseth (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
Climate Change (Executive Calendar) (Senate, January 23, 2025)
Laken Riley Act: Motion To Proceed: Continued (Senate, January 13, 2025)

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Questions About Sheldon Whitehouse

Is Sheldon Whitehouse still in Congress?

Yes. Sheldon Whitehouse is serving as senator from Rhode Island in the 119th Congress.

What party is Sheldon Whitehouse?

Sheldon Whitehouse is a Democrat.

When is Sheldon Whitehouse up for reelection?

Whitehouse's current term ends January 3, 2031, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2030.

How old is Sheldon Whitehouse?

Sheldon Whitehouse was born October 20, 1955 and is 70.

How often does Sheldon Whitehouse vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Whitehouse voted with the majority of their party 97% of the time.

What committees is Sheldon Whitehouse on?

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe; Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (Ranking Member); Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on the Budget; Senate Committee on the Judiciary; United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (Chairman).