Sheldon Whitehouse
DemocraticRhode IslandSenate
Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998, and as the 71st attorney general of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003. He was elected to the Senate in 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Lincoln Chafee. He was reelected in 2012, 2018, and 2024.
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Senate · 2007–2009
Senate · 2009–2011
Senate · 2011–2013
Senate · 2013–2015
Senate · 2015–2017
Senate · 2017–2019
Senate · 2019–2021
Senate · 2021–2023
Senate · 2023–2025
Senate · 2025–present
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Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
119-S-1814LawMay 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Pay PCPs Act of 2026
119-S-5269HealthAug 5, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Fairness in Foreign Filing Act
119-S-5173TaxationJul 30, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
119-S-5075Government Operations and PoliticsJul 22, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026
119-S-5076LawJul 22, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act
119-S-5011TaxationJul 16, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026
119-S-4972Finance and Financial SectorJul 14, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Lifeline for First Responders Act
119-S-4819Transportation and Public WorksJun 17, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
119-SRES-759Public Lands and Natural ResourcesJun 8, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2667)
Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026
119-S-4571Environmental ProtectionMay 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
119-S-4404Environmental ProtectionApr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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".
119-SJRES-188Environmental ProtectionJun 3, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
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)".
119-SJRES-187Environmental ProtectionAug 5, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.