Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Senate · Rhode Island
Recent Votes
How Whitehouse actually voted on recorded roll calls — not what they've said about it.
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Bills Sponsored
Legislation this member personally introduced — the clearest signal of what they're actually pushing for.
S1814: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025
May 20, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S5269: Pay PCPs Act of 2026
Aug 5, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S5173: Fairness in Foreign Filing Act
Jul 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S5075: Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
Jul 22, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S5076: Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026
Jul 22, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S5011: Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act
Jul 16, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S4972: Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026
Jul 14, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S4819: Lifeline for First Responders Act
Jun 17, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SRES759: A resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
Jun 8, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2667)
S4571: Tropospheric Ozone Research Act of 2026
May 19, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S4404: No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Apr 27, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
SJRES188: 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".
Jun 3, 2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
SJRES187: 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)".
Aug 5, 2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
Bills Cosponsored
Legislation this member signed onto but didn't write themselves.
S3267: ASAP Act
Nov 20, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
S4437: Puppy Protection Act of 2026
Apr 29, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Aug 6, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
SRES841: A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Aug 6, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S5275: Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES836: A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".
Aug 6, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)
S5273: Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026
Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S2229: United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
Jul 9, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S1538: Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Apr 30, 2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S5221: Stop Corrupt Trading Act
Aug 4, 2026 — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
SJRES204: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act".
Aug 3, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S5201: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Jul 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S5170: Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026
Jul 29, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S4472: Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Aug 10, 2026 — Held at the desk.
S5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
Jul 23, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES814: A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Jul 23, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
Source: Congress.gov, the official record of the U.S. Congress. Roll-call vote positions for both chambers are on the roadmap for this page — sponsored/cosponsored data reflects the current Congress.