Biography
Sheldon Whitehouse has served as Rhode Island's junior senator since 2007. He is the Chair of the Budget Committee and is known for his weekly speeches on climate change.
Key Information
- Full Name: Sheldon Whitehouse
- Born: October 20, 1955
- Age: 70 years old
- Birthplace: New York, NY
- Term Started: January 3, 2025
- Term Ends: January 3, 2031
- Senate Class: Class I
Committee Assignments
- Environment and Public Works Ranking Member
- Budget
- Finance
- Judiciary
Most Recent Voting History
Not Voting
Vote #43
On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Not Voting
Vote #42
On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Not Voting
Vote #41
On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Not Voting
Vote #40
On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Not Voting
Vote #39
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #38
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #37
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Nay
Vote #36
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Yea
Vote #35
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)
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 "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
Nay
Vote #34
On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Contact
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