Biography
Shelley Capito has served as West Virginia's junior senator since 2015. She is the Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee. She previously served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Key Information
- Full Name: Shelley Moore Capito
- Born: November 26, 1953
- Age: 72 years old
- Birthplace: Glen Dale, WV
- Term Started: January 3, 2021
- Term Ends: January 3, 2027
- Senate Class: Class II
Committee Assignments
- Environment and Public Works Chair
- Appropriations
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Rules and Administration
Most Recent Voting History
Nay
Vote #8
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84 (S.J.Res. 84)
A 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".
Yea
Vote #7
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938 (H.R. 6938)
A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #6
On the Nomination PN615-2 (PN 615-2)
Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
Nay
Vote #5
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 (S.J.Res. 98)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Nay
Vote #4
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 86 (S.J.Res. 86)
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".
Yea
Vote #3
On the Nomination PN373 (PN 373)
Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
Yea
Vote #2
On the Nomination PN499-11 (PN 499-11)
Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
Yea
Vote #1
On the Nomination PN12-1 (PN 12-1)
Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Yea
Vote #652
On the Nomination PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Yea
Vote #651
On the Cloture Motion PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Contact
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