Maria Cantwell

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Cantwell voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.

1. Sports and Recreation 50% · 2 of 4 party 0%
2. Transportation & infrastructure 14% · 1 of 7 party 0%
3. Armed Forces and National Security 10% · 1 of 10 party 0%

Where Cantwell broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Cantwell Celebrates Pinehurst Light Rail Opening

  Celebrated opening of Pinehurst light rail station in north Seattle.

  “This new station gives more north Seattle riders access to fast and affordable public transportation, with service every few minutes to UW, SeaTac Airport, and beyond.”

  Transportation InfrastructureAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Cantwell Joins WA Delegation in Supporting Governor’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Devastating Wildfires in Washington State

  Joined delegation requesting Major Disaster Declaration for Washington wildfire recovery assistance.

  “As members of the Washington state delegation, we write in support of Washington state’s September 28th request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance due to devastating wildfire damages incurred from July 23 through August 31. We implore you to approve the request for assistance as quickly as…”

  Emergency ManagementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22

  Celebrated Senate passage of the Protect College Sports Act with 77-22 vote.

  “There are several things in this bill that are really important to enshrine into federal law at this time. First and foremost, the federal right to NIL [Name, Image, and Likeness].”

  Protect College Sports ActSports and RecreationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Cantwell/Randall Bill to Restore Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Lands Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President for Signature

  Senate unanimously passed bill transferring federal land to Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.

  “Today, Congress took a historic step to strengthen salmon and habitat recovery and help fulfill a decades-old vision to restore the Elwha River and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s connection to lands that have sustained them since time immemorial. I’m thrilled we got this bill across the finish line and look forward to…”

  Native AmericansAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Cantwell Statement on Her Vote Directing Trump to End His War in Iran

  Voted for resolution directing President Trump to end military hostilities in Iran.

  “The costs of President Trump’s unnecessary war with Iran continue to mount, and the American people want it to end. We have lost valuable lives, and the conflict is compounding the burden of high gas and grocery prices at home.”

  Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to Honor WA Servicemember Killed in Operation Epic Fury

  Introduced bill to establish memorial at Arlington National Cemetery for servicemembers killed in Operation Epic Fury.

  “Captain Savino and the five heroes of ZEUS 95 gave everything in service to our country. A memorial at Arlington National Cemetery will ensure their courage and sacrifice are never forgotten.”

  Zeus 95 Memorial ActArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Cantwell voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 25 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 253 (median 307.5), 23 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Science, Technology, Communications.

• S. 5332 Cooperative Institute Act of 2026Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 4802 Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization ActAuthorizes funding and recapitalization of federal hurricane hunter aircraft. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jun 17, 2026 Out of committee
• S. 4471 Transportation Fuel Market Transparency ActCommerce · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 4311 Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee
• S. 4014 A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes.Native Americans · Introduced Mar 5, 2026 In committee
• S. 1183 Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
• S. 3881 Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026Emergency Management · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 In committee
• S. 3795 Radar Next Program Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Cantwell’s campaign raised $790K: $789K (100%) from individuals and $0 (0%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $137K.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Cantwell

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 5.

1. Duke Energy Corporation Corporate PAC
2. Squire Sanders (US) LLP Political Action Committee (Squire Sanders PAC) Independent PAC
3. National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC