U.S. Senator from West Virginia · Class II
Shelley Moore Capito
Position · +0.28
- In office
- Senate 2015–now
House 2001–2015
25 years in CongressMore senior than 83% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 3%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Environment and Public Works
- Bills on
- Health
- Taxation
- Transportation and Public Works
- Age
- 72
2026 election
On the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
Facing
Bottom line
Where Capito has influence
Roles
- Chairman · Environment and Public Works
- Chairman · Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Ex Officio · 4 subcommittees of Environment and Public Works
- Appropriations · 7th in seniority on the majority side
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation · 14th in seniority on the majority side
- Rules and Administration · 3rd in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- S. 4949 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 98 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025 · Became law
- S. 2587 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 · Out of committee
- S. 347 Brownfields Reauthorization Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Capito’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Capito breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Capito voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for Senate Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 3% · 6 of 183 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Capito broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2026 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On the Motion to Table · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 12, 2026 | Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four yearsOn the Cloture Motion | Not voting |
| May 12, 2026 | Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026On the Nomination | Not voting |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Motion to Table · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Pregnant Students’ Rights ActOn Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · This bill requires each institution of higher education (IHE) that participates in federal student aid programs to provide certain… | Not voting |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Capito is saying
All 38 statements and posts-
PHOTOS: Capito Makes Stops in Huntington
Visited Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington to receive updates on community food assistance efforts.
“It was great to visit Facing Hunger Foodbank today to receive updates on their efforts in our state.”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to reform federal environmental review and energy permitting processes.
“For far too long, our broken and outdated federal environmental review and permitting processes have stood in the way of energy reliability, secure jobs, modern infrastructure, and economic growth. The bipartisan reforms we secured in this deal will transform our nation’s ability to power our economy and fuel future…”
Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs ActEnergy Project PermittingAI-read
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Capito Applauds Passage of the Protect College Sports Act
Applauded Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act with NIL and transfer standards.
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Capito, Justice Applaud Passage of Bill Honoring West Virginia Children Impacted by Childhood Cancer
Applauded Senate passage of bill renaming playground to honor West Virginia children with cancer.
“Redesignating this playground is a great way to honor our youngest and bravest West Virginians fighting cancer.”
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month DesignationCancer AwarenessAI-read
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Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing to Examine Nuclear Waste Policy
Held hearing on updating nuclear waste management policy and establishing Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses.
“We must ensure that there is a funding structure that gives a new policy the best chance for success. I look forward to exploring these issues today so I can better understand how to deliver an effective, durable update to our nuclear waste policy.”
EnergyAI-read
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Capito Secures CDS Allocation for Lily’s Place
Secured Congressionally Directed Spending allocation for Lily's Place expansion.
“Lily’s Place has supported countless families in West Virginia, and I am thrilled to bring these additional resources in to bolster their services. This vital investment will open the door for an amazing partnership to provide direct support to all first responders and their families in Cabell County.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Capito voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 34 of 100 in the Senate · expected = average of 21 majority-party committee chairs
How far Capito’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
25 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 24 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Became law (1)
1 national policy
- S. 98 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025Protects rural broadband infrastructure from certain federal regulations. AI-readBecame law May 11, 2026 · Science, Technology, CommunicationsNational policy
Scope tags come from an AI reading of each bill where available, otherwise from its title and policy area. They don’t change the score. How scope is tagged
Became law inside another bill (1)
- S.J.Res. 45 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 "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Identical bill became law as H.J.Res. 88 · Jun 12, 2025Via H.J.Res. 88
Capito’s own bill stalled, but the Congressional Research Service lists an identical bill, or one with similar text, that became law. Shown for context; not counted in the score, which follows the Center for Effective Lawmaking. How this works
Bills, 119th Congress
All 29 sponsored billsSponsored 29 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 359 (median 308), 161 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Transportation and Public Works.
- S. 5653 A bill to prescribe permitting reform, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5243 A bill to provide for the automatic establishment of Trump accounts using information collected under the Enumeration at Birth Program of the Social Security Administration.Social Welfare · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S. 5207 RCORP Authorization ActHealth · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 In committee
- S. 4949 Water Resources Development Act of 2026Unknown; bill summary not yet available. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 Out of committee
- S. 4221 Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)Taxation · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 925 Credit for Caring Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Jun 15, 2026 In committee
- S. 3209 NOPAIN for Veterans ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 1, 2026 In committee
- S.Res. 750 A resolution recognizing "National Public Works Week" and the contributions of public works professionals.Transportation and Public Works · Introduced May 21, 2026 Passed a chamber
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 218 | 100% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 206 | 38% |
| Other | 114 | 100% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 51 | 84% |
| Immigration | 37 | 27% |
| International Affairs | 36 | 17% |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 100% |
| Congress | 19 | 95% |
| Environmental Protection | 19 | 63% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 79% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 100% |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 100% |
| Energy | 13 | 100% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 77% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 42% |
| Sports and Recreation | 11 | 64% |
| Housing and Community Development | 9 | 100% |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 100% |
| Health care | 9 | 100% |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 8 | 100% |
| Taxation | 7 | 57% |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 17% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 100% |
| Health | 4 | 25% |
| Education & families | 3 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 0% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 100% |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 100% |
| Crime & justice | 2 | 100% |
| Education | 1 | 0% |
| Families | 1 | 0% |
How often Capito voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RAlan ArmstrongOK Senate100%agreement
- RJohn BoozmanAR Senate100%agreement
- RDeb FischerNE Senate99%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Capito most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Capito’s campaign raised $4.6M: $2.5M (53%) from individuals and $1.7M (36%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.4M.
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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Capito
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 489.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- Heartland Values PAC Member’s leadership PAC
- Altria Group Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Capito this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inCapito’s own leadership PAC: Wild and Wonderful PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Capito’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, West VirginiaRepublican2015–present
- U.S. House, WV-2Republican2001–2015
Seat
- State
- West Virginia
- Seat
- Class 2, senior senator
- Current term
- 2021–2027
- Age
- 72
Committees and roles
- Appropriations
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Chairman
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Environment and Public Works Chairman
- Rules and Administration
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-6472
170 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Martinsburg, Morgantown, Charleston
- Website
- capito.senate.gov
- senshelley
- sencapito
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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