Jeanne Shaheen

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

1. Energy & environment 33% · 8 of 24 party 4%
2. Nominations 26% · 53 of 207 party 5%
3. Foreign affairs & trade 22% · 2 of 9 party 0%

Where Shaheen 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 · Oct 5, 2026

  Shaheen Joins Effort to Expand Coverage of Birth Control as Trump Administration Continues Attacks on Contraception and Family Planning

  Introduced bill requiring insurers to fully cover over-the-counter birth control without cost.

  “As the Trump Administration continues its relentless efforts to strip women of our bodily autonomy and limit access to basic reproductive health care, we must do all we can to increase access to contraception and family planning methods.”

  Affordability is Access ActHealth Care CoverageAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Ranking Member Shaheen and Senate Democratic Members Publish New Report on U.S. Commitment to Afghan Allies, Call for Immediate Resumption of Afghan SIV Program

  Published report calling for immediate resumption of Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program.

  “For nearly two decades, the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program has reflected a bipartisan commitment to stand by the Afghans who stood with us in our hour of need.”

  Afghan Special Immigrant Visa ProgramAfghan Refugee PolicyAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  ICYMI: In New Editorial, The Eagle-Tribune Calls for Passage of Shaheen’s INSULIN Act, Underscoring Legislation’s Broad Bipartisan Support

  Highlighted editorial support for INSULIN Act capping monthly insulin costs at $35.

  “but it’s an opportunity for us to provide some relief for so many families who are really struggling with high costs.”

  INSULIN ActPrescription Drug PricingAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Shaheen Leads New Hampshire Delegation, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers in Urging HUD To Expedite Release of Critical Housing Grant Funding to Prevent Homelessness, Service Cuts

  Led bipartisan letter urging HUD to release delayed HOPWA housing grant funding.

  “We write to express our grave concerns regarding the delayed Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program. For many organizations in our communities, this program is vital to ensuring individuals with HIV/AIDS have access to safe and stable housing. We urge…”

  HOPWA Grant Funding DelayHousing For Persons With AIDSAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  On Senate Floor, Shaheen Slams Trump Administration for Illegally Cancelling Funding for Programs Benefiting Granite Staters

  Criticized Trump administration for illegally canceling $800 million in federal funding.

  “The President promised the American people when he was campaigning that he would lower costs, and instead he’s putting services that millions of people count on at risk, including in my home state of New Hampshire.”

  Government Funding CutsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Shaheen, Collins Urge Department of Commerce to Immediately Release Funding Guidance to Help Communities Take Advantage of Broadband Expansion

  Urged Commerce Department to release guidance for $21 billion in broadband funding.

  “As you know, approximately $21 billion in BEAD funding remains following the approval of state proposals for broadband deployment [...] Closing the digital divide requires not only broadband infrastructure investments, but also complementary efforts to support adoption and other activities that maximize the value of…”

  Science, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read

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

Sponsored 101 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 160 (median 308), 264 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Health, Armed Forces and National Security.

• S. 5633 A bill to amend the Small Business Act to reauthorize the State Trade Expansion Program of the Small Business Administration, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.Energy · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S.Res. 895 A resolution designating the week of October 4, 2026, through October 10, 2026, as "National Community Policing Week".Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S.Res. 855 A resolution acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• S. 4387 Protect Moms From Domestic Violence ActHealth · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 In committee
• S. 4436 Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 841 A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.International Affairs · Introduced Aug 7, 2026 In committee
• S. 5356 Lebanon Sanctions, Stabilization, and Support ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee

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