Sheldon Whitehouse

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

1. Sports and Recreation 25% · 1 of 4 party 0%
2. Foreign affairs & trade 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
3. Health care 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%

Where Whitehouse 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 2, 2026

  Whitehouse and Dingell Introduce New Bill Creating Alert System to Notify Survivors of Illegal Gun Purchase Attempts by Domestic Abusers

  Introduced bill to notify domestic violence survivors of illegal firearm purchase attempts by abusers.

  “I spent years prosecuting domestic violence cases in Rhode Island, and I know the toll it can take on survivors as they rebuild their lives. Our legislation will help ensure survivors are made aware when the government has information about an abuser’s attempt to buy a firearm, so survivors and their loved ones can…”

  Domestic Violence SAFE Notice ActCrime and Law EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Whitehouse, Grassley Unveil GAO Report Highlighting Heightened Fraud Risk by Opaque Shell and Front Companies

  Released GAO report showing federal contractor fraud vulnerability from opaque corporate structures.

  “Senator Grassley and I worked for years to pass the Corporate Transparency Act to crack down on fraudsters, cartels, and criminals who steal and stash dirty money in shady shell companies.”

  Fraud EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Reed, Whitehouse & Amo Welcome $1 Million for Tiverton Water System Improvements to Address PFAS Contamination

  Secured $1 million USDA grant for Tiverton water system improvements addressing PFAS contamination.

  “Dangerous levels of PFAS have contaminated Tiverton’s water and put families on edge about their health.”

  Water InfrastructureAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  RI Delegation Delivers Nearly $4.5 Million for Local Firefighters

  Announced $4.5 million in federal grants for Rhode Island firefighters and fire departments.

  “Rhode Island’s bravest risk their lives on the front lines to protect our communities.”

  Emergency ManagementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Whitehouse, Doggett Propose New Environmental Accountability Measure Related to U.S.-Africa Trade Law

  Introduced bill to enforce environmental commitments for African countries in U.S. trade.

  “Without environmental accountability criteria, the fossil fuel industry and other big polluters rake in more profits while harming the health of local communities and putting U.S. manufacturers that use clean production methods at a disadvantage.”

  Environmental Commitment Objectives for African Growth and Opportunity ActInternational AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Whitehouse, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Congressional Check on Rogue Supreme Court Decisions

  Reintroduced bill allowing Congress to respond to Supreme Court decisions.

  “The captured right-wing majority of the Supreme Court is openly delivering goods to deep-pocketed special interests. When the Court abuses its power in this way—especially by paving over factual records—it’s up to Congress to protect the interests of the American people.”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

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

Sponsored 103 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 150 (median 308), 256 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Environmental Protection, Taxation, Finance and Financial Sector.

• S. 5669 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5656 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for victims of crime to be notified of firearms-related activity by the offender, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5625 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 30, 2026 In committee
• S. 5528 Supreme Court Review Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5486 A bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to exclude from eligibility each sub-Saharan African country that does not effectively enforce its environmental laws and fulfill its international environmental obligations.Introduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• S. 5409 Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• S. 5269 Pay PCPs Act of 2026Health · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee

How often Whitehouse voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Whitehouse’s campaign raised $500K: $436K (87%) from individuals and $54K (11%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.

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 Whitehouse

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 28.

1. National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
2. The Ascap Legislative Fund for the Arts Independent PAC
3. International Trademark Association Trade association PAC

Whitehouse’s own leadership PAC: Oceans PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.