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Sheldon Whitehouse
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Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

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Senate · RI · Since 2007
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
97%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForMixed

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on the JudiciaryMember
Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksChair
Senate Committee on the BudgetMember

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports progressive tax reform, closing corporate tax loopholes, and combating dark money influence on economic policy.

Supports expanding ACA coverage, a public option, and lowering prescription drug costs.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship.

Supports student debt relief and increased education funding.

Supports strong defense with emphasis on addressing climate change as a national security threat.

Delivered over 290 "Time to Wake Up" Senate floor speeches on climate; the Senate's most vocal climate advocate championing carbon pricing.

As former U.S. Attorney and AG, supports criminal justice reform and has focused on combating dark money's influence on the courts.

Supports universal background checks, assault weapons ban, and gun safety legislation.

Supports multilateral diplomacy and has focused on climate as a foreign policy priority.

Supports strong tech regulation, data privacy protections, and addressing algorithmic harms.

Supports expanding Social Security benefits and opposes any cuts or privatization.

Supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and investment in Rhode Island's infrastructure.

Supports expanding affordable housing programs.

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Strongly Against

Opposes fossil fuel subsidies and supports carbon pricing; one of the Senate's strongest advocates for ending fossil fuel dependence.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
2 of 2 votes match stated positions

Election History

2024RI Senate
Won
62%470,000 votes
vs.Patricia Morgan(R)35%