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Whitehouse supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased visas for STEM graduates. He emphasizes the importance of humane immigration policies.
Whitehouse supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased visas for STEM graduates. He emphasizes the importance of humane immigration policies.
Sheldon Whitehouse is deeply committed to protecting a woman's right to choose and has consistently advocated for legal access to abortion without restrictions. He supports measures to keep federal funding for family planning clinics and has opposed limitations on abortion services.
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Sheldon Whitehouse is deeply committed to protecting a woman's right to choose and has consistently advocated for legal access to abortion without restrictions. He supports measures to keep federal funding for family planning clinics and has opposed limitations on abortion services.
Whitehouse has been a strong advocate for federal action to cut emissions and has introduced legislation aimed at addressing climate change. He has emphasized the need for a carbon tax and has consistently spoken on the Senate floor about the urgency of climate action.
Whitehouse has been a strong advocate for federal action to cut emissions and has introduced legislation aimed at addressing climate change. He has emphasized the need for a carbon tax and has consistently spoken on the Senate floor about the urgency of climate action.
Whitehouse supports stricter firearms regulation, having voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which enhances background checks and addresses loopholes in gun sales. He advocates for common-sense solutions to reduce gun violence.
Whitehouse supports stricter firearms regulation, having voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which enhances background checks and addresses loopholes in gun sales. He advocates for common-sense solutions to reduce gun violence.
Whitehouse has consistently supported a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for the Affordable Care Act and emphasizing the need for universal healthcare access. He has called for measures to negotiate drug prices and improve healthcare services.
Whitehouse has consistently supported a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for the Affordable Care Act and emphasizing the need for universal healthcare access. He has called for measures to negotiate drug prices and improve healthcare services.
Whitehouse has advocated for expanding ballot access, supporting measures such as automatic voter registration and opposing voter ID laws that suppress voting. He has sponsored legislation aimed at improving voting access for all citizens.
Whitehouse has advocated for expanding ballot access, supporting measures such as automatic voter registration and opposing voter ID laws that suppress voting. He has sponsored legislation aimed at improving voting access for all citizens.
Position extraction pending on 7 issues: Foreign Aid, Taxes, Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to protect reproductive rights directly supports the stated commitment to legal access to abortion without restrictions.
May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Cosponsoring the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act directly supports the stated commitment to protecting abortion access and family planning decisions.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring the No Passes for Polluters Act directly aligns with the stated commitment to climate change policy by targeting polluters and promoting accountability.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Why: Cosponsoring the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act directly supports expanding voter access and aligns with the stated position on preventing voter intimidation.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring legislation aimed at empowering flood-prone communities aligns directly with the advocacy for climate change policy and addressing environmental issues.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring the Tropospheric Ozone Research Act supports climate research, which aligns with the broader advocacy for climate change policy.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Cosponsoring the Healthy Families Act supports healthcare access and quality care, aligning with the stated position on universal healthcare.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Cosponsoring the act supports healthcare access for military families, aligning with the broader commitment to universal healthcare access.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring the Medicare Advantage Improvement Act suggests a move towards improving healthcare access and quality, aligning with the stated support for universal healthcare access.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1859)
Why: Cosponsoring the Southeast New England Program Authorization Act supports environmental initiatives, aligning with the broader climate advocacy, even if it does not directly address carbon pricing or capture technologies.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Cosponsoring the Drug Deal Disclosure Act supports the stated position by promoting transparency in drug pricing, which aligns with the advocacy for quality care and drug pricing negotiations.
View source →Mar 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Why: Cosponsoring the HELP Copays Act supports the broader goal of improving healthcare access and affordability, aligning with the stated position on universal healthcare and drug pricing.
View source →Mar 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Cosponsoring the Essential Caregivers Act aligns with the support for universal healthcare access and quality care, as it aims to enhance caregiver support within the healthcare system.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Why: The DISCLOSE Act aims to improve transparency in campaign finance, which aligns with broader voting rights goals by promoting fair electoral processes and reducing intimidation through financial influence.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
Why: Sponsoring a resolution to disapprove EPA emission standards directly undermines the stated support for climate change policy and emissions regulation.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution to disapprove an EPA rule on air quality undermines the stated commitment to climate change policy and environmental protection.
View source →Mar 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring a resolution to disapprove EPA climate regulations directly undermines the stated support for climate change policy and environmental protections.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring a resolution to disapprove an EPA rule related to PFAS reporting undermines the commitment to climate policy and environmental protection.
View source →Mar 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring a resolution to disapprove an EPA rule on air quality undermines the stated commitment to climate change policy and environmental protection.
View source →Mar 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring a resolution to disapprove an EPA rule related to air quality undermines the stated commitment to climate change policy and environmental protection.
View source →Mar 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Why: Sponsoring a resolution to disapprove an EPA rule on effluent limitations contradicts the stated support for climate change policy and environmental protections.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
Apr 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: The action addresses nutrition and hunger, which are related to healthcare access, but does not directly advance the stated position on universal healthcare or drug pricing.
View source →Jun 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S2407)
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 5, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2667)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2518)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2084-2085)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2268-2269)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1609; text: CR S1617-1618)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4458)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 360.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Feb 13, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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