Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

Biographical

Full Name: Sheldon Whitehouse
Current Office: U.S. Senate - Jr, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2018
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Sandra; 2 Children: Molly, Alexander
Birth Date: 10/20/1955
Birth Place: New York, NY
Home City: Newport, RI
Religion: Episcopalian
Issue Category

Recent Key Votes

S Amdt 3058 - Expands TRICARE Coverage of Autism
Amendment (Yea)

Nov. 29, 2012 - Expands the TRICARE program coverage to include coverage for autism spectrum disorders. Appropriates an additional $45 million to the Defense Health Program ...

HR 2 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization and Expansion
Legislation (Yea)

Jan. 29, 2009 - Allows states to provide pregnancy-related assistance under CHIP for pregnant women whose income is at least 185 percent of their state's poverty level or ...

HR 3963 - Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (CHIP)
Legislation (Yea)

Nov. 1, 2007 - Allows states to provide pregnancy-related assistance for targeted low-income pregnant women if the minimum eligibility level is at least 185 percent of the poverty ...

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Recent Public Statements

Senate Votes to Establish Oceans Endowment

May 8, 2013 - With the world's oceans and coasts facing growing challenges from sea-level rise, ocean acidification, and increasing temperatures, the U.S. Senate took action today to protect ...

Water Resources Development Act of 2013

May 8, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. WHITEHOUSE. Madam President, through the Chair, I will tell the distinguished chairman that I, with great enthusiasm, intend to offer my ...

Senate Subcommittee Examines Responses to Cyber Crimes

May 8, 2013 - Amid constant news reports of increasing cyber attacks against the United States, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism today held a hearing ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 Vote Kids Positions 100%
2009-2010 Children's Defense Fund Positions 100%
2007 League of Women Voters Children's Health Issues Score 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $4,883,464.00
Total Spent $4,933,336.00
Cash On Hand $817,178.00
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Sheldon Whitehouse refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote Smart

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/contact/

Washington, D.C. Website
http://whitehouse.senate.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/SenatorWhitehouse

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/SenatorWhitehouse

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/SenWhitehouse

Washington, D.C.
Hart Senate Office Bldg. Room 717
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2921
Fax: 202-228-6362

District
170 Westminster Street
Suite 1100
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-453-5294
Fax: 401-453-5085

Key Staff
Alex Swartsel
Media Director
502 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2921
Fax: 202-228-6362

Key Staff
Mindy Myers
Chief of Staff
502 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2921
Fax: 202-228-6362

Key Staff
Kaaren Hinck
Scheduler
502 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-2921
Fax: 202-228-6362