Sheldon Whitehouse's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
3 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 1 bill on the floor schedule
This week, Whitehouse voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 9 roll calls and against it on 2.
Senate in session
Senate in session
· Hearing
Oversight hearings to examine Jack Smith's authority and Republicans and related matters.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
· Hearing
Oversight hearings to examine the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Intellectual Property (Senate Judiciary Committee) · 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate in session
4 roll-call votes: 3 Nay, 1 Not Voting
· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Lee Philip Rudofsky, of Arkansas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, Robert E. Long, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Peter M. Mansfield, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and Jesus A. Osete, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Whitehouse is a cosponsor · Whitehouse voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 69 of 74 roll calls (93%).
Whitehouse voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 60 roll calls and against it on 9.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (14)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Sheldon Whitehouse | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 | No. 256 | On the Nomination PN1129Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor | Nomination Confirmed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 28 | No. 250 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668S. 4668, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 28 | No. 247 | On the Amendment S. 4668Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 243 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 22 | No. 240 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 22 | No. 239 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-1Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Sep 17 | No. 236 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 15 | No. 235 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 7 | No. 223 | On the Amendment H.R. 5334Paul Amdt. No. 6715 | Amendment Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 29 | No. 214 | On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jul 29 | No. 213 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jul 22 | No. 204 | On the Nomination PN999-3Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan | Nomination Confirmed | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 22 | No. 203 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-3Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
| Jun 23 | No. 183 | On the Nomination PN859-3Confirmation: Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe | Nomination Confirmed | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Whitehouse (14)
S. 5625 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5528 Supreme Court Review Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S. 5409 Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 5269 Pay PCPs Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.Res. 187 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 222.
S. 5173 Fairness in Foreign Filing Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5075 Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 5076 Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5011 Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4972 Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Cosponsored by Whitehouse (66)
S. 5603 A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
S. 5653 A bill to prescribe permitting reform, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5618 A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.Res. 220 A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.Res. 926 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
S.Res. 920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
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.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
S. 5575 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 905 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
S. 5560 A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
S. 5543 A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the residential substance use disorder treatment program, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5532 A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5546 A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5539 A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S.Res. 863 A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
S. 5491 Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5482 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5481 A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 5447 FAIR Fees Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5446 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
S.J.Res. 213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
S.Res. 854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S.J.Res. 204 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration relating to "Rescinding the Definition of 'Harm' Under the Endangered Species Act".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 618.
S. 3977 Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4850 Diversity Jurisdiction Inflation Adjustment Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4472 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S.Res. 836 A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 841 A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5273 Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5275 Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5221 Stop Corrupt Trading Act
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
S. 5201 Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5170 Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 3050 PAID OFF Act of 2025
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.
S.Res. 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
S.Res. 814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5071 Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3925 Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 5042 Social Security 2100 Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 807 A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.Res. 806 A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4140)
S. 5019 Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5018 Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4139-4140)
S. 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4949 Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457.
S. 5006 Work Without Worry Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4946 Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 13, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4926 State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S. 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
