Public service, at a glance.
Sheldon Whitehouse serves as a senator for Rhode Island in the United States Senate. Sheldon's first recorded term in this role began on January 4, 2007.
- Chamber
- U.S. Senate
- State / territory
- Rhode Island
- Current party
- Democrat
- Senate class
- 1
- Born
- October 20, 1955
- Scheduled term end
- January 3, 2031
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works ↗Ranking Member
- Senate Committee on Finance ↗Member
- Senate Committee on the Budget ↗Member
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary ↗Member
- United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control ↗Chairman
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe ↗Member
Service record
| From | To | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2031 (scheduled) | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2025 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2019 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
| Jan 4, 2007 | Jan 3, 2013 | Democrat | U.S. Senate |
Published biographical research
These are dated observations from named sources. They are not new surveys of the member’s identity or beliefs.
| Field | Reported value | Source and coverage | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious affiliation | Episcopalian | Religious affiliation of members of the 119th Congress Named members of the incoming 119th Congress; historical observation, not a live survey | Published Jan 2, 2025 |
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