Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-Rhode Island)

Senator Whitehouse, Sheldon, Democrat of Rhode Island. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) leans pro-Israel: 28 pro-Israel vs 6 pro-Palestine points from votes and sponsorships on Israel/Palestine bills.

Israel/Palestine weighted score: pro-Israel +22 (28 pro-Israel points, 6 pro-Palestine points).

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Cosponsored bills (15)

SRES 224: A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza. (pro-Palestine)
SRES 417: A resolution standing with Israel against terrorism. (pro-Israel)
SRES 526: A resolution condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack that occurred at Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue on January 15, 2022, in Colleyville, Texas, expressing gratitude that no innocent lives were lost, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack. (neutral)
S 2667: West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025 (pro-Palestine)
SRES 302: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Israel and in condemnation of Palestinian terror attacks. (pro-Israel)
SRES 599: A resolution expressing vigorous support and unwavering commitment to the welfare, security, and survival of the State of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state with secure borders, and recognizing and strongly supporting its right to act in self-defense to protect its citizens against acts of terrorism. (pro-Israel)
SRES 522: A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel and reaffirming the bonds of close friendship and cooperation between the United States and Israel. (pro-Israel)
S 2325: Iron Dome Support Act (pro-Israel)
S 2165: United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (pro-Israel)
SRES 138: A resolution calling on the United Nations to rescind the Goldstone report, and for other purposes. (pro-Israel)
SRES 574: A resolution calling on the United Nations to take concerted actions against leaders in Iran for their statements calling for the destruction of another United Nations Member State, Israel. (pro-Israel)
S 4091: Countering Antisemitism Act (pro-Israel)
S 1390: Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023 (pro-Israel)
SRES 299: A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death. (pro-Israel)
SRES 185: A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to a negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through direct Israeli-Palestinian negotiations, reaffirming opposition to the inclusion of Hamas in a unity government unless it is willing to accept peace with Israel and renounce violence, and declaring that Palestinian efforts to gain recognition of a state outside direct negotiations demonstrates absence of a good faith commitment to peace negotiations, and will have implications for continued United States aid. (pro-Israel)

Roll-call votes (8)