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Maria Cantwell

D Democrat Senator from Washington

Seal of Washington Washington 511 Hart Senate Office Building 202-224-3441 Born 1958-10-13
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Maria Cantwell is a Democrat Senator representing Washington, serving since 1993. Maria Cantwell sits on 6 committees, including Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Term Details

Term Start 2025-01-03
Term End 2031-01-03
Terms Served 6
Senate Class 1
State Rank Junior

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Member
Senate Committee on Finance
Member
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Member
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Member
Joint Committee on Taxation
Member

Lobbying Exposure

Total lobbying directed at committees this member serves on

$1.4B
2023-Q1 – 2024-Q4

These figures represent total lobbying on issues within each committee’s jurisdiction, not direct contributions to this member.

Recent Activity

Nay
On the Nomination PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Confirmed 47/41
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Agreed to 53/47
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
2026-09-30 Rejected 57/43
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
2026-09-30 Rejected 53/47
S. 1514: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
2026-09-30

Bill Text: This bill's text for status <Passed the Senate> (Sept. 30, 2026) is now available. Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] is the sponsor of this bill.

S. 1514: Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
2026-09-30

Passed Senate (House next): Sponsor: Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA] Last Action: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This bill passed in the Senate on September 30, 2026 and goes to the House next for consideration.

Yea
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
2026-09-29 Rejected 47/51
Yea
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medica
2026-09-29 Rejected 48/51
Yea
S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
2026-09-28 Passed 77/22
Nay
S.Amdt. 6835 (Booker) to S. 4668: To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
2026-09-28 Rejected 47/52

Data from GovTrack.us

Voting Record

97.3% Party Loyalty
With Party 886
Against Party 25
Not Voting 2
911 Total Votes Cast

Broke with Party (25)

Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) 2026-09-28 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) 2026-09-28 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected
Yea
On the Nomination PN730-46 2026-02-26 · Party voted Nay · Nomination Confirmed
Yea
On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 2026-02-26 · Party voted Nay · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yea
On the Nomination PN650 2025-12-17 · Party voted Nay · Nomination Confirmed
Yea
On the Cloture Motion PN650 2025-12-17 · Party voted Nay · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071) 2025-12-17 · Party voted Yea · Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Cloture Motion S. 1071 2025-12-15 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion to Proceed S. 1071 2025-12-11 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yea
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3941 to S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file) 2025-11-10 · Party voted Nay · Motion to Table Agreed to

Recent Votes

DateBillVoteResult
2026-09-30On the Nomination PN1129NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-30On the Cloture Motion PN1129NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340NayCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008NayCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852YeaMotion to Discharge Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197YeaMotion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-28On Passage of the Bill S. 4668YeaBill Passed
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89YeaConcurrent Resolution Rejected
2026-09-24On the Cloture Motion S. 4668YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-23On the Nomination PN999-1NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion PN999-1NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-17On the Nomination PN999-4NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-17On the Cloture Motion PN999-4NayCloture Motion Agreed to

Data from GovTrack.us · 119th Congress

Campaign Finance

2026 election cycle fundraising from FEC filings

$516K Total Raised
$0 From PACs
$515K From Individuals
$105K Cash on Hand

Top PAC Contributors

CommitteeTypeAmount
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
INGRAM BARGE COMPANY
Corp$1.0K

2026 cycle · Data from Federal Election Commission