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Shelley Moore Capito

R Republican Senator from West Virginia

Seal of West Virginia West Virginia 170 Russell Senate Office Building 202-224-6472 Born 1953-11-26
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Shelley Moore Capito is a Republican Senator representing West Virginia, serving since 2001. Shelley Moore Capito sits on 4 committees, including Senate Committee on Appropriations and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Term Details

Term Start 2021-01-03
Term End 2027-01-03
Terms Served 9
Senate Class 2
State Rank Senior

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Appropriations
Member
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Chairman
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Member

Lobbying Exposure

Total lobbying directed at committees this member serves on

$803.7M
2023-Q1 – 2024-Q4

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

Recent Activity

Yea
On the Nomination PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Confirmed 47/41
Yea
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
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
2026-09-30 Rejected 57/43
Yea
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
2026-09-30 Rejected 53/47
S. 5653: Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Bill Text: This bill's text is now available. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito [R-WV] is the sponsor of this bill.

S. 5653: Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026
2026-09-30

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito [R-WV] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. 2 cosponsors are on that committee.

Nay
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
2026-09-29 Rejected 47/51
Nay
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

99.1% Party Loyalty
With Party 890
Against Party 8
Not Voting 17
898 Total Votes Cast

Broke with Party (8)

Nay
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) 2026-08-08 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4286 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) 2026-01-30 · Party voted Nay · Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4234 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) 2026-01-30 · Party voted Nay · Motion to Table Agreed to
Yea
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 4236 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) 2026-01-30 · Party voted Nay · Motion to Table Agreed to
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 4272 to H.R. 7148 (No short title on file) 2026-01-30 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected
Nay
On the Motion to Proceed S.Con.Res. 22 2025-09-16 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Proceed Rejected
Yea
On the Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812) 2025-07-01 · Party voted Nay · Motion Rejected
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 1266 to H.R. 1968 (No short title on file) 2025-03-14 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Rejected

Recent Votes

DateBillVoteResult
2026-09-30On the Nomination PN1129YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-30On the Cloture Motion PN1129YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340YeaCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008YeaCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852NayMotion to Discharge Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197NayMotion 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)NayAmendment 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. 89NayConcurrent 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 PN999-1YeaNomination 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 PN999-1YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-17On the Nomination PN999-4YeaNomination Confirmed
2026-09-17On the Cloture Motion PN999-4YeaCloture Motion Agreed to

Data from GovTrack.us · 119th Congress

Campaign Finance

2026 election cycle fundraising from FEC filings

$2.6M Total Raised
$1.1M From PACs
$1.2M From Individuals
$4.4M Cash on Hand

Top PAC Contributors

CommitteeTypeAmount
TAKE ME HOME WV ACTION
NONE
$123.1K
NRSC
YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE
$62.0K
CHEVRON EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - CHEVRON CORPORATION
CHEVRON CORPORATION
Corp$10.0K
OORAH! POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
YOUNG VICTORY COMMITTEE
$10.0K
SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC
Corp$10.0K
BOOTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
MULLIN VICTORY FUND
$10.0K
HEARTLAND VALUES PAC$10.0K
ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF
Labor$10.0K
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)
Trade$10.0K
REPUBLICAN MAJORITY FUND$10.0K
COMMON SENSE FOR AMERICA PAC
KENNEDY
$10.0K
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
Trade$10.0K
FREEDOM FUND$10.0K
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (DUKEPAC)
DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION
Corp$10.0K
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC. / ENTERPRISE MOBILITY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS, INC.
Corp$10.0K

2026 cycle · Data from Federal Election Commission

Follow the Money

These organizations both lobbied committees this member serves on and contributed to their campaign via PAC.

NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) Trade
PAC Contribution $10.0K
Lobbying Spend $7.4M
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works 8 lobbying filings