Maria Cantwell
511 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3441 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 13 Congresses, most in the 111th at 66. In the 119th, 25 — 36 fewer than the median senator, who filed 61. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 485 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Government Operations and Politics 90
- Washington State 85
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 80
- Congressional oversight 72
- Economics and Public Finance 65
- Foreign Trade and International Finance 61
- Energy 59
- Taxation 59
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 485.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Patty Murray 168
- Ron Wyden 63
- Dianne Feinstein 50
- Amy Klobuchar 49
- Lisa Murkowski 45
- Jeff Merkley 40
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 58 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | Feb 3, 1993 |
| HRES 20 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Aye | Jan 26, 1993 |
| HRES 20 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Yea | Jan 26, 1993 |
| HRES 5 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | Jan 5, 1993 |
| HRES 5 | ON MOTION TO COMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS | Nay | Jan 5, 1993 |
| HRES 5 | ON ORDERING THE PREVIOUS QUESTION | Yea | Jan 5, 1993 |
| HRES 5 | TABLE MOTION TO REFER | Yea | Jan 5, 1993 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 1514 | Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act | Held at the desk. | Oct 5, 2026 |
| S 3700 | FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| S 1513 | Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554. | Sep 14, 2026 |
| S 5332 | Cooperative Institute Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Aug 6, 2026 |
| S 4802 | Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act | Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. | Jul 22, 2026 |
| S 4471 | Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Apr 30, 2026 |
| S 4311 | Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Apr 15, 2026 |
| S 257 | Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025 | Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 5696 | A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve presumptions of toxic exposure, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| SRES 950 | A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week". | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5525) | Oct 15, 2026 |
| SRES 931 | A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266) | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SJRES 220 | Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| SRES 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. | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177) | Sep 29, 2026 |
| SRES 913 | A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. | 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) | Sep 28, 2026 |
| S 5545 | Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 24, 2026 |
| S 5539 | Affordability is Access Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 24, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act (Executive Session) | Senate floor |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act (Executive Calendar) | Senate floor |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Protect College Sports Act (Executive Calendar) | Senate floor |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Elections | Senate floor |
| Aug 5, 2026 | S. Res. 817 (Executive Calendar) | Senate floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy and Natural Resources Committee | Member | Jan 9, 2019 to Present | S.Res. 13 |
| Ranking Member | Jan 7, 2015 to Jan 3, 2019 | S.Res. 22 · End of the 115th Congress | |
| Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2015 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 113th Congress | |
| Energy | Member | Listed Jul 2020 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Jul 2020 |
| Public Lands, Forests, and Mining | Member | Listed Jul 2020 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Jul 2020 |
| Water and Power | Member | Listed Jul 2020 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Jul 2020 |
| Public Lands, Forests, and Mining | Member | Listed Feb 2005 to Jul 2014 | Hearing, Feb 2005 |
| Water and Power | Member | Listed Mar 2001 to Jun 2014 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
| Energy | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Feb 2014 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| Public Lands and Forests | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Jul 2002 | Hearing, Sep 2001 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance Committee | Member | Jan 12, 2007 to Present | S.Res. 27 |
| Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure | Ranking Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Health Care | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Dec 2020 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Jul 2020 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness | Member | Listed Jun 2019 to Jul 2020 | Hearing, Jun 2019 |
| Taxation and IRS Oversight | Member | Listed Jul 2018 to Jul 2018 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2018 |
| International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness | Member | Listed Feb 2014 to Jul 2014 | Congressional Directory, Feb 2014 |
| Taxation and IRS Oversight | Member | Listed Apr 2007 to Oct 2011 | Congressional Directory, Aug 2008 |
| International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Affairs Committee | Member | Feb 12, 2014 to Present | S.Res. 359 |
| Chair | Jan 24, 2013 to Feb 12, 2014 | S.Res. 17 · S.Res. 359 | |
| Member | Jul 10, 2001 to Jan 3, 2013 | Congressional Record, S7417 · End of the 112th Congress |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint Committee on Taxation | Member | By Oct 1, 2025 to Present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| Member | By Apr 25, 2024 to Jan 3, 2025 | Congressional Directory, Apr 2024 · End of the 118th Congress | |
| Member | By Oct 2, 2022 to Jan 3, 2023 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2022 · End of the 117th Congress |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee | Member | Jan 7, 2015 to Present | S.Res. 22 |
| Chair | Feb 12, 2014 to Jan 3, 2015 | S.Res. 359 · End of the 113th Congress | |
| Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Feb 12, 2014 | Congressional Record, S558 · S.Res. 359 |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judiciary Committee | Member | Jan 25, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003 | Congressional Record, S558 · End of the 107th Congress |
| Technology, Terrorism, and Government Information | Member | Listed Mar 2001 to Nov 2002 | Hearing, Mar 2001 |
| Immigration | Member | Listed Apr 2001 to Oct 2002 | Hearing, Apr 2001 |
| Crime and Drugs | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Jul 2002 | Congressional Directory, Oct 2002 |
| Antitrust, Competition and Business and Consumer Rights | Member | Listed Sep 2001 to Sep 2001 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2001 |
The state
Who lives in WA, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the nation.
U.S. 341,784,859
U.S. $84,780
U.S. 39.5
U.S. 11.8%
U.S. 37.4%
U.S. 5.9%
| People | WA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,001,020 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 38.9±0.1 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 20.3%±0.1% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 18.3%±0.1% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 5,801,751±17,692 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 6.9%±0.2% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 13.9%±0.3% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.6%±0.3% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 22.5%±0.4% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | WA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.5% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.3%±0.1% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.1% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.0%±0.1% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.1% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | WA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,946±$719 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $56,777±$592 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 10.3%±0.4% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5%±0.3% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 7.0%±0.2% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 27.3±0.3 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 8.9%±0.3% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 2.1%±0.2% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 22.7%±0.4% | 24.4% |
| Education | WA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 92.7%±0.3% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 41.4%±0.4% | 37.4% |
| Housing | WA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 3,180,129±10,710 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 3,436,809±832 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 62.8%±0.5% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $605,600±$4,205 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,873±$16 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 95.4%±0.2% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the state as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
