Jeanne Shaheen

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Shaheen co-sponsored Senate Resolution 697 welcoming King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the United States.

Shaheen discussed a Supreme Court ruling that found tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unlawful and stated that more than $166 billion in illegally collected tariffs were owed back to importers.

Shaheen rose to recognize National AHEC Week and discussed the Area Health Education Centers program, its history since 1971, its current work training healthcare professionals, and highlighted the accomplishments of the New Hampshire AHEC.

Shaheen co-sponsored Senate Resolution 606 condemning the government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.

Paul Amdt. No. 4272

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4236

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4234

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4286

Sanders Amdt. No. 4290

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287

H.R. 7148, as Amended

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7148

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3627

Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6938

H.R. 6938

Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: To the Privilege Status of S.J. Res. 98

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 84

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6938

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98

Confirmation: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor regarding International Human Rights Day, discussing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Georgia's democratic backsliding, and stating that the United States should increase rather than decrease support for democracy and election observation programs abroad.

Shaheen introduced S. Res. 448, a resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies, with 19 cosponsors.

Shaheen co-sponsored Senate Resolution 446 recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.

Shaheen stated she voted nay on S. Res. 412 regarding 108 nominations en bloc but would have voted yea on 20 specific nominations if given the opportunity to vote on each separately.

Shaheen voted No on S. Res. 377 but stated she would have voted Yes on 22 specific nominations if given the opportunity to vote on each separately.

Shaheen co-sponsored Senate Resolution 393, which designates September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day."

Shaheen rose to welcome Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on his visit to the United States from September 15 to 17, 2025, and recognized his efforts to strengthen humanity's relationship with nature, his interfaith bridge-building, and his support for Ukraine.

Shaheen requested that Senator Ossoff be added as a cosponsor of S. 329, a bill to authorize grants to implement school-community partnerships for preventing substance use and misuse among youth.

Shaheen co-sponsored an amendment to S. 2296 that would prohibit the Department of Defense from providing non-reimbursable support to the Department of Homeland Security for immigration enforcement activities.

Shaheen asked for unanimous consent to discharge the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs from further consideration of S. 151 and proceed to its immediate consideration, passage, and tabling of the motion to reconsider, stating the legislation would address tariffs the President was considering.

Shaheen co-sponsored Senate Resolution 342, which honors small manufacturers of firearms and recognizes August 2025 as National Shooting Sports Month.

Shaheen requested that Senator Ossoff from Georgia be added as a cosponsor of S. 46, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand eligibility for the refundable credit for coverage under a qualified health plan.

Shaheen co-sponsored S. 2316, a bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report certain controlled substances violations to the Attorney General.

Shaheen stated she would have voted yes on the cloture motion and confirmation for Daniel Zimmerman to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, and would have voted no on the cloture motion and confirmation for Paul Dabbar to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce, had she been present.

Shaheen explained that she would have voted yes on cloture for Gary Andres's nomination as Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services and no on cloture for Olivia Trusty's nomination to the Federal Communications Commission had she been present.

Shaheen co-submitted Senate Resolution 281 commemorating the 95th anniversary of the enactment of the Tariff Act of 1930.

Shaheen co-sponsored S. Res. 283, a resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025.

Shaheen stated that she was necessarily absent but would have voted on rollcall vote No. 238 on passage of S.J. Res. 7, which disapproved a Federal Communications Commission rule relating to addressing the homework gap through the E-Rate Program.

Shaheen stated that she was necessarily absent but would have voted yes on four rollcall votes regarding Lt. Gen. John D. Caine's nominations to Major General in the Regular Air Force and to General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Shaheen co-sponsored Senate Resolution 186 supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025.

Shaheen joined Grassley and seven other senators in submitting Senate Resolution 179 to recognize and support the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Shaheen was listed as a cosponsor of Senate Amendment 1617, which proposed a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring home energy assistance for low-income households.

Shaheen co-submitted Senate Resolution 86 expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 and the distinction between China's "One China Principle" and the United States' "One China Policy."

Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor regarding proposed tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, and China, stating that tariffs are taxes paid by American consumers and businesses rather than foreign countries, and citing estimates that the announced tariffs would raise costs for the average American household by more than $1,200 a year.

Shaheen stated her opposition to H.R. 23, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, explaining that while she shares concerns about International Criminal Court jurisdiction over Israel and U.S. servicemembers, the bill's sweeping sanctions are overly broad and could damage relationships with U.S. allies and harm national security interests.

Shaheen spoke on the floor to support the nomination of David Kostelancik to be U.S. Ambassador to Albania, citing his 35 years of Foreign Service experience and the importance of confirming an ambassador to this NATO ally without further delay.