RepublicanU.S. Senator, West Virginia
Shelley Moore Capito
In the Senate since Jan 6, 2015 (2 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Nov 26, 1953.
Official website · DC office 202-224-6472 · @SenCapito
This seat is rated competitive for 2026: West Virginia Senate, Solid R.
At a glance
25Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
258Bills cosponsored
1.9%Roll-call votes missed (17 of 915)
99.1%Votes with own party's majority
$5,449,866Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 5653 | Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026 Environmental Protection · 3 cosponsors | Sep 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Sep 30, 2026 |
| S. 5243 | A bill to provide for the automatic establishment of Trump accounts using information collected under the Enumeration at Birth Program of the Social Security Administration. Social Welfare · 1 cosponsors | Aug 5, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Aug 5, 2026 |
| S. 5207 | RCORP Authorization Act Health · 1 cosponsors | Aug 3, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Aug 3, 2026 |
| S. 4949 | Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Water Resources Development · 4 cosponsors | Jul 13, 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 457. Jul 15, 2026 |
| S. 4221 | Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA) Taxation · 8 cosponsors | Mar 26, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Mar 26, 2026 |
| S. 4036 | AADAPT Act Health · 9 cosponsors | Mar 10, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Mar 10, 2026 |
| S. 3472 | National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025 Education · 1 cosponsors | Dec 15, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Dec 15, 2025 |
| S. 3209 | NOPAIN for Veterans Act Armed Forces and National Security · 27 cosponsors | Nov 19, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Nov 19, 2025 |
| S.J.Res. 96 | A joint resolution requesting the Secretary of the Interior to authorize unique and one-time arrangements for displays on the National Mall and the Washington Monument during the period beginning on December 31, 2025, and ending on January 5, 2026. Public Lands and Natural Resources · 3 cosponsors | Nov 19, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Nov 19, 2025 |
| S. 2621 | A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize support for State-based maternal mortality review committees, to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate best practices on maternal mortality prevention to hospitals, State-based professional societies, and perinatal quality collaboratives, and for other purposes. Health · 13 cosponsors | Jul 31, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Jul 31, 2025 |
| S. 2587 | Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Jul 31, 2025 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140. Jul 31, 2025 |
| S. 1960 | PEAKS Act Health · 4 cosponsors | Jun 5, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Jun 5, 2025 |
| S. 1843 | Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 12 cosponsors | May 21, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. May 21, 2025 |
| S. 1799 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination. Health · 2 cosponsors | May 19, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. May 19, 2025 |
| S.J.Res. 55 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference". Transportation and Public Works · 0 cosponsors | May 19, 2025 | Held at the desk. May 26, 2025 |
| S. 1702 | Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act of 2025 Health · 4 cosponsors | May 8, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. May 8, 2025 |
| S.J.Res. 45 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". Environmental Protection · 31 cosponsors | Apr 4, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. Apr 4, 2025 |
| S. 925 | Credit for Caring Act of 2025 Taxation · 11 cosponsors | Mar 11, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Mar 11, 2025 |
| S. 717 | Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2025 Health · 1 cosponsors | Feb 25, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Feb 25, 2025 |
| S. 631 | Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act Taxation · 1 cosponsors | Feb 19, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Feb 19, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 915 PN1129 | On the Nomination Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Nomination Confirmed | Yea |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 914 PN1129 | On the Cloture Motion Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 913 HR9340 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 912 HR7008 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 911 SRES852 | On the Motion to Discharge A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 910 SJRES197 | On the Motion to Proceed 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 & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 909 S4668 | On Passage of the Bill A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Bill Passed | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 908 S4668 | On the Amendment To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 907 S4668 | On the Amendment To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 906 S4668 | On the Amendment To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 905 S4668 | On the Amendment To improve the bill. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 904 S4668 | On the Amendment To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 903 HCONRES89 | On the Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Result: Concurrent Resolution Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 902 S4668 | On the Cloture Motion A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 901 S4668 | On the Amendment In the nature of a substitute. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (Chairman)
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the Senate Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$5,449,866Total raised
$2,887,814From individuals
$4,690,155Spent
$3,071,076Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, S4WV00159, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.