U.S. Senator
Maria Cantwell
Washington · Democrat
Power Score
Emerging
Ranked in the top 50% of all Senate members
How is this scored?- In Office SinceJan 5, 1993
- Next ElectionNov 2026
- Current Term6th Term
At a Glance
24
Bills Sponsored
0 passed
13
Committees
2 leadership
91%
Party Alignment
Very strong
21
Power Score
Top 50%
WA
District
Washington
Leadership Roles
View all- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationRanking MemberThe Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to science and technology, oceans policy, transportation, communications, and consumer affairs.
- Aviation, Space, and InnovationEx Officio
- Telecommunications and MediaEx Officio
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data PrivacyEx Officio
Voting Alignment
View details- With party91%
- With districtSample
- Bipartisan0%
- Against party9%
Based on 50 recorded votes.
District Snapshot
View districtTop Issue Areas
From 24 recent bills- Rights23%
- Economy23%
- Climate10%
- Tech10%
- Culture10%
Share of issue-area tags across the 24 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.
Recent Activity
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Jun 25, 2026 · Spokane Spokesman-ReviewWith mail-in voting under threat, election officials say Washington voters should use drop boxes or mail ballots a week before Election Day
Jun 22, 2026 · Fox NewsClock is ticking as Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell push for SEC, Big Ten buy-In on college sports bill
Jun 19, 2026 · Fox NewsSen. Maria Cantwell declines to call illegal immigration a security threat
Recent Bills Sponsored
View allS 48022026
A bill to provide for the acquisition by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of aircraft for air, atmosphere, and weather reconnaissance and research missions, and for other purposes.
In CommitteeS 15142025
Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
IntroducedS 15132025
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
In CommitteeS 44712026
Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act
In CommitteeContact Official
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