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Shelley Moore Capito

RepublicanWest VirginiaCurrently serving

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How they voted 917

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

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Senate vote #637 · 2025Nomination PN615-1
Not Voting

Senate limited debate on William J. Crain’s judgeship nomination

AI-assisted summary

William J. Crain was nominated to be a United States district judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana. The Senate agreed to limit further debate on his nomination, 51–46; this vote did not confirm him.

Context: Limiting debate does not itself end all debate or confirm the nominee.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: William J. Crain to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN615-1
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
Measure title
William J. Crain, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #636 · 2025Nomination PN466-1
Not Voting

Senate confirmed Robert P. Chamberlin as Mississippi federal district judge

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted to confirm Robert P. Chamberlin to be a United States district judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The nomination was confirmed, 51–46.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 9, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
Official question
On the Nomination PN466-1
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
Measure title
Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #635 · 2025Nomination PN466-1
Yea

Senate limited debate on Robert P. Chamberlin’s judgeship nomination

AI-assisted summary

Robert P. Chamberlin was nominated to be a United States district judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. The Senate agreed to limit further debate on his nomination, 52–44; this vote did not confirm him.

Context: Limiting debate does not itself end all debate or confirm the nominee.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert P. Chamberlain to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN466-1
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
Measure title
Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #634 · 2025Nomination PN520-4
Yea

Senate confirmed Susan Courtwright Rodriguez as North Carolina federal judge

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted to confirm Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to be a United States district judge for the Western District of North Carolina. The nomination was confirmed, 57–32.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 4, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Nomination PN520-4
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (57-32)
Measure title
Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #633 · 2025S.Res. 520
Yea

Limit debate on considering certain nominations together

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would allow certain nominations on the Executive Calendar to be considered together in executive session. This vote was on limiting debate on the resolution, not on confirming the nominations. The motion failed, 43–37, so debate was not limited by this vote.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 4, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 520
Official question
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 520
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Rejected (43-37, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #632 · 2025H.J.Res. 131
Yea

Disapprove the Arctic refuge oil and gas leasing rule

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would nullify the Bureau of Land Management’s 2024 decision for the Coastal Plain oil and gas leasing program in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. That decision had made about 1.2 million acres unavailable for leasing or exploration while requiring at least 400,000 acres to be offered for leasing. The Senate passed the joint resolution, 49–45; this vote did not itself describe the resolution’s subsequent enactment status.

Context: The background describes the version introduced in the House; it may not match the exact text passed by the Senate.

Sources & original record
Official title
H.J. Res. 131
Official question
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131
Chamber result
Joint Resolution Passed (49-45)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
Legislative background
Introduced in House · 2025-10-10. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #631 · 2025Nomination PN520-4
Yea

Limit debate on Susan Courtwright Rodriguez’s district judge nomination

AI-assisted summary

Susan Courtwright Rodriguez was nominated to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. This vote limited debate on her nomination; it did not confirm her. The motion to limit debate was agreed to, 63–34.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 3, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN520-4
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-34)
Measure title
Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #630 · 2025S.J.Res. 91
Yea

Begin considering a resolution to overturn Arctic refuge leasing rules

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would overturn a Bureau of Land Management decision that made about 1.2 million acres of the Coastal Plain in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge unavailable for oil and gas leasing, while leaving at least 400,000 acres available. The Senate agreed, 49–47, to begin considering the resolution. This vote did not pass the resolution or itself overturn the decision.

Context: The background describes the introduced resolution dated October 28, 2025; it does not establish the exact text at this vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 91
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 91
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (49-47)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-10-28. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #629 · 2025Nomination PN520-3
Yea

Confirm Matthew E. Orso as a North Carolina district judge

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted on Matthew E. Orso’s nomination to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. The nomination was confirmed, 57–41.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 3, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Matthew E. Orso, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Nomination PN520-3
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (57-41)
Measure title
Matthew E. Orso, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #628 · 2025Nomination PN520-3
Yea

Limit debate on Matthew E. Orso’s district judge nomination

AI-assisted summary

Matthew E. Orso was nominated to be a United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina. This vote limited debate on his nomination; it was not the confirmation vote. The motion to limit debate was agreed to, 56–40.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 3, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew E. Orso to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN520-3
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-40)
Measure title
Matthew E. Orso, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #627 · 2025Nomination PN520-2
Yea

Confirm Lindsey Ann Freeman as a North Carolina district judge

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted on Lindsey Ann Freeman’s nomination to be a United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina. The nomination was confirmed, 60–39.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 2, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Lindsey Ann Freeman, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Nomination PN520-2
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (60-39)
Measure title
Lindsey Ann Freeman, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #626 · 2025Nomination PN520-2
Yea

Limit debate on Lindsey Ann Freeman’s North Carolina judgeship

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted to limit further debate on Lindsey Ann Freeman’s nomination to be a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina. The motion was agreed to, 61–36. Limiting debate does not itself confirm her; the Senate would need a separate confirmation vote.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 2, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Lindsey Ann Freeman to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN520-2
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
Measure title
Lindsey Ann Freeman, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #625 · 2025Nomination PN520-1
Yea

Confirm David A. Bragdon as a North Carolina district judge

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted on David A. Bragdon’s nomination to be a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina. The Senate confirmed him, 53–45. This was the confirmation decision, not a vote merely to limit debate.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 2, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: David A. Bragdon, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Nomination PN520-1
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
Measure title
David A. Bragdon, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #624 · 2025Nomination PN520-1
Yea

Limit debate on David A. Bragdon’s North Carolina judgeship

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted to limit further debate on David A. Bragdon’s nomination to be a U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina. The motion was agreed to, 50–41. This vote did not confirm Bragdon; confirmation required a separate vote.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on December 1, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: David A. Bragdon to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN520-1
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-41)
Measure title
David A. Bragdon, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #623 · 2025H.J.Res. 130
Yea

Pass a resolution overturning the Buffalo Field Office coal leasing rule

AI-assisted summary

The joint resolution would nullify the Bureau of Land Management rule that made federal coal unavailable for future leasing in the Buffalo Field Office area of Wyoming. The Senate passed the resolution, which would require the bureau to follow the prior resource management plan and make coal available for leasing. This vote passed the resolution; it was not a vote on an individual coal lease.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on November 20, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
H.J.Res. 130
Official question
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 130
Chamber result
Joint Resolution Passed (51-43)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
Legislative background
Passed House · 2025-11-18. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #622 · 2025S.J.Res. 76
Nay

Begin considering a resolution to restore oil and gas deadlines

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would overturn an Environmental Protection Agency rule that extended deadlines for oil and gas pollution standards, the Methane Super Emitter Program, and state plans. The Senate rejected, 46–51, a motion to begin considering the resolution. That procedural vote did not itself overturn the rule.

Context: The background describes the introduced resolution dated September 4, 2025; it does not establish the exact text at this vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 76
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 76
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
Measure title
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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-09-04. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #621 · 2025S.J.Res. 89
Yea

Begin considering a resolution to restore coal leasing in Wyoming

AI-assisted summary

The resolution would overturn a Bureau of Land Management plan amendment that made federal coal unavailable for future leasing in the Buffalo Field Office area of Wyoming, restoring the prior plan under which coal could be leased. The Senate agreed, 51–47, to begin considering the resolution. This vote did not pass the resolution or itself change the plan.

Context: The background describes the introduced resolution dated October 8, 2025; it does not establish the exact text at this vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 89
Official question
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 89
Chamber result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
Measure title
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
Legislative background
Introduced in Senate · 2025-10-08. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #620 · 2025Nomination PN445-6
Yea

Confirm Ho Nieh to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted on Ho Nieh’s nomination to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029. The Senate confirmed him, 66–32.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on November 19, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Official question
On the Nomination PN445-6
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
Measure title
Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #619 · 2025Nomination PN445-6
Yea

Limit debate on Ho Nieh’s Nuclear Regulatory Commission nomination

AI-assisted summary

The Senate voted to limit further debate on Ho Nieh’s nomination to serve on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029. The motion was agreed to, 65–32. Limiting debate did not itself confirm Nieh; the Senate voted separately on confirmation.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on November 18, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN445-6
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
Measure title
Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #618 · 2025H.R. 5371
Yea

Senate passed amended 2026 funding and shutdown-ending bill

AI-assisted summary

H.R. 5371 provided temporary fiscal year 2026 funding for most federal agencies through January 30, 2026, and full-year appropriations for agriculture, military construction and veterans affairs, and the legislative branch. It also provided federal employee back pay, restricted certain workforce reductions through January 30, and extended programs and authorities. The Senate passed the bill as amended; passage is distinct from taking up a bill for consideration.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the bill but does not describe the Senate amendments, so it may not fully represent the amended text passed in this vote.

Sources & original record
Official title
H.R. 5371, As Amended
Official question
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5371
Chamber result
Bill Passed (60-40)
Measure title
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
Legislative background
Passed Senate · 2025-11-10. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1