01 Apr Shelley Moore Capito
Shelley Moore Capito
Senator — West Virginia
Republican
Serving since 2001 (13 terms) · Born 1953
incumbent
4371
Total Votes
Total Votes
1287
Nay
Nay
128
Not Voting
Not Voting
2956
Yea
Yea
Shelley Wellons Moore Capito is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from West Virginia. A member of the Republican Party, Capito served from 2001 to 2015 as the U.S. representative from West Virginia's 2nd congressional district. She is the daughter of three-term West Virginia governor and six-term U.S. representative Arch Alfred Moore Jr.
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Committees
Committee Assignments — 119th Congress
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Money & Influence
Top Funders — 2026 Cycle
| Committee | Type | Receipts | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL — PRE-GENERAL | TOTAL | $5.4M | 2026-10-14 |
| Individual contributions | IND | $2.9M | 2026-10-14 |
| PAC contributions | PAC | $2.0M | 2026-10-14 |
| Party committee contributions | PARTY | $62K | 2026-10-14 |
| Other receipts | OTHER | $76 | 2026-10-14 |
Source: openFEC
Recent Stock Trades
No STOCK Act disclosures on file in the past 180 days.
Legislative Activity
Recent Voting Record (100 shown)
| Date | Bill | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | HR7008 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-09-30 | PN1129 | On the Nomination PN1129 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (47-41) |
| 2026-09-30 | PN1129 | On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2026-09-30 | HR9340 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-09-29 | SRes852 | On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51) |
| 2026-09-29 | SJRes197 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Nay | Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51) |
| 2026-09-28 | S4668 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Yea | Bill Passed (77-22) |
| 2026-09-28 | S4668 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | Amendment Rejected (47-52) |
| 2026-09-28 | S4668 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | Amendment Rejected (49-50) |
| 2026-09-28 | S4668 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | Amendment Rejected (42-54, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-09-28 | S4668 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | Amendment Rejected (1-94) |
| 2026-09-28 | S4668 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | Amendment Agreed to (96-1) |
| 2026-09-24 | S4668 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-09-24 | S4668 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | Amendment Agreed to (77-23) |
| 2026-09-24 | HConRes89 | On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Nay | Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50) |
| 2026-09-23 | PN999-1 | On the Nomination PN999-1 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2026-09-22 | S4668 | On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (70-21, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-09-22 | PN999-1 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-43) |
| 2026-09-17 | PN999-4 | On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (49-45) |
| 2026-09-17 | PN999-4 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47) |
| 2026-09-17 | S4668 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 | Yea | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (77-22) |
| 2026-09-15 | PN1093-3 | On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2026-09-15 | S4668 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (74-24, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-09-15 | HR3633 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-09-14 | PN1093-3 | On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-46) |
| 2026-08-08 | S5271 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination PN1078 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49) |
| 2026-08-08 | HR6500 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 | Yea | Bill Passed (90-6, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-08-08 | HR6500 | On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32) |
| 2026-08-07 | HR5334 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | Amendment Rejected (32-64) |
| 2026-08-07 | HR6500 | On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-08-07 | PN730-11 | On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2026-08-05 | SJRes187 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 | Nay | Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50) |
| 2026-08-05 | PN730-11 | On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN96 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44) |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2026-08-03 | HR6500 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-07-30 | SJRes199 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 | Nay | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52) |
| 2026-07-30 | SRes817 | On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Yea | Resolution Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2026-07-29 | SRes817 | On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2026-07-29 | HR5334 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 | Yea | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-12) |
| 2026-07-28 | HR5334 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (86-12, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2026-07-27 | PN1092 | On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43) |
| 2026-07-23 | PN999-6 | On the Nomination PN999-6 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (48-47) |
| 2026-07-23 | SJRes180 | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180 | Nay | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-49) |
| 2026-07-23 | PN999-5 | On the Nomination PN999-5 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2026-07-22 | PN999-3 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-3 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35) |
| 2026-07-22 | PN938-1 | On the Nomination PN938-1 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (49-46) |
| 2026-07-22 | PN999-6 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-6 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2026-07-22 | PN999-5 | On the Cloture Motion PN999-5 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-44) |
| 2026-07-22 | PN999-3 | On the Nomination PN999-3 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (62-36) |
| 2026-07-21 | PN851-8 | On the Nomination PN851-8 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (50-48) |
| 2026-07-20 | PN938-1 | On the Cloture Motion PN938-1 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (43-40) |
| 2026-07-16 | PN851-8 | On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48) |
| 2026-07-16 | SJRes198 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 | Nay | Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-50) |
| 2026-07-15 | PN930-4 | On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2026-07-15 | PN930-4 | On the Nomination PN930-4 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2026-07-14 | PN938-2 | On the Nomination PN938-2 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2026-07-14 | S4784 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 | Yea | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-07-13 | PN930-3 | On the Nomination PN930-3 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (46-44) |
| 2026-06-24 | PN930-7 | On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2026-06-24 | SJRes185 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 | Nay | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50) |
| 2026-06-24 | PN938-2 | On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2026-06-24 | SJRes196 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 | Nay | Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52) |
| 2026-06-24 | PN930-3 | On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44) |
| 2026-06-24 | PN930-2 | On the Nomination PN930-2 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (50-44) |
| 2026-06-24 | PN930-2 | On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2026-06-24 | PN930-7 | On the Nomination PN930-7 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2026-06-23 | HConRes86 | On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 | Nay | Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2026-06-23 | PN859-3 | On the Nomination PN859-3 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (67-30) |
| 2026-06-22 | HR6644 | On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823)) | Yea | Motion Agreed to (85-5) |
| 2026-06-18 | HR6644 | On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-06-18 | PN730-33 | On the Nomination PN730-33 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (48-39) |
| 2026-06-17 | PN901-8 | On the Cloture Motion PN901-8 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41) |
| 2026-06-17 | SRes616 | On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616 | Nay | Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50) |
| 2026-06-17 | PN730-33 | On the Cloture Motion PN730-33 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41) |
| 2026-06-17 | PN901-8 | On the Nomination PN901-8 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (55-39) |
| 2026-06-16 | HR6644 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644 | Yea | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8) |
| 2026-06-16 | SJRes172 | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172 | Nay | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48) |
| 2026-06-16 | SJRes190 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190 | Nay | Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-48) |
| 2026-06-15 | PN851-7 | On the Nomination PN851-7 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (48-43) |
| 2026-06-11 | PN901-4 | On the Nomination PN901-4 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2026-06-11 | PN851-7 | On the Cloture Motion PN851-7 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-43) |
| 2026-06-10 | PN851-5 | On the Cloture Motion PN851-5 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2026-06-10 | PN901-4 | On the Cloture Motion PN901-4 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44) |
| 2026-06-10 | PN851-5 | On the Nomination PN851-5 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (50-44) |
| 2026-06-09 | PN851-4 | On the Nomination PN851-4 | Yea | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2026-06-08 | PN851-4 | On the Cloture Motion PN851-4 | Yea | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42) |
| 2026-06-05 | S2 | On the Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions) | Nay | Motion Rejected (48-51) |
| 2026-06-05 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806) | Nay | Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required) | |
| 2026-06-05 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804) | Yea | Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required) | |
| 2026-06-05 | S1318 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 1318 | Yea | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52) |
| 2026-06-05 | S2 | On Passage of the Bill S. 2 | Yea | Bill Passed (52-47) |
| 2026-06-05 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740) | Nay | Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) | |
| 2026-06-05 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632) | Nay | Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required) | |
| 2026-06-05 | S2 | On the Amendment S.Amdt. 5463 to S.Amdt. 5453 to S. 2 (No short title on file) | Nay | Amendment Rejected (45-53) |
| 2026-06-05 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812) | Nay | Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) | |
| 2026-06-05 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457) | Nay | Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required) |
Bills Sponsored (2 bills introduced)
| Bill | Title | Latest Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SJRes55 | 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 "Fede | Held at the desk. | 2025-05-26 |
| SJRes24 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emis | Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text of veto message: CR 01/11/2016 S28-29) | 2016-01-11 |
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In the News (9)
Sen. Grassley mourns death of Beth — his nearly 50-year-old vacuum cleaner: ‘I will miss u’
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Bad Timing or Bad Luck? Shelley Moore Capito Sold Apple and Coca‑Cola Before Big Moves
The trading activity of members of Congress continues to draw attention from retail investors. A Senator selling more stocks than buying could be something for investors to watch. Senator Shelley Moore Capito Sells Stocks Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) r…
Trump Admin Wants to Close Watchdog on West Virginia’s Chemical Disasters
After a chemical leak at the Ames Goldsmith plant in Kanawha County killed two workers and injured dozens more last month, federal investigators quickly arrived in West Virginia to begin piecing together what went wrong. Now, the federal agency tasked …
Trump administration wants to cut agency that investigates chemical disasters
After a chemical leak at the Ames Goldsmith plant in Kanawha County killed two workers and injured dozens more last month, federal investigators quickly arrived in West Virginia to begin piecing together what went wrong.
Even Republicans Aren’t Buying Trump’s “End” to His Slush Fund
Republican senators are still unconvinced that President Trump is dropping his $1.8 billion anti-weaponization slush fund—and want assurance that Trump won’t use taxpayer funds to pay off his allies. Without it, their own immigration reconciliation bill may a…
GLOBAL’s AcceptAbility Gala Raises $430,000 for Down Syndrome Research and Medical Care as Celebrities and Congressional Leaders Rally Behind the Cause
Global Down Syndrome Foundation Honored Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. Paul Tonko at Event that Featured Award-Winning Multiplatinum Artist Rachel Platten and Inclusive Dance Team Global Down Syndrome Foundation Honored Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. …
DAVID MARCUS: MAGA voters trigger anti-incumbent earthquake, and it's little wonder why
Republican primary losses for Cassidy, Massie, Cornyn, and Crenshaw signal a voter revolt demanding action from GOP lawmakers, not just principles.
How Trump can fix his endorsement problem
You might not know it by watching algorithmically approved conservative media, but we are in the thick of primary season, with important red-state primaries taking place nearly every Tuesday. In most states, the primary outcomes these weeks will be of greater…
Shelley Moore Capito wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary with Trump's endorsement backing her bid
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito secures the GOP Senate nomination in West Virginia's primary, backed by President Trump's complete and total endorsement.
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Forbes Breaking News Shelley Moore Capito Touts New Bipartisan Bill As 'Increasingly Rare In Washington’
Forbes Breaking News Shelley Moore Capito: Chuck Schumer, John Thune, And Other Members Contributed To Affordability Bill
Forbes Breaking News Shelley Moore Capito: 'We're Very Optimistic' About Trump's Cooperation On Energy Measures In Bill
Forbes Breaking News Shelley Moore Capito: Congress Must Develop A 'Durable,' Long-Term Policy For Nuclear Waste Disposal
Forbes Breaking News 'It's Not All The Same': Shelley Moore Capito Asks Expert About Methods Of Nuclear Waste Disposal
Forbes Breaking News 'Will Be Difficult': Shelley Moore Capito Asks Expert About Federal-State Nuclear Partnerships
TakeMeHomeWVAction Shelley Moore Capito: The Caring Voice for West Virginia Families
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TakeMeHomeWVAction Real Results, Independent Leadership for WV. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
TakeMeHomeWVAction Shelley Moore Capito: The Caring Voice for West Virginia Families
TakeMeHomeWVAction Shelley Moore Capito: The Caring Voice for West Virginia Families
Fox News Clips ‘OUT OF CONTROL’: GOP lawmaker URGES Senate to pass college sports bill
Forbes Breaking News Capito Slams Whitehouse's Proposed Change To EPA's PFAS Reporting System—Then Whitehouse He Responds
Forbes Breaking News Shelley Moore Capito: Permitting Is The 'Largest Roadblock' Preventing AI Infrastructure Building
Forbes Breaking News 'He Tirelessly Fought For Improvements': Capito Praises Lindsey Graham's Legacy In South Carolina
PBS NewsHour WATCH: Sen. Capito questions Hegseth in funding hearing as Iran war reignites
TakeMeHomeWV Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: Standing with WV’s Military Heroes
C-SPAN America 250 Lawmakers Hold Semiquincentennial Time Capsule Ceremony : CSPAN : June 25, 2026 1:59am-2:32am EDT
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Forbes Breaking News Senate Environment Committee Considers Trump's Nomination For USFWS Assistant Secretary
WOWK 13 News Sen. Capito calls for oversight on Iran negotiations; confirms potential Medicaid complications
Forbes Breaking News 'These Are Critical Functions': Capito Asks Mullin About USCG's Special Forces Command Center
Defense Now LIVE: Senate Capito Leads EPW Hearing on Fish & Wildlife 2027 Budget Priorities
Forbes Breaking News 'There's More Work To Be Done': Capito Discusses Funding For Federal Highway Administration
Forbes Breaking News Shelley Moore Capito Asks EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin About Extending Biden-Era Coal Plant Rule
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