Jeanne Shaheen — U.S. Senator from New Hampshire
Jeanne Shaheen is a Democrat Senator representing New Hampshire, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1947-01-28 |
| Bioguide ID | S001181 |
Election & Term History
Jeanne Shaheen has held 3 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2009.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-06 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New Hampshire | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New Hampshire | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from New Hampshire | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Jeanne Shaheen has cast 849 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Jeanne Shaheen is more conservative than 95% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.216 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 95% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 849 |
| Votes with own party | 86.3% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 36 of 890 (4.0%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Jeanne Shaheen in?
Jeanne Shaheen is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from New Hampshire.
How long has Jeanne Shaheen served in Congress?
Jeanne Shaheen's first term on record began in 2009, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Jeanne Shaheen's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Jeanne Shaheen is more conservative than 95% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 849 recorded votes.
How often does Jeanne Shaheen vote with their own party?
Jeanne Shaheen has voted with the majority of their own party on 86.3% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 36 of 890 recorded votes (4.0%).