Jeanne Shaheen

Centrist

Democrat

Senator

New Hampshire

Current Position: Senator from New Hampshire

Policy Positions

Against a $15/hour minimum wage; voted against Bernie Sanders' amendment to include it in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

For the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare); voted for its passage and supported requesting data to understand consequences of repeal efforts, and advocated for continued funding of community health centers

For stronger energy and environmental regulation, including abolishing the Minerals Management Service after the BP oil spill, granting subpoena power to the BP Oil Spill Commission, promoting energy efficiency legislation, and designating PFAS as hazardous substances requiring cleanup
Against the Nord Stream 2 pipeline delivering Russian natural gas to Germany

For same-sex marriage rights; sponsored the Respect for Marriage Act, voted for repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell, and supports government recognition of same-sex military spouses

For the 2003 invasion of Iraq and regime change at the time, but later criticized President Bush's handling of the war, stating he misled the country about weapons of mass destruction and al-Qaeda ties
Against the 2021 U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Biden
For stricter immigration enforcement; voted for the Laken Riley Act in 2025
For designating the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan as a terrorist organization and against UAE support for the RSF following the El Fasher massacre

For gun control measures, including banning individuals on the terrorist watchlist from buying guns, expanding background checks, and banning high-capacity magazines over 10 rounds