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Maria Cantwell

D U.S. Senate
State
WA
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
25 years, 3 months
18
Recorded Votes
7
Became Law
21
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives

Maria Cantwell is an Independent Senator from WA serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 5th term, they have cast 18 recorded votes, seen 7 measures become law, and sponsored 21 bills. They won their 2024 election with 59.1% of the vote, a 18.5-point margin. Next election in 2030.

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