Senate foreign-policy voting record and sourced statements
Maria Cantwell
DU.S. SenatorU.S. Senate, Washington
Serving since 2001.
Floor remarks on the 2024 foreign assistance package, and statements on a possible Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal (2025) and military action in Iran (2026).
Selected records only. This page is not a complete account of the senator's statements, votes, or policy positions. Last editorial review: .
Foreign-policy voting record
45Maria Cantwell on Iran war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 89, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 181, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 180, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 49 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 50 yea, 47 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Taking Up an Iran War Powers Resolution
Proceed to consideration of S.J.Res. 185, an Iran war powers resolution
Motion to Proceed Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
An Iran War Powers Resolution
Agree to H.Con.Res. 86, directing removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran
Concurrent Resolution Agreed to 50 yea, 48 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 172, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 48 nay, 5 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 163, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 184, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 50 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 114, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 46 yea, 51 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 123, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 52 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 116, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 118, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 104, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Iran War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 59, an Iran war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
Maria Cantwell on arms sales to Israel, Qatar, and the UAE
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bulldozer Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 32, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 40 yea, 59 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 138, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 36 yea, 63 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Rifle Export to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 41, disapproving a proposed arms export to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 27 yea, 70 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block an Arms Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 34 from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 24 yea, 73 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Helicopter Sale to the UAE
Discharge S.J.Res. 54, disapproving a proposed arms sale to the United Arab Emirates, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 39 yea, 56 nay, 1 present, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Measure to Block a Drone and Missile Sale to Qatar
Discharge S.J.Res. 53, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Qatar, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 39 yea, 56 nay, 1 present, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb and Warhead Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 33, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 15 yea, 82 nay, 1 present, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing a Measure to Block a Bomb and Guidance Kit Sale to Israel
Discharge S.J.Res. 26, disapproving a proposed arms sale to Israel, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 15 yea, 83 nay, 1 present, 1 not voting
Maria Cantwell on Ukraine aid and Russia sanctions
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 86 yea, 12 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Taking Up the Russia Sanctions Bill
Proceed to consideration of H.R. 5334, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Motion to Proceed Agreed to 84 yea, 12 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Paul Amendment to Strike Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers
Agree to Paul amendment 6715 to strike the H.R. 5334 duties on countries that buy Russian oil or gas or facilitate sanctions evasion
Amendment Rejected 32 yea, 64 nay, 4 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Passing the Russia Sanctions Bill
Pass H.R. 5334, as amended, to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to Russia
Bill Passed 86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Ukraine Security Assistance Budget Amendment
Agree to Bennet amendment 1646 to prevent any disruption in security assistance to Ukraine
Amendment Rejected 48 yea, 51 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Reed Amendment on U.S. Support for Ukraine
Agree to Reed amendment 299 to ensure continued U.S. support for Ukraine against Russian aggression
Amendment Rejected 47 yea, 53 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Final Approval of the National Security Supplemental
Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 815
Motion Agreed to 79 yea, 18 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Passing the Ukraine Supplemental Funding Bill
Pass H.R. 7691
Bill Passed 86 yea, 11 nay, 3 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Maria Cantwell on Venezuela and Cuba war powers
How every senator voted- Recorded vote Nay
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Cuba War Powers Resolution
Sustain a point of order that S.J.Res. 124, a Cuba war powers resolution, is not entitled to expedited procedures
Point of Order Well Taken 51 yea, 47 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 98, a Venezuela war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Agreed to 52 yea, 47 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Denying Fast-Track Status to a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Sustain a point of order that S.J.Res. 98, a Venezuela war powers resolution, is not entitled to expedited procedures
Point of Order Well Taken (Vice President of the United States voted Yea to break a tie) 50 yea, 50 nay, 0 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Venezuela War Powers Resolution
Discharge S.J.Res. 90, a Venezuela war powers resolution, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 49 yea, 51 nay, 0 not voting
Other recorded votes
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an Israel Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 852, requesting information on Israel's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a Honduras Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 616, requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 44 yea, 50 nay, 6 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Waiving Budget Rules for a Tariff and Iran War Price Amendment
Waive budget points of order for Hickenlooper amendment 4956, a reserve fund on consumer price increases from tariffs and the Iran war
Motion Rejected 47 yea, 51 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
The Paul Amendment Cutting Foreign Aid and Other Spending
Agree to Paul amendment 5378, cutting foreign aid, refugee, Education Department, and NSF budget authority to offset new spending
Amendment Rejected 25 yea, 73 nay, 2 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing a War Powers Resolution on Drug Traffickers and Terrorist Groups
Discharge S.J.Res. 83, a war powers resolution on hostilities against designated terrorist and drug-trafficking organizations, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 48 yea, 51 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
The Coons Amendment to Keep International Disaster Aid
Agree to Coons amendment 2856 to strike the H.R. 4 rescission of international disaster assistance funds
Amendment Rejected 49 yea, 50 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Advancing an El Salvador Human Rights Information Request
Discharge S.Res. 195, requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices, from the Foreign Relations Committee
Motion to Discharge Rejected 45 yea, 50 nay, 5 not voting
- Recorded vote Nay
Advancing the ICC Sanctions Bill
Invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R. 23, imposing sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 54 yea, 45 nay, 1 not voting
- Recorded vote Yea
Final Approval of the 2024 Appropriations Package
Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2882
Motion Agreed to 74 yea, 24 nay, 2 not voting
Sourced statements
3The Congress must demand that the President seek our Constitutionally required approval if he intends to engage in a protracted conflict.
Hopefully this critical breakthrough will be quickly followed by an immediate surge of humanitarian aid delivered by a multinational peacekeeping force and a genuine effort to find lasting and prosperous peace in the region through the acceptance of a durable and equitable two state solution.
This package also includes over $8 billion to support Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies in a critical part of the world where we stand shoulder to shoulder with these democracies.