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Leaving office January 1, 2027.Did not run for re-election in 2026. This page switches to the former-officeholder layout when the term ends.
DemocratIn office until January 1, 2027

Robert White

District of Columbia State Senator, District AL. Did not run for re-election in 2026; leaves office in January 2027.

District of Columbia State Senator, District AL

Official websiteWikipedia

Bills became law
59
88 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
Votes missed
3.9%
Chamber median 0.6%

Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Committees

As of 2026-10.

  • Council Housing · chair
  • Council Human Services
  • Council Public Works and Operations
  • Council Whole
  • Council Youth Affairs

Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Legislation

2025–2026 session · 88 sponsored · 59 became law
BillIntroCmteSenateHouseLaw
B 26-0542 Powering Local Utility Guidance in Housing Act of 2025
Became law Aug 2026
B 26-0545 River East at Grandview Homeownership Relief and Restoration Amendment Act of 2025
Became law Aug 2026
B 26-0611 Rental Housing Registration Data Integrity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Became law Jun 2026
B 26-0615 Full Accountability in Arrest Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Became law Jun 2026
B 26-0429 LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Amendment Act of 2025
Became law May 2026

Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET

Voting record

2025–2026 session · placement by roll-call votes

Where White sits in the District of Columbia Council

White is closer to the center than 55% of the chamber's Democrats.

Dem. medianWhiteMore liberalMore conservative

Closest: Zachary Parker, Brianne Nadeau, Charles Allen

Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:47 PM ET

With White’s party

  • Cosponsorships of the other party's bills0%

Black tick: the average of Democrats in the District of Columbia Council.

Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships

Key votes

Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: White’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.

DateBillWhiteDem. majorityRep. majorityResult
Sep 22, 2026PR 26-0792: Duke District BID Grantmaking Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1
Sep 22, 2026B 26-0789: Duke District BID Grantmaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1
Sep 22, 2026PR 26-0791: Community Schools Task Force Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1
Sep 22, 2026B 26-0791: Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Emergency Amendment Act of 2026YesYesYesPassed 10–2
Sep 22, 2026B 26-0787: Community Schools Grant Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1

Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls

How we know White

One person, matched across every source we use.

Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET