Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratRI · Senator
61
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 98
Independence39
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone18
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency34
Avg: 47
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology56
Total Statements
56
Floor Speeches
0
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Environment: 28Taxes: 22Foreign Policy: 22Trade: 15Healthcare: 12Crime & Justice: 11Housing: 11Defense: 10Immigration: 9Veterans: 9Climate: 8Labor: 6Economy: 6Ethics: 5Technology: 5
Speech Tone
Neutral: 37Bipartisan: 10Urgent: 5Ceremonial: 4
Statements (56)
Floor Speech2026-05-20BipartisanForeign PolicyTradeCrime & JusticeS2398S2407
TERMINATING RESTRICTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF YOUTH SETTLEMENTS LAWTERMINATING RESTRICTIVE ENFORCEMENT OF YOUTH SETTLEMENTS LAW Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2398-S2407] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-05-13Foreign PolicyS2268S2269
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION RELATING TO "FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2026-05-13BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareGun PolicyS2256S2260
WITHHOLDING THE PAY OF SENATORS IF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS--Motion To ProceedWITHHOLDING THE PAY OF SENATORS IF A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS--Motion To Proceed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2256-S2260] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-04-30UrgentHealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyS2162S2163
STATEMENT FROM MEDICAL PROFESSIONALSSTATEMENT FROM MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2162-S2163] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-04-29TaxesClimateEnvironmentS2102S2103
S.J. RES. 139S.J. RES. 139 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2102-S2103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] S.J. RES. 139 Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialImmigrationTaxesClimateS2138S2141
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 551UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 551 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2138-S2141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-04-22EnvironmentS1996
Text of Senate Amendment 5139Text of Senate Amendment 5139 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1996] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5139.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22S1995S1996
Text of Senate Amendment 5137Text of Senate Amendment 5137 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1995-S1996] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-04-22EnvironmentS1996
Text of Senate Amendment 5138Text of Senate Amendment 5138 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1996] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5138.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22HealthcareTaxesForeign PolicyS1890S1902
DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY…DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR AGAINST THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN THAT HAVE NOT BEEN AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS--Motion to Discharge Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71…
Floor Speech2026-04-22S1995
Text of Senate Amendment 5135Text of Senate Amendment 5135 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1995] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5135.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22HealthcareS1995
Text of Senate Amendment 5136Text of Senate Amendment 5136 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1995] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5136.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22TaxesEnvironmentS1996
Text of Senate Amendment 5141Text of Senate Amendment 5141 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1996] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5141.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22EnvironmentS1996
Text of Senate Amendment 5140Text of Senate Amendment 5140 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1996] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5140.…
Floor Speech2026-04-13ClimateEnvironmentAgricultureS1712
TRIBUTE TO PHOU VONGKHAMDYTRIBUTE TO PHOU VONGKHAMDY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 64 (Monday, April 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1712] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO PHOU…
Floor Speech2026-03-26Environment
Sponsored: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Floor Speech2026-03-26TaxesHousing
Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…
Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR7147S1648
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--ResumedDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1648-S1659] From the Congressional Record Online through…
Floor Speech2026-03-25TaxesHousing
Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws".. Read…
Floor Speech2026-03-25
Sponsored: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers ActSheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Floor Speech2026-03-25TaxesHousing
Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the…Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial…
Floor Speech2026-03-23CeremonialS1546
Sponsored: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.Sheldon Whitehouse sponsored this legislation: A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)
Floor Speech2026-03-22UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentTradeS1496S1503
FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025FIGHTING FOREIGN ILLEGAL SEAFOOD HARVESTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 53 (Sunday, March 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1496-S1503] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesLaborVeteransS1100S1101
Text of Senate Amendment 4407Text of Senate Amendment 4407 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1100-S1101] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-03-17UrgentLaborVeteransEthicsS1101S1103
Text of Senate Amendment 4408Text of Senate Amendment 4408 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1101-S1103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-03-17Crime & JusticeVeteransS1142S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4451Text of Senate Amendment 4451 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1142] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4451. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-03-17TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1112S1116
Text of Senate Amendment 4412Text of Senate Amendment 4412 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1112-S1116] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-03-17UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesS1111S1112
Text of Senate Amendment 4411Text of Senate Amendment 4411 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1111-S1112] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-03-17EconomyDefenseTradeS1108S1111
Text of Senate Amendment 4410Text of Senate Amendment 4410 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1108-S1111] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-03-17DefenseLaborTransparencyS1103S1108
Text of Senate Amendment 4409Text of Senate Amendment 4409 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1103-S1108] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-03-05EnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147S871
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed to the Motion to ReconsiderDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed to the Motion to Reconsider Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S871-S877] From the Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-01-28BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareAbortionS307S334
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--ContinuedCONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S307-S334] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR1834HR6019
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026COMMERCE, JUSTICE, SCIENCE; ENERGY AND WATER DEVELOPMENT; AND INTERIOR AND ENVIRONMENT APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S186-S218] From the…
Floor Speech2026-01-14EnvironmentHR6938S222
Text of Senate Amendment 4229Text of Senate Amendment 4229 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S222] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-01-13BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesS178S179
ENERGY COSTSENERGY COSTS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S178-S179] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ENERGY COSTS Mr. SCHATZ.…
Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialImmigrationClimateEnvironmentS176S178
UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 550UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--S. RES. 550 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S176-S178] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…
Floor Speech2026-01-13HR6938S173
Text of Senate Amendment 4206Text of Senate Amendment 4206 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4206. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-13HR6938S173
Text of Senate Amendment 4205Text of Senate Amendment 4205 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4205. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-12EnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR6938S138
Text of Senate Amendment 4173Text of Senate Amendment 4173 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4173. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-12EnvironmentHR6938S138
Text of Senate Amendment 4172Text of Senate Amendment 4172 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4172. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-07BipartisanTaxesClimateEnvironmentS91S92
PERMITTING REFORMPERMITTING REFORM Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S91-S92] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERMITTING REFORM…
Floor Speech2026-01-07HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS72S87
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "AIR PLAN APPROVAL; SOUTH DAKOTA... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2025-03-26BipartisanHealthcareEconomyClimateS1856S1864
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…
Floor Speech2025-03-10CeremonialEnvironmentTradeCrime & JusticeS1628S1629
CENTENNIAL OF THE PROBATION ACT OF 1925CENTENNIAL OF THE PROBATION ACT OF 1925 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1628-S1629] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-03-10EnvironmentForeign PolicyTradeS1626S1628
CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACTCONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1626-S1628] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRESSIONAL…
Floor Speech2025-03-04BipartisanImmigrationGun PolicyTaxesS1477S1488
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "GROSS PROCEEDS REPORTING BY BROKERS THAT... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…
Floor Speech2025-02-20S1288S1289
Text of Senate Amendment 1129Text of Senate Amendment 1129 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1288-S1289] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-02-20Foreign PolicyDefenseUkraineS1267
Text of Senate Amendment 980Text of Senate Amendment 980 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 980.…
Floor Speech2025-02-20Foreign PolicyDefenseUkraineS1267
Text of Senate Amendment 979Text of Senate Amendment 979 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 979.…
Floor Speech2025-02-20LaborS1168S1169
Text of Senate Amendment 267Text of Senate Amendment 267 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1168-S1169] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
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