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Seat
U.S. Senator from Colorado
Born
November 28, 1964
Age 61
Phone
(202) 224-5852
Office
261 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Colorado

Michael F. Bennet

Michael Farrand Bennet is an American attorney, businessman, and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Colorado, a seat he has held since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed to the seat when Senator Ken Salazar became Secretary of the Interior. Bennet previously worked as a managing director for the Anschutz Investment Company, chief of staff to Denver mayor John Hickenlooper, and superintendent of Denver Public Schools. Bennet is running for Governor of Colorado in 2026.

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Voting Record — 846
Yes27%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting9%
Party align96%
Cross-party3%
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Michael F. Bennet headshot
Michael F. Bennet
U.S. SenatorDemocratColorado
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Michael F.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 70 sponsored · 243 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

As Colorado works hard to protect our LGBTQ+ community, the Supreme Court’s decision on conversion therapy is extremely disappointing. The facts are simple: Conversion therapy is harmful and no Coloradan should be forced to change who they are.
This week, I introduced a bipartisan bill to demand accountability on stalled U.S. arms sales to Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. These delays undermine our decades-long commitment to Indo-Pacific security. My bill will clearly identify what the Pentagon must do to close this gap.
For over a month, Democrats fought to pay TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard workers. Republicans blocked every attempt — until airports descended into chaos. This deal doesn't go far enough, but it ensures federal workers get paid and airports stay open — without any funds for ICE or CBP.
With this week's unanimous vote by the House Ways and Means Committee, we are one step closer to ensuring all educators, especially those who teach our youngest children, can deduct these school supply costs.
As a former school superintendent, I saw firsthand how educators spend their own money to give kids what they need to succeed in the classroom. That's why I introduced the bipartisan SEED Act to help early childhood educators cover the cost of supplies, books, and other classroom materials.
This week, a jury confirmed what Colorado parents already know — Meta and Alphabet should be held accountable for deliberately designing platforms to addict children and exploit their attention for profit.
I appreciate Colorado water utilities who are taking proactive steps to manage our water supplies in the face of unprecedented high temperatures and record low snowpack this spring. I’d encourage Coloradans to make sure you’re up to speed on the latest guidance from your local utility.
President Trump's unauthorized war with Iran has spiked oil prices – forcing Coloradans to choose between a full tank and groceries for their families. Since Trump launched his war, Colorado gas prices are up nearly 35%, outpacing the national average and the biggest hike in 25 years.
I'm grateful that Dennis Coyle will be coming home after the Taliban wrongfully detained him for more than a year in Afghanistan. Dennis is a native of Pueblo, Colorado who dedicated over 20 years of his life to improving the lives of the Afghan people.
I have no faith that any Trump-appointed nominee, including Senator Mullin, will have the independence and vision they need to make the necessary changes to protect our rights, follow the rule of law, and respect human dignity. For these reasons, I voted no on his nomination.
I have been steadfast in my belief that President Trump’s Department of Homeland Security has made our communities less safe, left states to suffer alone in the wake of natural disasters, and completely disregarded the rule of law.
Democrats have tried to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard 7 times. Republicans have blocked these attempts at every turn. President Trump is holding critical safety agencies hostage to push through a voter suppression bill and shield a lawless ICE operation from accountability.
On the fifth anniversary of the horrific King Soopers shooting in Boulder, we remember the 10 Coloradans who lost their lives to this senseless act of gun violence. We keep their families in our thoughts and recommit to fighting for the gun safety reforms they deserve.
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Voting History
846 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Motion to Discharge H.R. 4NONOMotion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (46-42)
2025-07-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-07-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-07-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-45)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-07-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-07-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-07-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (47-42)
2025-07-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (47-41)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Bennet Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (45-55)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (99-1)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (21-79)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (50-50)
2025-07-01H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-07-01Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2775)NONOMotion Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-01Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(f) of the CBA Re: Collins Amdt. No. 2812)NONOMotion Rejected (22-78, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Waive Section 425(a)(2) of the CBA re: H.R. 1)NONOMotion Agreed to (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Padilla Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 )YESYESMotion Rejected (42-58, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schiff Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Duckworth Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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