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At a Glance
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 — 779
Yes29%
No69%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align96%
Cross-party3%
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Michael F. Bennet
U.S. SenatorDemocratColorado
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Michael F.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 60 sponsored · 218 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 26(source)
Every day, my office helps Coloradans cut through red tape and resolve issues with federal agencies.  In 2025, we helped over one thousand Coloradans navigate the immigration system and addressed hundreds of social security challenges for seniors across our state.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 26(source)
When Coloradans call, we listen—and we fight to solve their problems. In response to the chaos and uncertainty of this year, our office received hundreds of thousands of calls and millions of letters from Coloradans seeking help and making their voices heard.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 23(source)
Colorado’s public lands are a cornerstone of our economy and way of life. I will keep fighting for the public servants who manage the landscapes that make Colorado - Colorado. (2/2)
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 23(source)
President Trump’s mass layoffs of Forest Service staff tore at the agency already stretching itself to oversee our public lands and protect our communities from wildfires. (1/2)
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 23(source)
Jeanette Vizguerra will finally reunite with her family, but her release is long overdue. As we fight for to fix our broken immigration system, I’m grateful for Jeanette’s continued leadership in speaking out against this administration’s cruel and inhumane policies.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 22(source)
The next generation deserves a President who understands the stakes of climate change and the benefits of embracing a clean energy economy - and puts their future first. (2/2)
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 22(source)
At President Trump’s inauguration, he declared an “energy emergency” to try and justify his damaging actions to roll back clean energy and climate protections. It’s dangerous, and it weakens America’s energy leadership and progress towards a net-zero future. (1/2)
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 21(source)
Western Colorado communities need help recovering after the historic flooding and wildfires this year, and federal assistance should be available to every state and county that needs it. Together with Gov. Polis and the Colorado delegation, I will take every available step to appeal this decision.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 20(source)
On its 6th birthday, the U.S. Space Force continues to be essential for ensuring U.S. national security by securing space superiority. We in Colorado are proud to host four Space Force installations and the brave men and women who support its vital mission.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 19(source)
Coloradans know firsthand how devastating worsening wildfires and other disasters are for their communities and insurance costs. We must help families prepare, not just recover. That’s why I’m pushing my tax credit to cover the costs of safeguarding homes & businesses before these disasters occur.
Bennet, Cassidy, Pettersen, Salazar Reintroduce Tax Credit to Help Families and Small Businesses Prepare for Natural Disasters - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.), alongside U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-Colo.) and Maria Salazar (R-Fla.), reintroduced the bipartisan,...
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 19(source)
President Trump thinks he can intimidate Colorado by shuttering NCAR. It’s political retribution, Senator John Hickenlooper and I won’t stand for it. We are holding up the appropriations package to demand NCAR is fully funded. Read our full statement here:
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 18(source)
The Trump Admin’s profiling, harassment, and arrest of Tribal citizens by ICE is unconscionable and a betrayal of the government’s responsibility to Tribal Nations that have existed here since time immemorial. I’m pushing back on the DHS and calling for accountability for these inhumane practices.
Senators Demand Accountability Amid Reports of ICE Questioning Native Americans
U.S. Senator Patty Murray   has penned a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem condemning the treatment of Native Americans at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enfor...
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 18(source)
Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders working to protect Yuma County communities from growing wildfires in the area. I am closely monitoring the situation as extreme winds threaten to spread the fires and put more homes and farmland at risk.
Strong winds threaten to spread fires burning in Yuma County
Residents were cleared to return to their homes early Thursday morning but asked to be alert with winds expected to pick up again.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 18(source)
We cannot allow this administration to auction off our children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance. This effort to sell our national parks must be blocked. [2/2]
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govDec 18(source)
We cannot allow this administration to auction off our children’s and grandchildren’s inheritance. This effort to sell our national parks must be blocked. [2/2]
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Voting History
779 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-02-03—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28H.R. 23 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22S. 6 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNO✕↔Amendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17S. 5 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNO✕↔Amendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13S. 5 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

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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