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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 — 782
Yes29%
No69%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align96%
Cross-party3%
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U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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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.

I am horrified to hear about the mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Australia. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.
The deadly attack on U.S. forces engaged in counterterrorism efforts in Syria is reprehensible. My thoughts are with the brave troops and interpreter we lost, those wounded, and their loved ones. As a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I am closely monitoring the situation.
Breaking News: Two American soldiers and an American interpreter were killed in an attack in central Syria on Saturday, U.S. military officials said.
Last month, President Trump attempted to illegally withhold SNAP funding, adding to his disgraceful record of making Americans’ lives harder. As he continues to threaten Colorado’s food assistance, I will keep fighting for our state to ensure hungry families have the food they need.
Coloradans are weeks away from skyrocketing health care premiums, but President Trump and Republicans refuse to extend ACA premium tax credits or do anything to prevent this crisis. But this fight isn’t over. I will keep working to expand accessible and affordable care to every Coloradan.
President Trump promised his tariffs would bring down costs, but they have only driven them higher. Now, families struggling to get by are paying the price with skyrocketing costs on everyday needs. They cannot afford another broken promise from Trump. His incoherent trade policies must end.
For over 15 years, I’ve pushed to ban members of Congress from becoming lobbyists and profiting from their influence after they leave. Republicans unanimously blocked my amendment to do so, siding with the special interests that corrupt our politics. The American people expect better & deserve it.
"The NDAA contains important measures I fought hard to secure [...] but I cannot, in good conscience, rubber-stamp President Trump and Secretary Hegseth’s lawless Department of Defense. Our country deserves better, and our Constitution demands it.” My full statement on voting NO to advance the NDAA
As Colorado’s ranchers struggle to get by, President Trump must not make matters worse by creating more uncertainty. Yet his incoherent trade policies continue to betray our ranchers, making it harder for them to recover from years of hardship.
This is a matter of life and death for many, and allowing the ACA premium tax credits to expire will force them to make impossible choices. We must extend this lifeline before it’s too late. [2/2]
“Our family can’t afford health care now.” “This is a devastating increase.” “I’m scared.” Coloradans continue to reach out to me, terrified they won’t be able to afford their health insurance next year. [1/2]
CO farmers have endured years of challenges, & many are barely holding on. President Trump’s trade war has only made a difficult situation much worse. Yesterday's announcement is a short-term band aid, & it will not reach every farmer or address the mounting issues and costs our farmers are facing.
Too many families struggle to find affordable homes in their community, while seniors worry about a massive tax bill if they try to sell their homes. That’s why I’m pushing to update tax rules to make more homes available so more Coloradans can find a place to call their own.
Trump's repeated giveaways may maintain a truce in the needless trade war he started – but this will come at the expense of Americans' privacy and U.S. national security. [2/2]
The Trump Administration’s mass firing of immigration judges has backlogged cases and left the already overwhelmed system further behind. I’m pushing to get qualified immigration judges back on the bench to ensure everyone has access to full due process rights.
That’s why I’ve reintroduced my Medicare-X plan to provide a public option to help make health care affordable and accessible for every American. [2/2]
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Voting History
782 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
2025-02-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (77-23)
2025-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-03Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (59-38)
2025-02-03Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28H.R. 23 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22S. 6 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNOAmendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17S. 5 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNOAmendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13S. 5 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture 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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