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.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Colorado
Michael F. Bennet
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Voting Record — 776
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 · 217 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
"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
My statement on the Senate's vote to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits:
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.
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“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]
I am alarmed by President Trump’s most recent concession to China: refusing to impose sanctions on a Chinese spy agency responsible for a massive hack of U.S. telecom networks.
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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]
Our health care system fails to provide working people with the care they need, and millions in Colorado and across the country need an affordable option – now more than ever.
[1/2]
This decision by Secretary Kennedy’s hand-selected panel of vaccine conspiracy theorists disregards decades of trusted science and proven reductions in Hep-B infections for kids.
Kennedy’s continued politicization of vaccines will undoubtedly put the health of countless children at risk.
CO's National Guard bravely serves on the frontlines, from protecting our state from natural disasters to helping European allies deter Russia.
I was glad to meet Maj General Robert Davis, the new Adjutant General of the CO National Guard, and look forward to working together to support our troops.
Read my full statement after reviewing the Inspector General’s report:
www.bennet.senate.gov/2025/12/04/b...
[2/2]
The Pentagon’s Office of Inspector General has now confirmed what I said months ago: Secretary Hegseth created unacceptable risks to U.S. troops and our military objectives by sharing sensitive operational battleplans in a Signal group chat.”
[1/2]
My statement on blocking 88 Trump nominees on the Senate floor:
Last month, the CWCB embraced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sustain our way of life here in CO by approving the Shoshone water rights acquisition.
Now, we must continue fighting together to make sure the Trump Admin delivers the funding already promised to this and other projects in CO.
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Voting History776 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
776 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-39) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47) |
| 2025-07-23 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
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.