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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 — 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

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 22(source)

Colorado continues to cement itself as a national hub for innovation, now with the world’s largest hyperloop testing track in Pueblo. I was excited to celebrate this unveiling with Pueblo leaders and see firsthand the work Swisspod is doing to advance Colorado’s transportation technology.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 21(source)

Rural Coloradans face enormous challenges to access quality health care. I’m glad the Senate passed my bipartisan resolution establishing National Rural Health Day to shine a light on the barriers they face and our commitment to improve access to the care Coloradans need.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 21(source)

Putin’s aggression won't stop in Ukraine, as he tests NATO's defenses by sending drones and fighter jets across the alliance’s eastern flank borders. That’s why I’m pushing for the U.S. to work hand-in-hand with our allies to strengthen their air defenses and defend every inch of NATO territory.

NATO’s Hill allies are kicking into gear

NATO’s defenders on Capitol Hill aren’t planning to let the Trump administration diminish U.S. support for the transatlantic alliance without a fight — even as the Pentagon moves to draw down U.S. tro...

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 21(source)

As President Trump scrambles to stop skyrocketing grocery prices caused by his tariffs, families and businesses have been paying the bill. His incoherent trade policies have only hurt our economy and working Americans' budgets, and he must end them now.

Trump cuts more tariffs with eye toward grocery prices

The White House already slashed tariffs on other global food imports last week as it works to lower grocery prices.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 21(source)

These are symbols of racism, anti-semitism, and violence. There's no spin that can deny that fact. The American people and those who proudly represent us in the Coast Guard’s uniform deserve far better. This decision should be reversed immediately.

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 20(source)

My statement on the Colorado Water Conservation Board's approval of the Shoshone project's instream flow.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 20(source)

Donald Trump’s urging of violence and the execution of political opponents, including my friend Representative Jason Crow, has no place in our democracy or in our political debate. This is dangerous language that every American should renounce.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 20(source)

This support is essential for these communities to quickly rebuild their homes, roads, and waterways. [2/2]

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 20(source)

After last month’s flooding devastated SW Colorado communities, I led Colorado's delegation in a bipartisan push for President Trump to declare a Major Disaster and deliver the resources they need to recover. [1/2]

Lawmakers show bipartisan support for disaster declaration in Southwest Colorado

Colorado’s U.S. senators and all eight members of its congressional delegation have signed a letter urging President Donald Trump to approve Gov. Jared Polis’ request for a Presidential Major Disaster...

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 19(source)

Coloradans are facing up to 400% or more in increased monthly premiums if we don’t act now and extend ACA tax credits. This will extend a critical lifeline to families, but it won’t be enough. We must fix our broken health care system and ensure every family has access to affordable care.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 19(source)

Beef prices are high enough, and President Trump’s tariff policies have only driven them higher. Instead of inflicting skyrocketing costs on Colorado’s ranchers, families, and businesses, Trump should continue to undo the damage of his incoherent trade war and bring it to an end.

Commentary: Why are beef prices so high? Blame tariffs, drought and a disgusting parasite

The Trump administration blames immigrants for high beef prices, but that's not the truth.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 19(source)

3 years ago, the horrific shooting at Club Q targeted the LGBTQ+ community, leaving 5 Coloradans dead, 19 injured, & countless lives shattered. Today, I reintroduced my resolution to honor the victims of this tragedy. I remain committed to standing up against hate & ending senseless gun violence.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 19(source)

With overwhelming support, Congress has done its job to advance legislation that requires the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files. Trump must sign the bill once it gets to his desk. The American people deserve the truth, and the victims deserve long-overdue justice.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 18(source)

Homelessness in Colorado is a crisis we can't ignore. We must build on our progress to stabilize our communities and keep people off the streets. That’s why I joined my colleagues to demand the Trump Administration deliver available funds and ensure Colorado can continue combating homelessness.

Bennet, Murray, Warren, Gillibrand, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and 38 Senate Democ...

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 18(source)

Instead of taking a wrecking ball to the Department of Education, President Trump should focus on building our public education system to prepare the next generation for the future. This decision will do nothing to give students the high-quality education they deserve.

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Exclusive: The Education Department plans to move multiple parts of the agency to other federal departments, an unprecedented effort to dismantle an agency created by Congress to ensure all Americans have equal access to educational opportunity.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 17(source)

Countless families across Colorado are now facing the same reality due to Republicans’ inaction in the face of expiring premium tax credits that made their insurance affordable. I won’t give up on extending these credits or fighting for the Coloradans who need them. [2/2]

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 17(source)

Frankie, a father in CO Springs, who relies on an ACA insurance plan to cover his family, is facing a $2197 increase to his monthly premiums. After his wife lost her job earlier this year, Frankie & his family are now grappling with the possibility of losing their coverage entirely next year. [1/2]

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 17(source)

Working families and small businesses have suffered the most from Trump’s tariffs. He must undo these and his other chaotic trade policies to stop the unsustainable increases in their costs. [2/2]

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 17(source)

President Trump can no longer ignore the fact that his incoherent trade war has led to skyrocketing food costs – while needlessly alienating key allies and partners. [1/2]

Trump Implements Major Rollback of Food Tariffs

The president moved to lower duties on beef, coffee and dozens of other goods, as he looks for ways to address Americans’ concerns about the cost of living.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govNov 16(source)

This Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Colorado and across the country. Now is the time to recommit ourselves to including Indigenous voices in policy decisions and fighting for the needs of Tribal communities.

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Sponsored Bills(60)

S. 4455 (119th)
A bill to amend section 313 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to designate provisions …
S. 4433 (119th)
A bill to provide for a procedure for Congress to carry out a reversal of a decision by the …
S. 4381 (119th)
A bill to amend the America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 to reauthorize the Indian Res…
S. Res. 680 (119th)
A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring…
S. 4223 (119th)
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report on the man…

Cosponsored Bills(217)

S. Res. 723 (119th)
A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for t…
Joined: 2026-05-11
S. 4460 (119th)
A bill to provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4470 (119th)
A bill to amend the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to improve the Offi…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 715 (119th)
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech wo…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4436 (119th)
A bill to nullify certain rules related to foreign assistance.
Joined: 2026-04-29

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Voting History

776 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-10-20	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	H.R. 4016 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-34)
2025-10-16	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-15	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-14	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (77-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (10-88, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (14-83, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-10-09	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-09	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-09	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-45)
2025-10-08	S.J. Res. 83 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 83	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (48-51)
2025-10-08	S.J. Res. 71 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (47-51)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-08	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-10-07	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-07	S. Res. 412 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-06	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-06	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-42, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-06	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	S. Res. 412 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-01	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-01	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-01	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Defeated (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30	S. 2882 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Defeated (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29	S. 2806 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (37-61, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-09-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-09-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (47-43)
2025-09-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-45)
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Defeated (44-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-19	S. 2882 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Defeated (47-45, 3/5 majority required)

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