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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 — 851
Yes27%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting10%
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 · 70 sponsored · 249 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 8(source)
“Make no mistake, this was part of the President’s vindictive war on Colorado because he is frustrated with our state for not bending the knee. Today marks another grim day for the future of our democracy.” Read my statement on the House’s decision to uphold Trump’s veto of the Finish the AVC Act.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 8(source)
Southeastern Coloradans have fought for generations for access to clean water. But, President Trump used the first veto of his second term to stop my bipartisan bill to help provide the clean water they were promised, as further retribution against Colorado. [1/2]
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 8(source)
“When a president puts political vendettas ahead of clean water for schools, hospitals, and ranchers, he isn’t ‘shaking up’ Washington. He is undermining the people he swore to serve. And it’s working people and rural communities that pay the price.” Read more from @senatorhick.govpeeps.us and me.
Opinion | We fought hard for this Colorado water project. Congress needs to override Trump's veto.
Sens. Hickenlooper and Bennet: While the administration focuses on international brinkmanship and personal grievances, American families' basic needs are treated like an afterthought.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 8(source)
Now, he has stationed 15,000 U.S. troops and an American armada off the Venezuelan coast with no clear plan. Congress must reassert our role and stop Trump's recklessness. [2/2]
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 8(source)
President Trump’s reckless weaponization of ICE is making our cities less safe and endangering people simply trying to lead their lives.  We need an investigation, and we need justice.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 7(source)
Secretary Kennedy upending the pediatric vaccine schedule will put countless young lives at risk of completely preventable diseases. Kennedy’s obsession with health conspiracies and politicization of vaccine science is dangerous, and his incompetence has no place in our government.
CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 6(source)
Five years ago, a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol to try to stop the certification of a free and fair election. The legacy of that attack lives on as President Trump lawlessly undermines our Constitution at every turn.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 5(source)
His political attacks targeting our disaster-struck communities, clean water access in SE Colorado, and our state’s world-class atmospheric research institution are malicious and dangerous, and I won’t stop fighting back to ensure what’s best for Coloradans.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govJan 5(source)
Thank you to the brave firefighters, first responders, and local community members who battled Friday's massive apartment construction fire in Denver. Your dedication to public safety reflects the very best of Colorado.
Denver apartment fire largest in 30 years, crews to keep working through Sunday
An overnight fire at an under-construction apartment complex in southeast Denver was the largest the city has seen in over three decades, officials said at a Saturday news conference. Robert Murphy, d...
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Voting History
851 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
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(A) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 2772 )YESYES✓Motion 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)YESYES✓Motion 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)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Hassan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Gallego Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401)NONO✓Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705)NONO✓Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair H.R. 1NONO✓Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)NONO✓Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONO✓Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)

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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