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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 — 783
Yes29%
No69%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align96%
Cross-party3%
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Michael F. Bennet headshot
Michael F. Bennet
U.S. SenatorDemocratColorado
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Michael F.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 60 sponsored · 219 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Their premiums could more than double if Republicans allow these tax credits to expire. We cannot allow hardworking Americans to lose this lifeline. (2/2)
After an Enterprise gas line burst last year, nearly 100,000 gallons of spilled gasoline threatened water supplies on Southern Ute Tribal lands. As clean-up efforts continue, I look forward to the continued work to protect the Animas River and drinking water for local communities.
Coloradans worry their kids won’t be able to live where they grew up due to the lack of affordable housing. Thanks to the partnership with Durango leaders, we secured $3M in federal funding for the Residence at Durango — a model for the rest of the state in addressing the housing crisis.
Parents across Colorado often tell me they struggle to find affordable childcare. I was glad to join leaders in La Plata County today to discuss how we meet this challenge and make Colorado the best place to raise a family.
Since the Republican shutdown began three weeks ago, a skeleton crew of public servants has been managing and protecting our national parks during one of the busiest times of the year – with no pay. (1/2)
Farmers and ranchers would be among those hit the hardest by skyrocketing premiums if Republicans allow ACA health care tax credits to expire. Republicans must come to the table to find a way forward. Our ag producers and their families cannot afford to live without this lifeline.
For the 10th time, Republicans have tried to steamroll Democrats with a partisan budget bill rather than find a way to prevent health care premiums from skyrocketing. For the 10th time, NO.
Colorado’s food banks are facing a perfect storm — rising food costs and massive cuts to federal food assistance programs. I was glad to join leaders fighting hunger across our state and hear the challenges they face serving a growing number of hungry families with less and less food.
Democrats are looking for a path forward to end the Republican shutdown & protect critical premium tax credits before they expire. But Republicans refuse to negotiate or offer a real solution. That’s why I voted NO for the 9th time, and second time this week, against Republicans' budget bill.
In a brazen political act, Secretary Chris Wright cancelled over $600 million for Colorado energy projects. I’m demanding answers on the reckless decision because Coloradans shouldn’t be forced to pay the price with higher energy costs and layoffs across our state.
I voted NO, for the 8th time, against Republicans' partisan budget bill that does nothing to prevent health care premiums from skyrocketing for Coloradans. Republicans must negotiate with Democrats to extend the premium tax credits and end their government shutdown.
Coloradans are receiving letters from their health insurance providers stating their premiums will skyrocket if the health care premium tax credits expire. Time is running out. Republicans must come to the table now and negotiate with Democrats to preserve this lifeline.
Grateful 20 hostages are finally home after two years of anguish. No one should endure what they and their families have been through. Now we must end the war and suffering in Gaza and build a future of lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians alike.
This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the enormous contributions of Tribal communities to our state. Indigenous history and culture are deeply woven within the fabric of Colorado. Let us reaffirm our commitment to support Indigenous peoples in Colorado and across the nation.
My thoughts are with the community of Pagosa Springs as community members evacuate due to extreme flooding. I am actively monitoring the situation, and am ready to assist at the federal level.
Republicans continuous refusal to negotiate with Democrats means that health care premiums will skyrocket. A couple in Washington County would pay over $1000 a month for health insurance. These are the real costs to Republicans’ refusal to negotiate, and Coloradans cannot afford it.
Nearly 80% of Americans support extending the tax credits people need to afford their health care premiums. Yesterday, however, Republicans voted for the 7th time against the extension. Republicans must negotiate with Democrats to end this shutdown and make health care more affordable.
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Voting History
783 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
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Motion to Discharge H.R. 4NONOMotion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (46-42)

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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