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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 — 830
Yes28%
No65%
Present0%
Not Voting8%
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 · 64 sponsored · 232 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

As Evergreen High School reels from last week’s horrific shooting, every elementary and middle school student in Colorado is wondering if they are next. Our kids deserve to grow up and go to school without constant fear of gun violence. (1/2)
Kennedy’s politicization and pressure to upend the childhood vaccine schedule threaten the health of children all across our country. We must follow her example and hold the line for science. There is too much at stake. (2/2)
Teachers will do anything to ensure their students succeed, often dipping into their personal accounts to cover needed school supplies. That’s why I’m pushing for all educators, especially those teaching our youngest kids, to be able to deduct these costs from their taxes.
Good News: After demanding answers from HUD and GSA on their plans to vacate the HUD Denver Regional Office, they reversed course. I’m glad this office will remain open and continue to provide critical housing support for families in Colorado and across the country.
Families in Colorado and across the country rely on the HUD Denver Regional Office for critical housing support. That’s why I led my colleagues to demand answers from the Trump Administration on the lease termination of this office and how it will impact the agency’s vital housing programs.
I am working with my colleagues on an alternative proposal to ensure Coloradans continue to benefit from vital Affordable Care Act tax credits. We should also fight to restore the damaging Medicaid cuts the Trump Administration passed as part of its cruel reconciliation package. (2/2)
The House’s temporary budget does nothing to meet the health care needs of the American people. If the House Bill comes before the Senate, I will vote NO. (1/2)
I was glad to meet with CO Springs’ civic and business leaders to discuss the path forward for our veterans, service members, businesses, and families. (2/2)
Colorado Springs is facing unprecedented challenges from the relocation of Space Command to the burdens of rising costs and uncertainty from President Trump’s trade war. (1/2)
Zebra mussels are a serious threat to our ecosystems and outdoor recreation economy, and I’m glad to have passed legislation to detect and stop the spread of this invasive species. Now that they have infested the Colorado River, we must use every tool available to eradicate these pests.
I've long backed the bipartisan extensions of AGOA and HOPE/HELP, crucial trade programs that bolster U.S. investments in sub-Saharan Africa and Haiti, respectively. Congress must act to renew them before they expire this month.
Colorado would not be the greatest state in the union without the deep roots of our Hispanic communities. During Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s continue to uplift Hispanic voices across the country and celebrate Hispanic communities’ contributions to our state’s history and culture.
When Crystal Lake was drained in 2024, the City of Ouray lost a critical water supply and pillar for the local economy. That’s why I am pushing to transfer ownership to the City so they can repair and refill the reservoir, ensuring the protection of this local treasure for future generations.
I introduced the bipartisan SHRED Act to reinvest ski fees from Colorado's iconic ski areas directly into the national forests that drive tourism, support local jobs, and power the economies of our mountain towns. As this bill moves through Congress, we must push to get it across the finish line.
The swift response by Jefferson County first responders – who arrived on the scene within 2 minutes and immediately neutralized the threat – undoubtedly saved lives. Thank you for your bravery and service. (2/2)
Susan and I are thinking of the entire Evergreen High School community in the wake of yesterday's tragic shooting. Our children deserve to grow up in a country free from the trauma and terror of senseless gun violence. (1/2)
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Voting History
830 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
2025-02-03Confirm 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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