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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 — 840
Yes27%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting9%
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 · 239 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 11(source)
Colorado pediatricians from the American Academy of Pediatrics stopped by to discuss protecting Medicaid for the millions of Colorado patients who rely on it, many of them children. I will use every tool at my disposal to defend this critical program.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 10(source)
When President Trump and Republicans threaten Medicaid, they are threatening the health care of 80M Americans. These policies are bad for our health care system and bad for patients - especially those in rural communities in Colorado and nationwide who already face numerous barriers to access care.
Financial challenges and possible Medicaid cuts puts many rural hospitals at risk of closure, says new report
Over the past two decades, nearly 200 rural hospitals in the U.S. have closed, but none in Colorado, the analysis reports. That could change.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 8(source)
On #InternationalWomensDay, we honor the incredible achievements and contributions of women in Colorado and around the world. Today and every day, I’m inspired by and grateful for the women in my life – especially my wife, Susan, and our three daughters.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 7(source)
The U.S. Senate Youth Program brings together government officials and students in Washington for a unique week-long program to prepare young people for civic leadership. It was great to meet with Emily, Jack, and Devin, three inspiring CO student leaders participating in this year’s program.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 6(source)
Forcing 240,000 legal Ukrainian refugees to return to their country amid Putin’s brutal invasion is a shameful decision that flies in the face of America’s values.
Exclusive: Trump plans to revoke legal status of Ukrainians who fled to US, sources say
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is planning to revoke temporary legal status for some 240,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict with Russia, a senior Trump official and three sources familiar with the matter said, potentially putting them on a fast-track to deportation.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 5(source)
President Trump’s decision to impose across-the-board tariffs on Canada and Mexico is the wrong one. This trade war will devastate American workers and families, including here in Colorado. My full statement⬇️
Bennet Sounds Alarm on President Trump’s 25 Percent Tariffs Against Canada and Mexico - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Washington D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Re...
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 5(source)
Colorado farmers export over $2.2 billion of agricultural products annually. There’s no way around it – Trump’s tariffs will acutely affect Colorado farmers. To tell our farmers to “have fun” while their livelihoods are at stake is a gross insult.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 5(source)
Canada is our largest trading partner. Mexico is our third-largest. Starting a trade war with our closest allies and partners will raise costs for Colorado families already struggling to make ends meet.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 5(source)
Trump's plan to cut taxes for his wealthy friends is an insult to the American people. It's time to get serious about tackling our deficit and creating an economy that works for everyone.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 5(source)
An unelected billionaire should not have access to Americans’ personal data. Elon Musk & DOGE are threatening our national security with their recklessness.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 5(source)
Our immigration system is broken, and the American people deserve real reform that treats people with dignity - instead of cruel measures that force families to live in fear.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 4(source)
In the hours since President Trump’s tariffs on two of our largest trading partners took effect, the stock market has plummeted. Tariffs are taxes; American workers and families will pay at the pump and grocery store.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 3(source)
My telephone town hall starts SOON at 5:30 PM MT. If you signed up beforehand, please look out for a call at that time. If you did not sign up, you can still tune in and ask questions on our Facebook livestream. I look forward to speaking with Coloradans about the issues that matter to them.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 2(source)
Denver’s Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, is one of our country’s living legends. I introduced a bipartisan bill to advocate for Ed to receive a Congressional Gold Medal, the highest honor bestowed by Congress.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govFeb 28(source)
One wonders how the Cold War would’ve turned out if Eisenhower, Reagan, and Bush were more concerned about people kissing their ring than our strategic position. My full statement on President Trump’s meeting with President Zelensky⬇️
Bennet Statement on President Zelensky and President Trump’s Oval Office Meeting - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
Denver — Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement in response to today’s Oval Office meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump...
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govFeb 27(source)
Colorado’s public lands do more than fuel our economy – they are a cornerstone of our way of life. Senator Hickenlooper, Representative Neguse, and I reintroduced our CORE Act to boost our economy and protect hundreds of thousands of acres of Colorado public lands for future generations.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govFeb 26(source)
The U.S. is producing more energy now than at any point in our history – but Trump’s sham energy emergency will decrease domestic energy supplies, forcing us to be more reliant on foreign energy sources and sticking working families with the bill.
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Voting History
840 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
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-02-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (55-44)
2025-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45)
2025-02-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-46)
2025-02-04—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (77-23)
2025-02-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-03—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (59-38)
2025-02-03—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28H.R. 23 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22S. 6 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNO✕↔Amendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17S. 5 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESNO✕↔Amendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13S. 5 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture 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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