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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 — 789
Yes29%
No68%
Present0%
Not Voting3%
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 · 64 sponsored · 223 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 23(source)
President Trump’s trade war threatens the U.S. economy and our relationships with key partners. Meanwhile, Senator Bill Cassidy and I are working on our bipartisan Americas Act to renew U.S. partnerships and create joint economic prosperity across the Western Hemisphere.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 22(source)
Our state has so much to offer, and I'm thankful every day to be surrounded by so much natural beauty. Now more than ever, we must continue our fight to protect the public lands that define our state and the civil servants who manage them. #EarthDay
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 21(source)
Pope Francis was one of the most remarkable leaders of our time – from taking action to protect our planet to promoting the human dignity of all people. His loss is one that is felt around the world.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 21(source)
I enjoyed snowshoeing last week on the beautiful Colorado Trail. It’s always great to explore our state’s incredible public lands and discuss how we’re working to preserve these landscapes for future generations of Coloradans.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 20(source)
Pete Hegseth’s continuing contempt for our intelligence community and abdication of his duty to our armed forces and the American people are completely unacceptable – and dangerous. President Trump must remove him immediately.
Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat
The defense secretary sent sensitive information about strikes in Yemen to an encrypted group chat that included his wife and brother, people familiar with the matter said.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 20(source)
26 years ago, the Columbine shooting left 12 Colorado students and a teacher dead, and altered the lives of many others. As we remember the lives lost that day, let’s stand united in our commitment to freeing every child from the threat of gun violence.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 18(source)
Head Start supports over 40M American children each year, including thousands in Colorado. As we face a child care crisis, cutting Head Start would be devastating, especially for our rural communities. With my CO colleagues, I’m urging President Trump to preserve funding for this crucial program.
If Trump ends Head Start, 11,000 of Colorado’s most vulnerable kids could lose vital early learning
Reports of the Trump administration targeting the decades-old early learning program has the Head Start community sounding the alarm
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 18(source)
It was great to join @pettersen.house.gov for a town hall in Salida Wednesday night. As we continue working together to counter President Trump’s shortsighted efforts and improve our state for every Coloradan, I’m grateful to all those who showed up to have their voices heard.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 17(source)
Direct File makes filing taxes easier, simpler, and cheaper for hardworking families. While President Trump claims he’s cutting costs for Americans, his plan to end this critical, free program comes at the expense of taxpayers across the country.
Trump administration plans to end the IRS Direct File program for free tax filing, sources say
Users credited the program with making tax filing easy. But Republican lawmakers and commercial tax prep companies have said it's a waste of taxpayer money.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 17(source)
Across the country, family caregivers play a critical role in the lives of their loved ones, often at a significant financial cost to themselves. My bipartisan bill will make things a little easier for them ⬇️
A New Bill Would Give CO Caregivers the Credit They Deserve
Family caregiving is an essential job performed with grace and dedication by more than 48 million Americans and 600,000 Coloradans. There is little doubt that each and every American is...
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 15(source)
Now, President Trump is openly defying the Supreme Court’s ruling to release him. This isn’t just unacceptable, it’s illegal. The Trump administration must bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home NOW.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 15(source)
The Trump administration’s deportation of Maryland father Kilmar Abrego Garcia was an admitted mistake that flies in the face of our country’s laws.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 12(source)
At our town hall with Representative Neguse in Boulder, we spoke with Coloradans about everything from building a strong economy to fighting back against the Trump Administration. I’m grateful to all who showed up to have their voices heard.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 12(source)
Parkinson’s Awareness Month is an opportunity to support the 1M Americans living with Parkinson’s, including more than 15,000 Coloradans. Let’s work together to advance research, improve care, and find a cure. #ParkinsonsAwareness #ParkinsonsMonth
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 10(source)
It's always great to welcome members of the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association to the office. We discussed everything from Colorado’s needs in the next Farm Bill, to ensuring USDA programs live up to their potential.
Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govApr 9(source)
In the richest country in the world, child poverty is a moral obscenity. The expanded #ChildTaxCredit would change the lives of millions of American children for the better. Today, Democrats demonstrated that we are fighting for families in every corner of our country.
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Voting History
789 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
2025-03-25—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (54-46)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (27-73)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14S. 331 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (84-16)
2025-03-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-40)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
2025-03-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-03-13S. 331 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-03-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-03-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-03-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-03-11—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (78-19)
2025-03-11—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20)
2025-03-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-03-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-10—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (67-32)
2025-03-06S. 331 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-06—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30)
2025-03-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-06—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-03-05S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-03-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (70-27)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03S. 9 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 12 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 10 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
2025-02-25—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (66-28)

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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