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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 headshot
Michael F. Bennet
U.S. SenatorDemocratColorado
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Michael F.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 64 sponsored · 224 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Great news: the historic Boulder County Courthouse is officially a National Historic Landmark. This important site is an enduring symbol of LGBTQ+ rights and equality, and I’m grateful it is getting the recognition it deserves.
Yesterday, a gunman claimed the lives of two people at Abundant Life Christian School and injured others. I’m thinking of the victims of this tragedy, their families, and the entire Madison community. Congress must come together to fight for a future free from gun violence.
12 years ago, a gunman killed 20 students and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary. Over a decade since this horrific tragedy, children across the country continue to live in fear of gun violence. Congress must step up to keep our students safe.
Invasive zebra mussels pose a serious threat to our water, environment, and economy. Rep. Joe Neguse and my Stop the Spread of Invasive Mussels Act will help protect waters in Colorado and across the Rocky Mountain West.
This week, Congress passed my bill to safeguard water from the Colorado River for our communities, farmers, ranchers, and water users throughout the entire Basin. This important legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.
In October, I joined my colleagues to call for the permanent increase of automatic extensions for immigrant and asylum-seeker work permits. I’m glad DHS heard our calls to eliminate red tape for the sake of U.S. employers and the workers who keep our economy strong.
Great news: our Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act passed the House. I’m grateful for the strong bipartisan support for this common sense legislation – I look forward to President Biden signing it into law.
Thousands of abandoned mines pollute our ecosystems and threaten our watersheds in Colorado and across the West. I urge my House colleagues to vote in support of our bipartisan bill to clean up these mines, reduce pollution, and improve water quality.
Thousands of abandoned mines pollute our ecosystems and threaten our watersheds in Colorado and across the West. I urge my House colleagues to vote in support of our bipartisan bill to clean up these mines, reduce pollution, and improve water quality.
Today, my legislation to help Good Samaritans clean up long-abandoned hardrock mines faces its final hurdle before it goes to the President's desk. I urge all of my colleagues in the House of Representatives to vote YES on this bipartisan, commonsense bill.
We can’t risk an oil train derailment in the Colorado River. That’s why I've long pushed against the proposed Uinta Basin Railway. As SCOTUS hears arguments on this dangerous project today, I’ll continue standing with community and local leaders to oppose it.
Congratulations and welcome to the two newest members of the Senate, Adam Schiff and Andy Kim - the first Korean American senator in our country's history. I look forward to working with both of these incredible public servants to tackle our country’s most pressing issues.
83 years ago, the horrific attack on Pearl Harbor claimed the lives of nearly 2,500 U.S. service members. We are forever indebted to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.
As our partners and allies deepen economic ties, the U.S. cannot stay on the sidelines and go it alone. My and Senator Bill Cassidy's Americas Act will promote economic and national security and renew critical partnerships across Latin America and the Caribbean.
As Colorado faces historic drought, we must act to safeguard clean water for future generations. These Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments will revitalize aging water delivery systems across the West and help ensure Coloradans have access to a safe, reliable water supply.
🚨Great news: My new website is officially live! Head to bennet.senate.gov to see how I’m advancing Coloradans’ priorities and get up-to-date information on everything from student resources to tour requests to help with agencies.
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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
2026-05-20Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185YESYESMotion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18S. Res. 690 (119th)Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 130 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 141 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 132 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13S. Res. 526 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 163 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11S. Res. 690 (119th)Approve resolutionNOT_VOTINGNOResolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30S.J. Res. 184 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 99 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 139 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28S.J. Res. 124 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 124NONOPoint of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28S. Res. 690 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Accept House changesNONOConcurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)NONOMotion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)NONOMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S.J. Res. 114 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 138 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)

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