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U.S. Senator from Maine

Susan Collins

Republican · Maine

Serving since 1997. One of the most moderate Republicans in the Senate. Frequently votes against party on social issues. Key bipartisan dealmaker.

Record

Moderate Republican. Voted against ACA repeal in 2017. Voted for Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. One of few Republicans to support some gun safety measures. Key vote on bipartisan legislation.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4292 — Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 14, 2026)
  • S.4291 — Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 14, 2026)
  • S.4172 — AFTER Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 24, 2026)
  • S.4051 — National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act (Introduced, Mar 11, 2026)
  • S.3934 — Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 26, 2026)
  • S.3924 — We Can't Wait Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 25, 2026)
  • S.3784 — Accounting STEM Pursuit Act (Introduced, Feb 5, 2026)
  • S.3353 — Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act (Introduced, Dec 4, 2025)

Notable votes

  • Voted Yea on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (Chairman)
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Defense
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Homeland Security (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Energy and Water Development (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Financial Services and General Government
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Legislative Branch (Ex Officio)

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