Susan Collins
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Susan Margaret Collins is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator for Maine since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she is Maine's longest-serving member of Congress and the longest-serving Republican woman in the Senate. Collins has chaired the Senate Appropriations Committee since 2025. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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- PartialSusan Collins holds the office of U.S. Senator from Maineprofile identity· unitedstates/congress-legislators
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedPublic statement: Skip to page number selection
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Collins Announces the Reopening of IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Collins Walks in Machias Independence Day Parade
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Collins Walks in Eastport Independence Day Parade
- VerifiedPublic statement: Senator Collins Walks in Jay, Livermore, and Livermore Falls Tri-Town Independence Day Parade
- VerifiedSponsored: SAMDT 6624
- VerifiedSponsored: SAMDT 6299
- VerifiedSponsored: SAMDT 6300
- VerifiedSponsored: Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of May 2026 as "Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month".
- VerifiedSponsored: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
- VerifiedSponsored: Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: SAMDT 4775
- VerifiedSponsored: ASAP Act
Voting Record Feed
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2026-05-20: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2420)
2026-05-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
2026-04-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1741-1742)
2026-04-14: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2025-11-20: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
Statements & Newsroom
search July 06, 2026 Senator Collins Announces the Reopening of IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor BANGOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano announced that Taxpayer Assistance Centers... July 04, 2026 Senator Collins
an class="fa fa-search" aria-hidden="true"> Skip to page number selection July 06, 2026 BANGOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano announced that Taxpayer Assistance Centers... July 04, 2026 Senator Collins Walks in Machias Independence Day Parade Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. MACHIAS, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins walked in the Machias Independence Day Parade to
or Collins Announces the Reopening of IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Augusta and Bangor BANGOR, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano announced that Taxpayer Assistance Centers... July 04, 2026 Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. MACHIAS, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins walked in the Machias Independence Day Parade today, celebrating 250... July 04, 2026 Senator Collins
CustomIcon__after--longarrow-right">Senator Collins Walks in Machias Independence Day Parade Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. MACHIAS, ME – U.S. Senator Susan Collins walked in the Machias Independence Day Parade today, celebrating 250... July 04, 2026 Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. EASTPORT, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins walked in the Eastport Independence Day Parade, celebrating 250... July 03, 2026 Senator Colli
tomIcon__after--longarrow-right">Senator Collins Walks in Eastport Independence Day Parade Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. EASTPORT, ME – Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins walked in the Eastport Independence Day Parade, celebrating 250... July 03, 2026 Click HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos. JAY, ME – Tonight, U.S. Senator Susan Collins walked in the Tri-Town Independence Day Parade, celebrating the... July 02, 2026 Senator Collins