Collins, Susan M.
In office since
1997 · 29 yrs
Chambers served
Senate
Born
1952, Q1010699
Occupation
Politician, Director, Congressional Staff
Education
St. Lawrence University
Office history
- Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts 1993–1993
- United States senator 1997–1999
- United States senator 1999–2001
- United States senator 2001–2003
- United States senator 2003–2005
- United States senator 2005–2007
- United States senator 2007–2009
- United States senator 2009–2011
- United States senator 2011–2013
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States senator 2015–2017
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
413 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2523
District office · Augusta
68 Sewall St., Augusta, ME, 04330
207-622-8414
District office · Bangor
202 Harlow St., Bangor, ME, 04401
207-945-0417
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29
Bills sponsored
this session · 209 all-time
307
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 322 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
842
Recorded votes
100%
Vote participation
voted in 100% of 842 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
82.2%
based on 214 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
17.8%
based on 214 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 214 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
209 billsCurrent session 29 bills
- S 2398 Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Passed
- S 3296 Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 830 Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 96 A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week". Passed
- SRES 544 A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day". Passed
- S 3353 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act In Committee
- S 3267 ASAP Act In Committee
- SRES 502 A resolution recognizing November 2025 as "National Family Caregivers Month". Passed
- S 3145 CARE Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 453 A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2025, as "National Direct Support Professionals Week". Passed
- S 2699 Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act In Committee
- S 2399 Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act In Committee
- S 2294 Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act In Committee
- S 2211 Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 2012 Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 1805 Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act In Committee
- SRES 231 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. Passed
- S 1077 District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025 Passed
- S 4641 Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 744 A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of May 2026 as "Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month". In Committee
- SRES 724 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. Passed
- S 4292 Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4291 Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4172 AFTER Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4051 National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act In Committee
Historical 180 bills
- S 134 Alzheimer’s Accountability and Investment Act Signed
- S 133 NAPA Reauthorization Act Signed
- SRES 163 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. Died
- S 1115 Making Pharmaceutical Markets More Competitive Act Died
- S 1028 RAISE Family Caregivers Act Died
- SRES 348 A resolution proclaiming the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as "National Clean Energy Week". Died
- SRES 327 A resolution designating September 23, 2019, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults. Died
- S 2520 An original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Died
- SRES 295 A resolution designating the month of September 2019 as "Campus Fire Safety Month". Died
- S 2322 AFTER Act of 2019 Died
- S 707 Main Street Fairness Act Died
- S 2214 Volunteer Emergency Services Recruitment and Retention Act of 2019 Died
- S 2147 Anti-Spoofing Penalties Modernization Act of 2019 Died
- S 2142 HEARD Act of 2019 Died
- S 602 Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act Died
- SRES 260 A resolution recognizing the importance of sustained United States leadership to accelerating global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and supporting the commitment of the United States Agency for International Development to reducing global malnutrition through the Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Strategy. Died
- S 2018 American Broadband Buildout Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 79 A resolution designating March 2, 2017, as "Read Across America Day". Died
- S 445 Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 Died
- S 1949 School Food Modernization Act of 2019 Died
- S 383 Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act Died
- S 1868 Premium Reduction Act of 2019 Died
- S 1803 Educational Opportunity and Success Act of 2019 Died
- S 353 Preserve Access to Medicare Rural Home Health Services Act of 2017 Died
- S 1784 Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019 Died
Co-sponsored
322 billsCurrent session 307 bills
- S 5028 Ratepayer Protection Act In Committee
- S 4915 AI Labeling Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4911 Investing in State Energy Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- SRES 694 A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month". Passed
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- S 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 720 A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Passed
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4563 Section 232 Public Transparency Act In Committee
- S 4576 Jewish American Security Act In Committee
- S 4568 Nursing is a Professional Degree Act In Committee
- S 4586 Blocking CCP Spy Tech Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4612 SCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4611 Job Corps Shipbuilding-Defense Industrial Base Pipeline Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4578 Gateway to Careers Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4639 IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act In Committee
- SRES 749 A resolution designating May 2026 as "Older Americans Month". Passed
- SRES 754 A resolution reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act and longstanding bipartisan Taiwan policy. In Committee
- SRES 755 A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan. Passed
- S 4694 Maternal Health for Veterans Act In Committee
Historical 15 bills
- S 2568 Fair Sugar Policy Act of 2019 Died
- S 191 Patient Freedom Act of 2017 Died
- S 2434 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2019 Died
- S 938 Procurement Fraud Prevention Act Died
- SRES 251 A resolution recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action. Died
- S 3244 HERO Act of 2020 Died
- SRES 81 World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution Died
- SRES 355 A resolution designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2019, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week". Died
- SRES 58 A resolution congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl LI. Died
- SRES 347 A resolution designating October 2, 2019, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. Died
- S 1727 Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 Died
- SCONRES 6 A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act. Died
- S 464 Safe Step Act Died
- S 12 Hire More Heroes Act of 2015 Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Yea | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
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 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
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.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Nay | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Yea | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Nay | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Yea | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Yea | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Yea | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Yea | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican
- Upper chamber Republican