Susan M. Collins
Republican Senator, Maine
24 bills232 cosponsored$21.4M raised915 votes recorded
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Legislation
SRES 950sponsor
A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 949cosponsor
A resolution designating October 12, 2026, as "National Loggers Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5274)
SRES 926cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
SRES 923cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, 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.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 905cosponsor
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
S 5540cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and to enhance institutional aid.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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S 5533cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
SRES 871cosponsor
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4862)
SRES 862cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790; text: CR S4799-4800)
SRES 863cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
SRES 855cosponsor
A resolution acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4758-4759)
SRES 837cosponsor
A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
SRES 841cosponsor
A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S 5341cosponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating to delegate to the Commandant of the Coast Guard authority to enter into intergovernmental support agreements relating to installation-support services, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5250sponsor
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to decrease fraud related to home health agencies in Medicare, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4477-4478)
S 5232cosponsor
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize rural residency planning and development grant programs, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 821cosponsor
A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
Voting Record
742 yea173 nay
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
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The 2026 race · Class 2
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Graham PlatnerDemocratic$21.1M raised
- Troy Dale JacksonDemocratic$20.4M raised
- Jordan WoodDemocratic$6.4M raised
- Janet Trafton MillsDemocratic$6.1M raised
- Dan KlebanDemocratic$536K raised
- Saundra PelletierDemocratic$427K raised
- Shenna BellowsDemocratic$381K raised
- Nirav ShahDemocratic$281K raised
Plus 10 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$21.4M
Small donors $2.2MLarge individual $12.0MPACs $1.6M
Spent $18.6MCash $5.4M
2024 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $31KLarge individual $909KPACs $322K
Spent $645KCash $2.6M
2022 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $46KLarge individual $630KPACs $229K
Spent $834KCash $1.6M
2020 cycle$27.9M
Small donors $5.2MLarge individual $17.9MPACs $2.5M
Spent $29.2MCash $1.3M
2018 cycle$2.6M
Small donors $656KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $672K
Spent $955KCash $2.6M
2016 cycle$270K
Small donors $2KLarge individual $87KPACs $155K
Spent $262KCash $936K
2014 cycle$5.3M
Small donors $134KLarge individual $2.8MPACs $2.1M
Spent $5.3MCash $929K
2012 cycle$651K
Small donors $5KLarge individual $220KPACs $425K
Spent $193KCash $921K
2010 cycle$417K
Small donors $37KLarge individual $115KPACs $209K
Spent $218KCash $463K
2008 cycle$7.6M
Small donors $302KLarge individual $4.1MPACs $2.7M
Spent $7.8MCash $264K
2006 cycle$307K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $177KPACs $114K
Spent $112KCash $436K
2004 cycle$139K
Small donors $0Large individual $48KPACs $59K
Spent $119KCash $240K
2002 cycle$4.0M
Small donors $0Large individual $2.3MPACs $1.5M
Spent $4.0MCash $221K
2000 cycle$136K
Small donors $0Large individual $97KPACs $28K
Spent $103KCash $167K
Top Contributors
BLACKSTONE$75K
KKR$70K
LOCKHEED MARTIN$54K
AMERICAN AIRLINES$38K
APOLLO$32K
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES$31K
KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS$28K
GENERAL DYNAMICS$26K
THE DEANE GROUP$26K
APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$25K
Committees
Senate Committee on Appropriations
chair- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Energy and Water Development
- Financial Services and General Government
- Legislative Branch
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Primary Health and Retirement Security
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SRES 950: A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
sponsor2026-10-15
legislation
SRES 949: A resolution designating October 12, 2026, as "National Loggers Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
yea2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
yea2026-09-30
vote
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, 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.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 926: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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SRES 923: A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
nay2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
nay2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
S 5540: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and to enhance institutional aid.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5533: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-23
vote
SRES 871: A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
cosponsor2026-09-22
legislation
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-22
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
yea2026-09-22
vote
SRES 863: A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Republican
Senate2009-01-06, 2015-01-03Republican
Senate2003-01-07, 2009-01-03Republican
Senate1997-01-07, 2003-01-03Republican
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- CommitteesTracked · 16
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