DemocratU.S. Senator, Colorado
John W. Hickenlooper
In the Senate since Jan 3, 2021 (1 term). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Feb 7, 1952.
Official website · DC office 202-224-5941 · @SenatorHick
This seat is rated competitive for 2026: Colorado Senate, Solid D.
At a glance
35Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
318Bills cosponsored
1.1%Roll-call votes missed (10 of 915)
94.8%Votes with own party's majority
$9,529,277Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 5587 | National Critical Minerals Council Act Energy · 4 cosponsors | Sep 29, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Sep 29, 2026 |
| S.J.Res. 211 | 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. International Affairs · 11 cosponsors | Aug 6, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Aug 6, 2026 |
| S. 5176 | National Guard for National Service Act Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Jul 30, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. Jul 30, 2026 |
| S. 4730 | Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 Agriculture and Food · 9 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Jun 10, 2026 |
| S. 4382 | Workforce Data Enhancement Act Labor and Employment · 1 cosponsors | Apr 23, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Apr 23, 2026 |
| S.J.Res. 162 | A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-07 re: in-person collection of consumer debt". Finance and Financial Sector · 0 cosponsors | Apr 13, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Apr 13, 2026 |
| S. 4116 | Geo POWER Act Energy · 3 cosponsors | Mar 17, 2026 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. Sep 30, 2026 |
| S. 4005 | Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026 Energy · 2 cosponsors | Mar 5, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Mar 5, 2026 |
| S. 3792 | Water Project Navigators Act Water Resources Development · 1 cosponsors | Feb 5, 2026 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 654. Sep 17, 2026 |
| S. 3576 | PREPARE Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | Dec 18, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Dec 18, 2025 |
| S. 3341 | Investing in All of America Act of 2025 Commerce · 7 cosponsors | Dec 3, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Dec 3, 2025 |
| S. 3323 | Family Vaccine Protection Act Health · 9 cosponsors | Dec 3, 2025 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Mar 19, 2026 |
| S. 3247 | Dark and Quiet Skies Act of 2025 Science, Technology, Communications · 1 cosponsors | Nov 20, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Nov 20, 2025 |
| S. 3042 | Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Oct 23, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Oct 23, 2025 |
| S. 2888 | SPACEPORT Act Science, Technology, Communications · 0 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Sep 18, 2025 |
| S. 2832 | Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025 Native Americans · 4 cosponsors | Sep 17, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Sep 17, 2025 |
| S. 2615 | VET Artificial Intelligence Act Science, Technology, Communications · 3 cosponsors | Jul 31, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Jul 31, 2025 |
| S. 2437 | Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 Water Resources Development · 1 cosponsors | Jul 24, 2025 | Held at the desk. Oct 5, 2026 |
| S. 2167 | Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 Labor and Employment · 3 cosponsors | Jun 25, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Jun 25, 2025 |
| S. 2049 | NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act Science, Technology, Communications · 3 cosponsors | Jun 12, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Jun 12, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 915 PN1129 | On the Nomination Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Nomination Confirmed | Nay |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 914 PN1129 | On the Cloture Motion Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 913 HR9340 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Senate roll call 912 HR7008 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 911 SRES852 | On the Motion to Discharge A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Senate roll call 910 SJRES197 | On the Motion to Proceed 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". Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 909 S4668 | On Passage of the Bill A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Bill Passed | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 908 S4668 | On the Amendment To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Result: Amendment Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 907 S4668 | On the Amendment To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Result: Amendment Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 906 S4668 | On the Amendment To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 905 S4668 | On the Amendment To improve the bill. Result: Amendment Rejected | Nay |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Senate roll call 904 S4668 | On the Amendment To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 903 HCONRES89 | On the Concurrent Resolution A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. Result: Concurrent Resolution Rejected | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 902 S4668 | On the Cloture Motion A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes. Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to | Yea |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Senate roll call 901 S4668 | On the Amendment In the nature of a substitute. Result: Amendment Agreed to | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the Senate Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$9,529,277Total raised
$6,665,758From individuals
$9,406,082Spent
$1,558,828Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, S0CO00575, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
Read the member's stated positions, ratings from interest groups, and biography from independent sources:
Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.