
Susan M. Collins
In the Senate since Jan 7, 1997 (5 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Dec 7, 1952.
Official website · DC office 202-224-2523 · @SenatorCollins
This seat is rated competitive for 2026: Maine Senate, Toss Up.
At a glance
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. 5250 | Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026 Health · 1 cosponsors | Aug 5, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4477-4478) Aug 5, 2026 |
| S. 4641 | Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026 Health · 6 cosponsors | May 21, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. May 21, 2026 |
| S. 4291 | Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026 Taxation · 1 cosponsors | Apr 14, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1741-1742) Apr 14, 2026 |
| S. 4292 | Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026 Taxation · 1 cosponsors | Apr 14, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Apr 14, 2026 |
| S. 4172 | AFTER Act of 2026 Animals · 3 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582) Mar 24, 2026 |
| S. 4051 | National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act Finance and Financial Sector · 12 cosponsors | Mar 11, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011) Mar 11, 2026 |
| S. 3934 | Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026 Health · 5 cosponsors | Feb 26, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709) Feb 26, 2026 |
| S. 3924 | We Can't Wait Act of 2026 Social Welfare · 1 cosponsors | Feb 25, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Feb 25, 2026 |
| S. 3784 | Accounting STEM Pursuit Act Education · 4 cosponsors | Feb 5, 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S511) Feb 5, 2026 |
| S. 3353 | Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act Agriculture and Food · 4 cosponsors | Dec 4, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8513) Dec 4, 2025 |
| S. 3296 | Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 Government Operations and Politics · 10 cosponsors | Dec 2, 2025 | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568. Sep 14, 2026 |
| S. 3267 | ASAP Act Health · 57 cosponsors | Nov 20, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279) Nov 20, 2025 |
| S. 3145 | CARE Act of 2025 Health · 9 cosponsors | Nov 6, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7964) Nov 6, 2025 |
| S. 2699 | Geriatrics Workforce Improvement Act Health · 1 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2025 | Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held. Mar 19, 2026 |
| S. 2399 | Loggers Economic Assistance and Relief Act Emergency Management · 3 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4626) Jul 23, 2025 |
| S. 2398 Law | Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Health · 23 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-118. Sep 30, 2026 |
| S. 2294 | Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Health · 5 cosponsors | Jul 15, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4370-4371) Jul 15, 2025 |
| S. 2211 | Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 Health · 34 cosponsors | Jul 8, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Jul 8, 2025 |
| S. 2012 | Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025 Families · 9 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3318) Jun 10, 2025 |
| S. 1805 | Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act Health · 8 cosponsors | May 19, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2973-2974) May 19, 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 | Nay |
| 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 Appropriations (Chairman)
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
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Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
Source: FEC candidate summary, S6ME00159, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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