119th Congress
John W. Hickenlooper
Senator, Colorado
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- February 7, 1952 (age 74)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2021
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 95%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-5941
- Website
- hickenlooper.senate.gov
Committees
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Who Is John W. Hickenlooper?
John W. Hickenlooper is a Democratic senator from Colorado in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2021. Born February 7, 1952, Hickenlooper is 74. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Hickenlooper voted on 96 and missed 0. Hickenlooper voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time. Hickenlooper sponsored 37 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How John W. Hickenlooper Voted
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- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
- NayA bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
- YeaA 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)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA 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)".
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA 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".
- NayNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
- YeaA 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.
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaA 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.
Bills John W. Hickenlooper Sponsored
- Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 2437, Passed the Senate)
- Geo POWER Act (S. 4116, Out of Committee)
- A bill to establish a National Critical Minerals Council within the Executive Office of the President to develop and coordinate the implementation of a national critical mineral and material strategy for the United States, and for other purposes. (S. 5587, In Committee)
- Water Project Navigators Act (S. 3792, Out of Committee)
- DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act of 2026 (S. 1838, Passed the Senate)
- 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. (S.J.Res. 211, In Committee)
- National Guard for National Service Act (S. 5176, In Committee)
- A resolution commemorating the anniversary of the antisemitic attack on participants in the Run for Their Lives walk in Boulder, Colorado on June 1, 2025. (S.Res. 768, Agreed To)
- ORBITS Act of 2025 (S. 1898, Out of Committee)
- Community College Agriculture Advancement Act of 2026 (S. 4730, In Committee)
- Workforce Data Enhancement Act (S. 4382, In Committee)
- 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". (S.J.Res. 162, In Committee)
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- Family Vaccine Protection Act (S. 3323, In Committee)
- Responsible Containment Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 4005, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing support for declaring 2026 the "Year of Math" in the United States. (S.Res. 569, Introduced)
- PREPARE Act of 2025 (S. 3576, In Committee)
- ASCEND Act (S. 1437, Passed the Senate)
- Investing in All of America Act of 2025 (S. 3341, In Committee)
- Sarvis Creek Wilderness Completion Act (S. 1341, In Committee)
- Dark and Quiet Skies Act of 2025 (S. 3247, In Committee)
- NET Act (S. 503, Passed the Senate)
- Justice for America’s Veterans and Survivors Act of 2025 (S. 3042, In Committee)
- SPACEPORT Act (S. 2888, In Committee)
- Native American Entrepreneurial and Opportunity Act of 2025 (S. 2832, In Committee)
- VET Artificial Intelligence Act (S. 2615, In Committee)
- Health Care for Energy Workers Act of 2025 (S. 2167, In Committee)
- Colorado River Basin System Conservation Extension Act (S. 154, Passed the Senate)
- NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act (S. 2049, In Committee)
- Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2025 (S. 245, Out of Committee)
- Investing in All of America Act of 2025 (S. 1917, In Committee)
- Retirement Savings for Americans Act of 2025 (S. 1526, In Committee)
- Critical Materials Future Act of 2025 (S. 596, In Committee)
- Peer to Peer Mental Health Support Act (S. 906, In Committee)
- Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 636, In Committee)
- Unearth Innovation Act (S. 598, In Committee)
- REPLACE Act (S. 566, In Committee)
- Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act (S. 43, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Hickenlooper spoke on the floor 33 times on 28 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 23, 2026, 1,213 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026
$43.6 billion and counting--that is the Pentagon's estimate for how much it has spent on this illegal war in Iran. Now, that is a lot of money. In fact, it is so much money that if every American family gave $500, you still wouldn't have enough to pay for this war--the missiles, the munitions, the warships. Over $43 billion of taxpayer money with no discernible benefit--wasted.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, September 16, 2026, 1,383 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026: Motion to Proceed
In 2016, then-Candidate Donald Trump traveled to Gettysburg where he vowed to ``drain the swamp.''
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 6, 2026, 227 wordsDeondra Dixon Include Project Act of 2026
Thousands of Americans live with Down syndrome, and yet research has been underfunded for decades.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, August 5, 2026, 581 wordsNomination of Todd Blanche (Executive Session)
The Senate is currently considering the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General of the United States. The Attorney General is one of the most important positions in the U.S. Government.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 30, 2026, 1,743 wordsColorado Wildfires (Executive Session)
June 27 was one of the worst days in recent Colorado history. As the Knowles fire rolled along the Colorado- Utah border, the Rifle Helitack team put on their uniforms and rushed toward danger. While battling the blaze, one firefighter was badly injured and four others--Nick Hutcherson, Emily Barker, Sydney Watson, and Nathan Matthews--ultimately lost their lives.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 24, 2026, 15 wordsIran (Executive Calendar)That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, June 24, 2026, 1,093 wordsTrump Administration (Executive Calendar)
As a former English major, one of the great tales in Greek mythology was the legend of King Midas.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 17, 2026, 955 wordsInflation
Last week, President Trump was asked about the surge in inflation. His response:…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 10, 2026, 1,254 wordsTrump Administration
This weekend, my eldest son Theodore--Teddy--is going to graduate from college.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 4, 2026, 23 wordsSecure America Act
When the Senate considers the reconciliation bill, S. 2, it is my intention to make the following motions to the bill:…
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- Secure America Act (Senate, June 3, 2026)
- S.J. RES. 139 (Senate, April 29, 2026)
- Recognizing the Significance of Community College Month in April (Senate, April 22, 2026)
- Tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Felix A. Abeyta (Senate, April 22, 2026)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Resumed (Senate, March 19, 2026)
- Housing for the 21st Century Act (Senate, March 4, 2026)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 7, 2025)
- En Bloc Nominations: Continued (Senate, October 7, 2025)
- Medicare and Medicaid (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
- Vote on Hurley Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 23, 2025)
- Unanimous Consent Request: S. 2230 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 10, 2025)
- Remembering John Stulp (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 10, 2025)
- H.R. 1 (Senate, June 28, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 17, 2025)
- AI Civil Rights Act (Executive Session) (Senate, June 3, 2025)
- Boulder, Colorado Attack (Executive Session) (Senate, June 3, 2025)
- Remembering Reverend Dr. James D. Peters (Senate, May 19, 2025)
- Tribute to Senior Master Sergeant Martha Adelaja (Senate, April 29, 2025)
- Amendment No. 1646 to Amendment No. 1717 (Senate, April 4, 2025)
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Executive Session) (Senate, March 5, 2025)
- Federal Fumbles (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Nomination of Russell Vought (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
- Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
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Questions About John W. Hickenlooper
Is John W. Hickenlooper still in Congress?
Yes. John W. Hickenlooper is serving as senator from Colorado in the 119th Congress.
What party is John W. Hickenlooper?
John W. Hickenlooper is a Democrat.
When is John W. Hickenlooper up for reelection?
Hickenlooper's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is John W. Hickenlooper?
John W. Hickenlooper was born February 7, 1952 and is 74.
How often does John W. Hickenlooper vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Hickenlooper voted with the majority of their party 95% of the time.
What committees is John W. Hickenlooper on?
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.