119th Congress
Michael F. Bennet
Senator, Colorado
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- November 28, 1964 (age 61)
- In Congress
- Senate since 2009
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2029
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 6%
- Office Phone
- 202-224-5852
- Website
- bennet.senate.gov
Committees
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Finance
- Rules and Administration
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Who Is Michael F. Bennet?
Michael F. Bennet is a Democratic senator from Colorado in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2009. Born November 28, 1964, Bennet is 61. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Bennet voted on 90 and missed 6. Bennet voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Bennet sponsored 84 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Michael F. Bennet 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
- Did Not VoteA 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.
- Did Not VoteA 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.
- Did Not VoteA 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 Michael F. Bennet Sponsored
- Crystal Reservoir Conveyance Act (S. 2754, Passed the Senate)
- Stop Orphaned Wells Act (S. 5630, In Committee)
- Safe Spaces for All Act (S. 5621, In Committee)
- Eviction Crisis Act of 2026 (S. 5535, In Committee)
- Segal AmeriCorps Education Award Tax Relief Act of 2026 (S. 5533, In Committee)
- New Essential Education Discoveries Act of 2026 (S. 5444, In Committee)
- A resolution commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities. (S.Res. 857, Introduced)
- Glenwood Hot Springs Protection Act (S. 5101, In Committee)
- A resolution honoring the lives and service of Emily Barker, Nicholas Hutcherson, Sydney Watson, Nathan Matthews, Nicholas Dale, and all those who serve on the front lines of wildland firefighting efforts in the United States. (S.Res. 844, Agreed To)
- Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response and Coordination Act (S. 5290, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate installment agreement fees for certain individuals. (S. 5144, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify procedural requirements for penalties and disallowance periods. (S. 5143, In Committee)
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- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the process for providing refunds to taxpayers. (S. 5142, In Committee)
- A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve the notice and review procedure with respect to multi-year bans on claiming credits. (S. 5141, In Committee)
- Dolores River National Conservation Area and Special Management Area Act (S. 1787, Out of Committee)
- Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act (S. 5077, In Committee)
- Gunnison Outdoor Resources Protection Act of 2025 (S. 1791, In Committee)
- PASTEUR Act of 2026 (S. 4875, In Committee)
- Keep Kids in School Act (S. 4872, In Committee)
- Small Farm Conservation Act (S. 4867, In Committee)
- Farmers’ Market Local Revitalization Act of 2026 (S. 4866, In Committee)
- Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 (S. 4865, In Committee)
- A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to consider certain acreage not planted due to a lack of irrigation water to be eligible for prevented planting payments, and for other purposes. (S. 4862, In Committee)
- TRUST Act (S. 4596, In Committee)
- KIDS Act (S. 4590, In Committee)
- OPEN Act (S. 4589, In Committee)
- SMART Community Policing Act (S. 4575, In Committee)
- A resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Columbine Day of Service and honoring the memories of the victims, survivors, and their families. (S.Res. 680, Agreed To)
- Public Lands Integrity Act (S. 4455, In Committee)
- 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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". (S.J.Res. 139, Failed in the Senate)
- Disaster Declaration Transparency Act of 2026 (S. 4433, In Committee)
- Western Tribal Water Act of 2026 (S. 4381, In Committee)
- Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act of 2026 (S. 4234, In Committee)
- First Island Chain Deterrence Act (S. 4223, In Committee)
- Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026 (S. 4201, In Committee)
- Forest Resources Accountability Act (S. 4180, In Committee)
- Rural Hospital Revitalization Act of 2026 (S. 4141, In Committee)
- Prescription Drug Supply Chain Pricing Transparency Act (S. 3751, In Committee)
- REAL Health Providers Act (S. 3750, In Committee)
- A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Ben Nighthorse Campbell. (S.Res. 585, Agreed To)
- No Taxpayer Funds for Corporate Investment in Venezuelan Oil Act (S. 3685, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the third commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (S.Res. 503, Agreed To)
- No War with Venezuela Act of 2026 (S. 3595, In Committee)
- Shelter Act (S. 3497, In Committee)
- Medicare-X Choice Act of 2025 (S. 3369, In Committee)
- Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act (S. 764, In Committee)
- A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to field an integrated air defense system to bolster the capability of NATO to defeat unmanned aerial systems and deter Russian aggression, and for other purposes. (S. 3262, In Committee)
- A resolution condemning the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders, and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities. (S.Res. 396, Agreed To)
- SEED Act (S. 2791, In Committee)
- Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 (S. 2701, In Committee)
- A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to develop and implement a strategy to strengthen multilateral deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region. (S. 2669, In Committee)
- Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act of 2025 (S. 2518, In Committee)
- Keep Kids Covered Act (S. 2496, In Committee)
- Quad Economic Security Act (S. 2380, In Committee)
- Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 2288, In Committee)
- Tribal Access to Clean Water Act of 2025 (S. 2272, In Committee)
- A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a report on security cooperation with Guyana. (S. 2271, In Committee)
- A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families. (S.Res. 278, Agreed To)
- Financing Lead Out of Water Act of 2025 (S. 2007, In Committee)
- A resolution condemning the violent antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, and expressing support for the survivors and their families. (S.Res. 263, Introduced)
- Quad Space Act (S. 1946, In Committee)
- Close the Revolving Door Act of 2025 (S. 1850, In Committee)
- Zeroing Out Money for Buying Influence after Elections (ZOMBIE) Act (S. 1849, In Committee)
- STABLE GENIUS Act (S. 1803, In Committee)
- Disaster Relief for Farmworkers Act of 2025 (S. 1661, In Committee)
- PREEMIE Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1562, In Committee)
- A resolution recognizing the contributions of Clela Rorex, a pioneering county clerk who, in 1975, advanced civil rights for all couples seeking to be married. (S.Res. 163, Introduced)
- American Family Act (S. 1393, In Committee)
- Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025 (S. 1264, In Committee)
- Hot Foods Act of 2025 (S. 1202, In Committee)
- GREEN Appraisals Act of 2025 (S. 1178, In Committee)
- Watershed Protection and Forest Recovery Act of 2025 (S. 1114, In Committee)
- Agricultural Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Mental Health Care Act of 2025 (S. 1074, In Committee)
- MATE Improvement Act (S. 946, In Committee)
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Russian Federation started the war against Ukraine by launching an unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. (S.Res. 114, Introduced)
- A resolution to recognize and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Denver International Airport. (S.Res. 102, Introduced)
- Edward J. Dwight, Jr. Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2025 (S. 734, In Committee)
- Protect the West Act of 2025 (S. 670, In Committee)
- Gold King Mine Spill Compensation Act of 2025 (S. 568, In Committee)
- High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act of 2025 (S. 504, In Committee)
- Bolts Ditch Act (S. 365, In Committee)
- Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act (S. 296, In Committee)
- Tim’s Act (S. 279, In Committee)
- Cleaner Air Spaces Act of 2025 (S. 147, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Bennet spoke on the floor 52 times on 42 session days in the 119th Congress.
- Senate, September 30, 2026, 2,575 wordsLicense to Drill Act
First, I would like to say that my colleague from Utah was out here a minute ago. We often disagree on many things, but every now and then, we agree on something.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, September 23, 2026, 1,699 wordsProtect College Sports Act of 2026
Over the past few weeks, familiar scenes have been playing out in Colorado and all across the country. Families are buying new books and backpacks, picking up school supplies, and taking their children to the pediatrician for their annual checkup.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, July 13, 2026, 407 wordsVote Explanation
I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 185, motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 780, John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 23, 2026, 2,873 wordsVote Explanation
I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 136, Thune motion to proceed to the bill which provides $69.5 billion in funding for Department of Homeland Security immigration and border enforcement agencies for FY 2026, including: $22.6 billion for Customs and Border Protection; $38.5 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and $8.5 billion in additional funds to DHS for immigration enforcement.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, June 3, 2026, 250 wordsVote Explanation
I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 131, Motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar No. 736-- Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana. Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, May 19, 2026, 138 wordsVote Explanation
I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 125, the confirmation of the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations on the Executive Calendar pursuant to the provisions of S. Res. 690. Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, May 13, 2026, 219 wordsVote Explanation
I was necessarily absent for rollcall vote No. 114, the adoption of S. Res. 690, Authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. Had I been present for the vote, I would have voted nay.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, April 29, 2026, 9 wordsS.J. RES. 139That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- Senate, April 29, 2026, 544 wordsS. RES. 139
Today, I am bringing the Congressional Review Act resolution to the floor to challenge EPA's disapproval of Colorado's regional haze plan. I want to thank my colleagues Senator Hickenlooper and Senator Whitehouse for joining me in this effort.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - Senate, April 29, 2026, 11 wordsProviding for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado...That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Vote Explanation (Senate, April 14, 2026)
- Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Resumed (Senate, March 19, 2026)
- Vote Explanation (Senate, March 3, 2026)
- Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act (Executive Session) (Senate, January 8, 2026)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota... (Senate, January 7, 2026)
- U.S. Government Accountability Office Opinion Letter (Senate, December 17, 2025)
- La Paz County Solar Energy and Job Creation Act (Senate, December 16, 2025)
- Parliamentary Inquiry (Executive Session) (Senate, December 4, 2025)
- Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 10, 2025)
- Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against Venezuela That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, November 6, 2025)
- Tribute to Manuel Heart (Senate, November 4, 2025)
- Tribute to Dr. Martin Keller (Senate, October 16, 2025)
- Remembering H. Edward Quick (Senate, October 1, 2025)
- Cloture Motion (Senate, September 17, 2025)
- Vote Explanation (Senate, September 3, 2025)
- Jeffrey Epstein (Executive Session) (Senate, July 17, 2025)
- H.R. 4 (Senate, July 16, 2025)
- H.R. 1 (Senate, June 30, 2025)
- H.R. 1 (Senate, June 28, 2025)
- Tribute to Scott Fitzwilliams (Senate, June 23, 2025)
- Tribute to Erin Minks (Senate, June 23, 2025)
- Tribute to John Whitney (Senate, June 23, 2025)
- Genius Act (Executive Session) (Senate, June 11, 2025)
- Vote Explanation (Senate, June 10, 2025)
- Job Corps (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 3, 2025)
- Boulder, Colorado Attack (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 3, 2025)
- Genius Act (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 3, 2025)
- Vote on Marks Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 3, 2025)
- Boulder, Colorado Attack (Senate, June 2, 2025)
- Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Global Tariffs (Senate, April 30, 2025)
- Amendment No. 1646 to Amendment No. 1717 (Senate, April 4, 2025)
- Vote Explanation (Senate, April 3, 2025)
- H. CON. RES. 14 (Senate, April 3, 2025)
- Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 31, 2025)
- Ukraine (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 11, 2025)
- Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act: Motion to Proceed (Senate, March 5, 2025)
- Change of Vote (Senate, February 26, 2025)
- Terminating the National Emergency Declared With Respect to Energy (Senate, February 26, 2025)
- Budget Reconciliation (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 19, 2025)
- Budget Reconciliation (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 19, 2025)
- Federal Fumbles (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 12, 2025)
- Cloture Motion (Executive Session) (Senate, February 10, 2025)
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Questions About Michael F. Bennet
Is Michael F. Bennet still in Congress?
Yes. Michael F. Bennet is serving as senator from Colorado in the 119th Congress.
What party is Michael F. Bennet?
Michael F. Bennet is a Democrat.
When is Michael F. Bennet up for reelection?
Bennet's current term ends January 3, 2029, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2028.
How old is Michael F. Bennet?
Michael F. Bennet was born November 28, 1964 and is 61.
How often does Michael F. Bennet vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Bennet voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Michael F. Bennet on?
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.