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Susan M. Collins

U.S. Senator · Maine

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

Doing now

PassedSenate ·

Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act became law

The act became Public Law 119-118 on September 30, 2026. It reauthorizes through fiscal year 2030 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activities addressing vector-borne diseases, including a national strategy, grants for regional centers of excellence, and agreements with state, local, and tribal health departments.

SourcesS. 2398 on Congress.gov
Drafted by AI, verified by Rehan on Thursday, October 8, 2026

Recent votes

Susan M. Collins is listed on 915 roll call votes in the 119th Congress. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Nomination · Nomination Confirmed · · Senate roll call 256
  2. Voted yes
    Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
    On the Cloture Motion · Cloture Motion Agreed to · · Senate roll call 255
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · · Senate roll call 254
  4. Voted yes
    H.R. 7008: Stop Insider Trading Act
    On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected · · Senate roll call 253
  5. Voted no
    S.Res. 852: A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
    On the Motion to Discharge · Motion to Discharge Rejected · · Senate roll call 252
  6. Voted yes
    S.J.Res. 197: 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".
    On the Motion to Proceed · Motion to Proceed Rejected · · Senate roll call 251
  7. Voted yes
    S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
    On Passage of the Bill · Bill Passed · · Senate roll call 250
  8. Voted no
    Booker Amdt. No. 6835
    On the Amendment · Amendment Rejected · · Senate roll call 249
  9. Voted yes
    Booker Amdt. No. 6805
    On the Amendment · Amendment Rejected · · Senate roll call 248
  10. Voted no
    Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
    On the Amendment · Amendment Rejected · · Senate roll call 247

Bills sponsored

30 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress, 1 of which became law. The newest 10 are below.

  1. S. 5250: Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026
    Introduced Aug 5, 2026 · Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4477-4478)
  2. S. 4641: Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2026
    Introduced May 21, 2026 · Latest action May 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  3. S.Res. 744: A resolution expressing support for designation of the month of May 2026 as "Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Month".
    Introduced May 20, 2026 · Latest action May 20, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2420)
  4. S.Res. 724: A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
    Introduced May 11, 2026 · Latest action May 11, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
  5. S. 4292: Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026
    Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Latest action Apr 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  6. S. 4291: Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026
    Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Latest action Apr 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1741-1742)
  7. S. 4172: AFTER Act of 2026
    Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Latest action Mar 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)
  8. S. 4051: National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Coin Act
    Introduced Mar 11, 2026 · Latest action Mar 11, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
  9. S. 3934: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026
    Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · Latest action Feb 26, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)
  10. S.Res. 621: A resolution designating the week of February 23 through February 27, 2026, as "National Public Schools Week".
    Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · Latest action Feb 26, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S716; text: CR S711-712)

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

54 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 8, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 7, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed agreed to, Aug 3, 2026, roll call)

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

3 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes S. 3627: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed rejected, Jan 27, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes S. 3386: Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025 (On the Cloture Motion, cloture motion rejected, Dec 11, 2025, roll call)
  • Voted yes S. 6: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed rejected, Jan 22, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

52 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 8, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed, cloture on the motion to proceed agreed to, Aug 3, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes S.Con.Res. 33: A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. (On the Concurrent Resolution, concurrent resolution agreed to, Apr 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 3 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • S. 4291: Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026
  • S. 4292: Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026
  • S. 1077: District of Columbia Local Funds Act, 2025

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

44 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On the Concurrent Resolution, concurrent resolution rejected, Sep 24, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 6500: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 8, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Passage of the Bill, bill passed, Aug 7, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 1 bill on this issue. Newest:
  • S.Res. 544: A resolution designating December 13, 2025, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Senator
Maine
  • Current term began Sunday, January 3, 2021
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-224-2523
  • Write Contact form
  • Office 413 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Source

Website collins.senate.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the Senate recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.