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Person

Michael Bennet

United States Senator from Colorado since 2009 (born 1964)

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Party

Democrat

Chamber

Senate

State

In office since

2009

Next election

2028

Votes recorded

877

Stated positions

5 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

Economy & JobsAdvocates for a fairer economy that benefits working families and the middle class, including expansion of the Child Tax Credit to reduce child poverty.2 refs ▾

Health CareSupports building on the Affordable Care Act by championing a public option, lowering drug costs through Medicare negotiation, and expanding access to mental and behavioral health services.1 ref ▾

Health Care - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet ↗

ImmigrationCalls for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform that secures the border, provides a pathway to citizenship, and honors the nation's immigrant heritage.3 refs ▾

National Security & Foreign PolicySupports strengthening U.S. alliances and the rules-based international order, backing Ukraine against Russian aggression, and investing in military deterrence against autocratic threats.1 ref ▾

National Security & Foreign Policy - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet ↗

TaxationSupports expanding the Child Tax Credit through legislation like the American Family Act to reduce child poverty and assist low- and middle-income families.1 ref ▾

Child Tax Credit - U.S. Senator Michael Bennet ↗

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide B001267

Total votes

877

Missed

82 (9.4%)

Committees

✅ YeaA bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from certain countries in Africa under the African Growth and Opportunity Act, to extend customs user fees, and for other purposes.HR6500 · 2026-08-03

On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedResult: Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayAn executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.SRES817 · 2026-07-30

On the ResolutionResult: Resolution Agreed toRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 82 · Mostly consistent

⚡ moderateS4784vs. stated position on National Security & Foreign Policy ▾

Voted against advancing the FY2027 defense authorization bill, which funds military construction and deterrence programs; likely reflects objections to specific provisions rather than opposition to defense spending itself.'

Voted Nay on 2026-07-14 — see the roll call ↗

Community notes

Reader-contributed context, ranked by the community — not IJR editorial.

Committee assignments

🏛️ Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry🏛️ Senate Committee on Finance🏛️ Senate Committee on Rules and Administration🏛️ Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

📊 Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.