Senator · Colorado
Michael F. Bennet
D
ChamberSenate
PartyDemocrat
StateColorado
Michael F. Bennet is a U.S. Senator for Colorado.
On the Record 16 tracked votes
Biography
Michael Farrand Bennet is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Colorado, a seat he has held since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, he was appointed to the seat when Senator Ken Salazar became Secretary of the Interior. He previously worked as a managing director for the Anschutz Investment Company, chief of staff to Denver mayor John Hickenlooper, and superintendent of Denver Public Schools. He is married to Susan Daggett.
WikipediaFloor Statements
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026OPPOSE
“I will start with a constituent from Canon City. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the administration's recent plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research, NCAR. NCAR is a cornerstone of American scientific leadership and public safety. Since 1960, it has provided the essential infrastructure, including super computers, research, aircraft, and sophisticated modeling that protects American lives and our economy every single day. I urge you to push back against the move for the following reasons: public safety.”
January 6, 2026
Voting Record
NayMarch 26, 2026
NayJanuary 15, 2026