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Michael F. Bennet

DemocratColoradoCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source

How they voted 917

Their recorded votes in Congress, including what was decided and how they voted.

Yea/Aye supports the question being voted on. Nay/No opposes it. Colors describe the recorded choice, not a political rating.

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Senate vote #377 · 2025Nomination PN55-6
Nay

Confirm Bryan Bedford as FAA administrator

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford of Indiana as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for a five-year term. The confirmation vote was 53-43.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on July 9, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Bryan Bedford, of Indiana, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
Official question
On the Nomination PN55-6
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
Measure title
Bryan Bedford, of Indiana, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #376 · 2025Nomination PN12-24
Nay

Limit debate on Scott Kupor’s OPM nomination

AI-assisted summary

Scott Kupor was nominated to serve as Director of the Office of Personnel Management for four years. The Senate agreed, 51-46, to limit further debate on his nomination; this vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on July 9, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Scott Kupor to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN12-24
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
Measure title
Scott Kupor, of California, to be Director of the Office of Personnel Management for a term of four years
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #375 · 2025Nomination PN12-20
Nay

Confirm Preston Griffith as Energy under secretary

AI-assisted summary

The Senate confirmed Preston Griffith of Virginia as Under Secretary of Energy. The confirmation vote was 54-43.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on July 9, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Confirmation: Preston Griffith, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Energy
Official question
On the Nomination PN12-20
Chamber result
Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
Measure title
Preston Griffith, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Energy
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #374 · 2025Nomination PN55-6
Nay

Limit debate on Bryan Bedford’s FAA nomination

AI-assisted summary

Bryan Bedford was nominated to serve as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for a five-year term. The Senate agreed, 47-42, to limit further debate on his nomination; this vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on July 8, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Bryan Bedford to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN55-6
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-42)
Measure title
Bryan Bedford, of Indiana, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #373 · 2025Nomination PN12-20
Nay

Limit debate on Preston Griffith’s Energy nomination

AI-assisted summary

Preston Griffith was nominated to serve as Under Secretary of Energy. The Senate agreed, 47-41, to limit further debate on his nomination; this vote did not confirm him.

Context: Official Senate roll call held on July 8, 2025. The member’s recorded choice and the chamber’s overall result are separate.

Sources & original record
Official title
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Preston Griffith to be Under Secretary of Energy
Official question
On the Cloture Motion PN12-20
Chamber result
Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-41)
Measure title
Preston Griffith, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Energy
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #372 · 2025H.R. 1
Nay

Pass H.R. 1 on taxes, federal programs, and the debt limit

AI-assisted summary

H.R. 1 addresses taxes, spending and federal programs, and the statutory debt limit, among other matters. The Senate passed the bill, 50–50, with the vice president casting the deciding vote. Passing the bill in the Senate did not itself make it law.

Context: The supplied background summarizes the Senate-passed version dated July 1, 2025; the record does not provide a separate description of the precise amended text voted on.

Sources & original record
Official title
H.R. 1, as Amended
Official question
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1
Chamber result
Bill Passed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
Measure title
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Legislative background
Passed Senate · 2025-07-01. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #371 · 2025S.Amdt. 2360
Nay

Replace H.R. 1 with a broad budget reconciliation bill

AI-assisted summary

The amendment replaced the text of H.R. 1 with a broad reconciliation measure covering taxes, health programs, agriculture, energy, immigration, defense, and other subjects. The Senate agreed to the substitute amendment, as amended, by a 51–50 vote, with the vice president breaking the tie. This vote approved the amendment to the bill; it was not a vote to pass H.R. 1 itself.

Context: The supplied text is the amendment as submitted on June 28, 2025. The vote record says the Senate agreed to it “as amended” on July 1, but the supplied records do not show the later changes; this summary describes the submitted version and may not capture the exact text agreed to.

Senate vote #370 · 2025S.Amdt. 2848
Nay

Replace the H.R. 1 amendment with a broad reconciliation bill

AI-assisted summary

Graham’s amendment proposed replacing the text of the underlying amendment with a comprehensive reconciliation measure covering agriculture and nutrition, defense, energy, taxes, health programs, immigration, and other subjects. The Senate agreed to the amendment, 51–50, with the Vice President breaking the tie. This vote adopted the amendment’s text; it did not itself pass H.R. 1.

Context: The dated June 30 submitted text is the version available for explaining the proposal; the roll-call record notes that a point of order struck page 1, lines 3–5 on July 1, but supplies no further text showing the final floor version. The summary therefore describes the submitted version, not every change in the text as voted on.

Senate vote #369 · 2025S.Amdt. 2849
Yea

Reject removing delayed SNAP state matching fund requirements

AI-assisted summary

The amendment would have removed a provision delaying implementation of state matching fund requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Senate rejected the amendment, 45–55, so it did not make that change to the underlying bill.

Context: The record describes the amendment’s purpose but does not provide the text of the provision it would have removed.

Sources & original record
Official title
Klobuchar Amdt. No. 2849
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2849 to S.Amdt. 2848 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (45-55)
Measure title
To strike a provision relating to delayed implementation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program matching funds requirements.
Amendment purpose
To strike a provision relating to delayed implementation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program matching funds requirements.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #368 · 2025S.Amdt. 2585
Yea

Reject removing funding for the Office of Management and Budget

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed removing appropriations for the Office of Management and Budget from H.R. 1. The Senate rejected it, 50–50, so the proposed removal was not adopted.

Context: The record identifies the proposed change but does not specify the amount or details of the appropriations.

Sources & original record
Official title
Van Hollen Amdt. No. 2585
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2585 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (50-50)
Measure title
To strike the appropriations for the Office of Management and Budget.
Amendment purpose
To strike the appropriations for the Office of Management and Budget.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #367 · 2025S.Amdt. 2847
Yea

Senate rejected airport lease revenue for aviation safety improvements

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed using revenue from lease payments for the Metropolitan Washington Airports for aviation safety improvements and other purposes. The Senate rejected this amendment, 50–50; the vote decided whether to add this change to a pending amendment, not whether H.R. 1 passed.

Context: The vote concerned an amendment to a pending amendment to H.R. 1, not final passage of H.R. 1.

Sources & original record
Official title
Warner Amdt. No. 2847
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2847 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (50-50)
Measure title
Use of revenues from lease payments from Metropolitan Washington Airports for aviation safety improvements and other purposes.
Amendment purpose
Use of revenues from lease payments from Metropolitan Washington Airports for aviation safety improvements and other purposes.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #366 · 2025S.Amdt. 2564
Yea

Senate rejected repeal of clean energy credit terminations

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed repealing changes that terminate certain clean energy tax credits. The Senate rejected it, 49–51; this vote decided whether to add that repeal to a pending amendment, not whether H.R. 1 passed.

Context: The vote concerned an amendment to a pending amendment to H.R. 1, not final passage of H.R. 1.

Sources & original record
Official title
Shaheen Amdt. No. 2564
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2564 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (49-51)
Measure title
To repeal amendments that terminate certain clean energy credits, and for other purposes.
Amendment purpose
To repeal amendments that terminate certain clean energy credits, and for other purposes.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #365 · 2025S.Amdt. 2719
Yea

Senate rejected changes to the residential clean energy credit termination

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed modifying the provision that ends the residential clean energy credit. The Senate rejected it, 48–52; the vote decided whether to add that change to a pending amendment, not whether H.R. 1 passed.

Context: The supplied description does not specify how the amendment would modify the termination provision. The vote concerned an amendment to a pending amendment to H.R. 1, not final passage of H.R. 1.

Sources & original record
Official title
Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 2719
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2719 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (48-52)
Measure title
To modify the provision terminating the residential clean energy credit, and for other purposes.
Amendment purpose
To modify the provision terminating the residential clean energy credit, and for other purposes.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #364 · 2025S.Amdt. 2717
Yea

Senate rejected equal tax treatment for wind and solar facilities

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed maintaining equal treatment for wind and solar facilities under the tax code. The Senate rejected it, 47–53; this vote decided whether to add that provision to a pending amendment, not whether H.R. 1 passed.

Context: The vote concerned an amendment to a pending amendment to H.R. 1, not final passage of H.R. 1.

Sources & original record
Official title
Rosen Amdt. No. 2717
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2717 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (47-53)
Measure title
To maintain parity for wind and solar facilities under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Amendment purpose
To maintain parity for wind and solar facilities under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #363 · 2025S.Amdt. 2814
Yea

Senate removed the section supporting artificial intelligence

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed striking a section relating to support for artificial intelligence. The Senate agreed to the amendment, 99–1, so it adopted this proposed change to a pending amendment; this vote did not pass H.R. 1 itself.

Context: The vote concerned an amendment to a pending amendment to H.R. 1, not final passage of H.R. 1.

Sources & original record
Official title
Blackburn Amdt. No. 2814
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2814 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Agreed to (99-1)
Measure title
To strike the section relating to support for artificial intelligence.
Amendment purpose
To strike the section relating to support for artificial intelligence.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #362 · 2025S.Amdt. 2435
Yea

Senate rejected Medicare drug price cuts and expanded coverage

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed cutting Medicare prescription drug prices in half and expanding Medicare coverage to dental, vision, and hearing care. The Senate rejected it, 47–53, short of the three-fifths majority required; the vote did not decide whether H.R. 1 passed.

Context: The vote concerned an amendment to a pending amendment to H.R. 1, not final passage of H.R. 1.

Sources & original record
Official title
Sanders Amdt. No. 2435
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2435 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
Measure title
To cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare in half and expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing.
Amendment purpose
To cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare in half and expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #361 · 2025S.Amdt. 2817
Yea

Remove Medicaid payment limits from the underlying amendment

AI-assisted summary

This amendment sought to strike a provision limiting certain Medicaid payments from a larger amendment to H.R. 1. The Senate rejected the amendment, 48–52, so the proposed deletion was not adopted in this vote.

Context: The record does not describe the underlying limits or identify the larger amendment’s other provisions.

Sources & original record
Official title
Kim Amdt. No. 2817
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2817 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (48-52)
Measure title
To strike a provision relating to limitations on certain Medicaid payments.
Amendment purpose
To strike a provision relating to limitations on certain Medicaid payments.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #360 · 2025S.Amdt. 2745
Nay

Rejecting an amendment to end wind and solar tax credits

AI-assisted summary

The amendment proposed ending wind and solar credits. The Senate rejected the amendment, 21–79, so this proposal was not adopted. This vote was on the amendment to another amendment to H.R. 1, not on final passage of H.R. 1.

Context: The supplied description gives the amendment’s purpose, not its full text; the vote concerned an amendment to amendment 2360, so it does not establish the final contents of H.R. 1.

Sources & original record
Official title
Lee Amdt. No. 2745
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2745 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (21-79)
Measure title
To terminate wind and solar credits.
Amendment purpose
To terminate wind and solar credits.
Legislative background
Submitted amendment purpose (not full amendment text) · 2025-07-01. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #359 · 2025H.R. 1
Yea

Send H.R. 1 on taxes, spending and debt limit back to committee

AI-assisted summary

H.R. 1 is a broad reconciliation bill addressing taxes, federal program spending and the statutory debt limit, among other matters. This vote rejected Warnock’s motion to send the bill back to the Senate Finance Committee with instructions; it did not decide whether H.R. 1 itself should pass. The motion was rejected, 48–51.

Context: The supplied background summarizes a July 1 version of the bill; the record does not specify the motion’s instructions.

Sources & original record
Official title
Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions
Official question
On the Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)
Chamber result
Motion Rejected (48-51)
Measure title
A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Legislative background
Passed Senate · 2025-07-01. This is separate from the date of the vote.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1
Senate vote #358 · 2025S.Amdt. 2382
Yea

School scholarship program: eliminate scholarships for elementary and secondary education

AI-assisted summary

This amendment concerned a program of scholarships for elementary and secondary students attending public, private, or religious schools. The vote rejected the amendment, 50–50, so this proposal to eliminate the scholarship program was not adopted. This vote was on an amendment to another amendment to H.R. 1, not on final passage of the bill.

Context: The amendment’s stated purpose describes the proposal; the record does not provide further details about the scholarship program.

Sources & original record
Official title
Hirono Amdt. No. 2382
Official question
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 2382 to S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)
Chamber result
Amendment Rejected (50-50)
Measure title
To eliminate a program of qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships for public, private, or religious schools.
Amendment purpose
To eliminate a program of qualified elementary and secondary education scholarships for public, private, or religious schools.
Congress
119th Congress · Session 1