Michael F. Bennet — U.S. Senator from Colorado
Michael F. Bennet is a Democrat Senator representing Colorado, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Colorado |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1964-11-28 |
| Bioguide ID | B001267 |
Election & Term History
Michael F. Bennet has held 4 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2009.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-22 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Colorado | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Colorado | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Colorado | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Colorado | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Michael F. Bennet has cast 803 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Michael F. Bennet is more conservative than 86% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.246 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 86% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 803 |
| Votes with own party | 96.2% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 82 of 890 (9.2%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Michael F. Bennet in?
Michael F. Bennet is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Colorado.
How long has Michael F. Bennet served in Congress?
Michael F. Bennet's first term on record began in 2009, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
How does Michael F. Bennet's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Michael F. Bennet is more conservative than 86% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 803 recorded votes.
How often does Michael F. Bennet vote with their own party?
Michael F. Bennet has voted with the majority of their own party on 96.2% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 82 of 890 recorded votes (9.2%).