Susan M. Collins — U.S. Senator from Maine
Susan M. Collins is a Republican Senator representing Maine, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Maine |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1952-12-07 |
| Bioguide ID | C001035 |
Election & Term History
Susan M. Collins has held 5 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1997.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-07 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Maine | Republican |
| 2003-01-07 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Maine | Republican |
| 2009-01-06 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Maine | Republican |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Maine | Republican |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Maine | Republican |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Susan M. Collins has cast 885 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Susan M. Collins is more liberal than 100% of Senate Republicans on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | 0.124 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 100% of Senate Republicans |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 885 |
| Votes with own party | 84.3% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 0 of 890 (0.0%) |
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 Susan M. Collins in?
Susan M. Collins is a Republican, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Maine.
How long has Susan M. Collins served in Congress?
Susan M. Collins's first term on record began in 1997, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Susan M. Collins's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Susan M. Collins is more liberal than 100% of Senate Republicans in the 119th Congress, having cast 885 recorded votes.
How often does Susan M. Collins vote with their own party?
Susan M. Collins has voted with the majority of their own party on 84.3% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 0 of 890 recorded votes (0.0%).