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Susan M. Collins

R U.S. Senate
State
ME
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
29 years, 3 months
18
Recorded Votes
7
Became Law
35
Bills Sponsored
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Susan M. Collins is an Independent Senator from ME serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 5th term, they have cast 18 recorded votes, seen 7 measures become law, and sponsored 35 bills. They won their 2020 election with 50.4% of the vote, a 8.5-point margin. Up for re-election November 2026.

18 Votes 7 Laws 35 Bills Sponsored 50.4% 2020 Win 5 Terms 2026 Re-election
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