Susan Collins * *
American politician // United States Senator from Maine since January 3, 1997 (Serving with Angus King) // former Chair of the Senate Aging Committee (2015 – 2021) // former Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (2003 – 2007) // born December 7, 1952 in Caribou, Maine // Education: St. Lawrence University (BA) // Republican
American politician // United States Senator from Maine since January 3, 1997 (Serving with Angus King) // former Chair of the Senate Aging Committee (2015 – 2021) // former Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (2003 – 2007) // born December 7, 1952 in Caribou, Maine // Education: St. Lawrence University (BA) // Republican
11.16.21
Leahy’s retirement, coupled with that of Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Committee, means that the top two spots on the panel’s leadership will turn over in 2023. Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) are next in line to lead the committee on each side of the aisle.
—Alexis Simendinger & Al Weaver, "The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by ExxonMobil - Biden hails infrastructure law, talks with China's Xi," 16 Nov. 2021 {6:27 AM EST}
Leahy’s retirement, coupled with that of Sen. Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), ranking member on the Senate Appropriations Committee, means that the top two spots on the panel’s leadership will turn over in 2023. Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) are next in line to lead the committee on each side of the aisle.
—Alexis Simendinger & Al Weaver, "The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by ExxonMobil - Biden hails infrastructure law, talks with China's Xi," 16 Nov. 2021 {6:27 AM EST}
5.2.21
Sen. Susan Collins pushes back on 28 percent corporate tax rate, saying jobs would be lost
—Joseph Choi // 2 May 2021 // 9:45 AM EDT
Sen. Susan Collins pushes back on 28 percent corporate tax rate, saying jobs would be lost
—Joseph Choi // 2 May 2021 // 9:45 AM EDT
2.13.21
Seven Republican senators voted on Saturday to convict former President Trump of inciting the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. GOP Sens. Richard Burr (N.C.), Bill Cassidy (La.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Mitt Romney (Utah), Ben Sasse (Neb.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.) broke with their party, dealing a substantial blow to Trump.
—Jordain Carney, "Seven GOP senators vote to convict Trump," 13 Feb. 2021 {3:54 PM EST}
Seven Republican senators voted on Saturday to convict former President Trump of inciting the rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. GOP Sens. Richard Burr (N.C.), Bill Cassidy (La.), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Mitt Romney (Utah), Ben Sasse (Neb.) and Pat Toomey (Pa.) broke with their party, dealing a substantial blow to Trump.
—Jordain Carney, "Seven GOP senators vote to convict Trump," 13 Feb. 2021 {3:54 PM EST}
11.12.20
Two Senate Republicans have announced their opposition to Shelton, Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) and Sen. Mitt Romney (Utah)... Collins in July said she had “serious concerns about the nomination.” “In her past statements, Ms. Shelton has openly called for the Federal Reserve to be less independent of the political branches, and has even questioned the need for a central bank. This is not the right signal to send, particularly in the midst of the pandemic,” Collins said.
—Alexander Bolton, "Controversial Trump nominee Judy Shelton to pass Senate next week," 12 Nov. 2020 {3:43 PM EST}
Two Senate Republicans have announced their opposition to Shelton, Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) and Sen. Mitt Romney (Utah)... Collins in July said she had “serious concerns about the nomination.” “In her past statements, Ms. Shelton has openly called for the Federal Reserve to be less independent of the political branches, and has even questioned the need for a central bank. This is not the right signal to send, particularly in the midst of the pandemic,” Collins said.
—Alexander Bolton, "Controversial Trump nominee Judy Shelton to pass Senate next week," 12 Nov. 2020 {3:43 PM EST}
10.16.20
Trump rebukes Collins amid difficult reelection fight
—Morgan Chalfant // 16 Oct. 2020 // 9:44 AM EDT
Trump rebukes Collins amid difficult reelection fight
—Morgan Chalfant // 16 Oct. 2020 // 9:44 AM EDT
9.30.20
Another Republican woman in a toss-up race, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), called it “the least educational debate of any presidential debate I’ve ever seen.” Collins said “there was fault on both sides” and lamented “the name calling was very unbecoming for a presidential debate.” She also said it was a mistake for Trump not to unequivocally condemn white supremacy.
—Alexander Bolton, "GOP lawmakers gloomy, back on defense after debate fiasco," 30 Sep. 2020 {8:56 PM EDT}
9.21.20
GOP brushes back charges of hypocrisy in Supreme Court fight
—John Bowden // 21 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EST
9.19.20
Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) would be viewed as immediate swing votes. Collins said in 2018 that she would not support a nominee who is “hostile” to Roe v. Wade.
—Morgan Chalfant, Jordain Carney, John Kruzel & Brett Samuels, "Barrett seen as a front-runner for Trump Supreme Court pick," 19 Sep. 2020 {1:30 PM EDT}
Such concerns are particularly relevant to Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Cory Gardner (Colo.), who are among the most endangered GOP incumbents. Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) would also have their political lives complicated by a vote on a Supreme Court nominee.
—Niall Stanage, "The Memo: Court battle explodes across tense election landscape," 19 Sep. 2020 {9:15 AM EDT}
9.10.20
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) joined a number of Senate Democrats on the letter Van Hollen led, and a spokesperson for House Armed Services Committee ranking member Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) said the congressman is concerned about the consequences of the deferral and has asked the Defense Department for information about how it plans to ensure that military members and their families don’t face surprises next year.
—Naomi Jagoda, "Trump payroll-tax deferral for federal workers sparks backlash," 10 Sep. 2020 {6:00 AM EDT}
Another Republican woman in a toss-up race, Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), called it “the least educational debate of any presidential debate I’ve ever seen.” Collins said “there was fault on both sides” and lamented “the name calling was very unbecoming for a presidential debate.” She also said it was a mistake for Trump not to unequivocally condemn white supremacy.
—Alexander Bolton, "GOP lawmakers gloomy, back on defense after debate fiasco," 30 Sep. 2020 {8:56 PM EDT}
9.21.20
GOP brushes back charges of hypocrisy in Supreme Court fight
—John Bowden // 21 Sep. 2020 // 6:00 AM EST
9.19.20
Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) would be viewed as immediate swing votes. Collins said in 2018 that she would not support a nominee who is “hostile” to Roe v. Wade.
—Morgan Chalfant, Jordain Carney, John Kruzel & Brett Samuels, "Barrett seen as a front-runner for Trump Supreme Court pick," 19 Sep. 2020 {1:30 PM EDT}
Such concerns are particularly relevant to Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Cory Gardner (Colo.), who are among the most endangered GOP incumbents. Sens. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) would also have their political lives complicated by a vote on a Supreme Court nominee.
—Niall Stanage, "The Memo: Court battle explodes across tense election landscape," 19 Sep. 2020 {9:15 AM EDT}
9.10.20
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) joined a number of Senate Democrats on the letter Van Hollen led, and a spokesperson for House Armed Services Committee ranking member Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) said the congressman is concerned about the consequences of the deferral and has asked the Defense Department for information about how it plans to ensure that military members and their families don’t face surprises next year.
—Naomi Jagoda, "Trump payroll-tax deferral for federal workers sparks backlash," 10 Sep. 2020 {6:00 AM EDT}
3.4.20
Ratcliffe nomination puts Susan Collins in tough spot
—Alexander Bolton // 4 Mar. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
Ratcliffe nomination puts Susan Collins in tough spot
—Alexander Bolton // 4 Mar. 2020 // 6:00 AM EDT
United States Senator from Maine
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 1997
Serving with Angus King
Preceded by William Cohen
Chair of the Senate Aging Committee
In office January 3, 2015 – February 3, 2021
Preceded by Bill Nelson
Succeeded by Bob Casey Jr.
Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by Joe Lieberman
Succeeded by Joe Lieberman
Born: Susan Margaret Collins
Spouse: Thomas Daffron (m. 2012)
Parents: Donald Collins, Patricia McGuigan
Relative: Samuel Collins (uncle)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 1997
Serving with Angus King
Preceded by William Cohen
Chair of the Senate Aging Committee
In office January 3, 2015 – February 3, 2021
Preceded by Bill Nelson
Succeeded by Bob Casey Jr.
Chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007
Preceded by Joe Lieberman
Succeeded by Joe Lieberman
Born: Susan Margaret Collins
Spouse: Thomas Daffron (m. 2012)
Parents: Donald Collins, Patricia McGuigan
Relative: Samuel Collins (uncle)