Susan Collins's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
3 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 1 bill on the floor schedule
This week, Collins voted with the majority of Senate Republicans on 10 roll calls and against it on 2.
Senate in session
Senate in session
2 roll-call votes: 1 Nay, 1 Yea
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate in session
· Business meeting
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Mary Lazare, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, all of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, and Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, both to be a Member of the National Mediation Board.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
· Closed hearing
To receive a closed briefing on certain intelligence matters.
Senate Intelligence Committee · 219 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S.J.Res. 197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, where Collins sits · Collins voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 74 of 74 roll calls (100%).
Collins voted with the majority of Senate Republicans on 60 roll calls and against it on 14.
Votes against the party majority (14)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Susan Collins | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | No. 251 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
| Sep 28 | No. 248 | On the Amendment S. 4668Booker Amdt. No. 6805 | Amendment Rejected | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
| Sep 24 | No. 244 | On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89H. Con. Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
| Sep 15 | No. 234 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 3633 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Nay | Most Senate Republicans: Yea |
| Aug 8 | No. 230 | On the Nomination PN1078Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General | Nomination Confirmed | Nay | Most Senate Republicans: Yea |
| Aug 8 | No. 229 | On the Cloture Motion PN1078Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Republicans: Yea |
| Aug 8 | No. 227 | On the Motion to Table H.R. 6500Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747 | Motion to Table Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Republicans: Yea |
| Aug 5 | No. 222 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187 | Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
| Jul 30 | No. 216 | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 181 | Motion to Discharge Rejected | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
| Jul 23 | No. 207 | On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 180 from the Committee on Foreign Relations | Motion to Discharge Rejected | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
| Jul 21 | No. 201 | On the Nomination PN851-8Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade | Nomination Confirmed | Nay | Most Senate Republicans: Yea |
| Jul 16 | No. 198 | On the Cloture Motion PN851-8Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Republicans: Yea |
| Jun 24 | No. 192 | On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 185 | Motion to Proceed Rejected | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
| Jun 23 | No. 184 | On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86H. Con. Res. 86 | Concurrent Resolution Agreed to | Yea | Most Senate Republicans: Nay |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Collins (3)
S. 2398 Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-118.
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 activities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address vector-borne diseases (e.g., diseases spread by bites from ticks or mosquitoes).
S. 3296 Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
S. 5250 Medicare Home Health Payment Integrity and Protection Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4477-4478)
Cosponsored by Collins (48)
S.Res. 949 A resolution designating October 12, 2026, as "National Loggers Day".
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 926 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
S.Res. 923 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
S.Res. 924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 905 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
S. 5533 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5540 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for teacher and school leader quality enhancement and to enhance institutional aid.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S.Res. 863 A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
S. 4429 Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
S.Res. 871 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4862)
S.Res. 862 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4790; text: CR S4799-4800)
S. 4023 America’s Living Library Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.Res. 855 A resolution acknowledging that it is in the national interest of the United States to support democratic actors in the Russian Federation, commending the work of Russian civil society and independent media to expose and respond to the crimes of the government of Vladimir Putin and pursue accountability for such crimes.
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4758-4759)
S. 3211 Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 567.
S. 3791 Regional Ocean Partnerships Reauthorization Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 563.
S. 494 National Plan for Epilepsy Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4472 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 3897 Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 850 Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4189 INSULIN Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 552.
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 841 A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5341 Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 3589 RISE Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 543.
S. 5046 A bill to prohibit the transfer of certain offices and functions of the Department of Education to other Federal agencies, and for other purposes.
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 541.
S. 5232 Rural Residency Planning and Development Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 819 A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions.
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
S.Res. 821 A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
S.Res. 824 A resolution designating August 1, 2026, as "Gold Star Children's Day".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
S. 5161 CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 380 Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act
Latest action Jul 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 525.
S. 1874 Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.
S. 3900 Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504.
S. 2252 Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
S. 4443 Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 509.
S. 5119 A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 additional years.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 5065 Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5087 Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 5028 Ratepayer Protection Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S. 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2120 Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 4915 AI Labeling Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4911 Investing in State Energy Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
