Susan
Collins

Collins has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports federal investment in Alzheimer's researchCollins sponsored the Alzheimer's Accountability and Investment Act (S.134), which was enacted into law. The bill addresses federal planning and funding commitments related to Alzheimer's disease research, reflecting a legislative focus on neurological disease as a national health priority.
• 02
  Supports reauthorization of federal arts programsCollins sponsored the NAPA Reauthorization Act (S.133), which was enacted into law. The bill reauthorizes programs under the National Arts and Public Administration framework, maintaining federal support for these activities.
• 03
  Has voted against party on multiple confirmationsOn several high-profile, close-margin Senate confirmation votes, Collins voted against the position held by the majority of her party. These include votes on PN.787-1, PN.11-7, PN.12-35, PN.346-2, and PN.376, each of which was decided by a margin of fewer than five votes.
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  Has supported nominees opposed by party majorityOn multiple close-margin confirmation votes, Collins voted in favor of nominees where her vote differed from her party's majority position. These votes include PN.1651, PN.80, PN.89, PN.39, PN.817, PN.903, PN.1403, PN.81, and PN.65, several of which included cloture votes.
• 05
  Holds leadership role over federal appropriationsCollins currently chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, the panel responsible for drafting and advancing annual federal spending legislation. This position places her at the center of congressional deliberations over discretionary spending across all federal departments and agencies.