Maine

On the record

• IsraelVoted

  On April 15, 2026, Collins voted no on a motion to discharge S.J.Res. 138, a resolution disapproving a proposed U.S. foreign military sale to the Government of Israel. The motion was rejected 36-63.

  Roll call: U.S. Senate: Roll Call Vote 119th Congress - 2nd Session (Vote Number 81), U.S. Senate, April 15, 2026

• ICESaid

  At her first debate with Troy Jackson on Oct. 6, 2026, Collins said ICE should not be abolished but does need reform, and pointed to funding for body cameras, training and inspectors general in a homeland security bill.

  "It does need reform. But do you really want to abolish an agency that is responsible for deporting violent criminals?"

  Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over abortion, ICE and other issues in first debate, Maine Public, October 6, 2026

• The Trump administrationSaid

  On Sept. 11, 2026, Collins said President Trump's proposal to send $5,000 payments to most Americans if Republicans keep Congress would, from the analysis she had read, cost more than a trillion dollars, and that she did not see it as feasible, though a scaled-down, targeted version might be.

  "So I don't see that as being feasible in this economic environment. Maybe some scaled-down version that is limited and targeted, but not from the broad outlines that I've heard, not what the president has proposed."

  Collins calls Trump's $5,000 post-election payout 'extraordinarily expensive' and likely infeasible, Maine Public, September 11, 2026

• Where they want the country to go

  No public statement found as of October 18, 2026.

• Health careSaid

  After voting against final Senate passage of the 2025 reconciliation bill on July 1, 2025, Collins said she supported its tax relief but opposed it mainly because of its Medicaid changes.

  "My vote against this bill stems primarily from the harmful impact it will have on Medicaid, affecting low-income families and rural health care providers like our hospitals and nursing homes."

  Senator Collins' Statement on the Senate Reconciliation Bill, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (collins.senate.gov), July 1, 2025

• Foreign policySaid

  On April 30, 2026, Collins voted for a resolution directing the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran and said the War Powers Act's 60-day deadline is a requirement.

  "As I have said since these hostilities began, the President's authority as Commander-in-Chief is not without limits."

  Senator Collins' Statement on Her Vote to End Hostilities in Iran Ahead of 60-Day Deadline, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (collins.senate.gov), April 30, 2026

• Trade and tariffsSaid

  On Feb. 20, 2026, after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under emergency powers, Collins said only Congress has the authority to impose tariffs and that she had voted against the tariffs on Canada.

  "My votes against the President unilaterally imposing tariffs on Canada reflected the same conclusion as well as my belief that these tariffs often harm Maine's economy and consumers."

  Senator Collins' Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Emergency Tariffs, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (collins.senate.gov), February 20, 2026

• Money in politicsSaid

  At the Oct. 15, 2026 debate, Collins said she opposes "dark money" and supports full disclosure of political contributors.

  "I still think that there are reforms that could be made, and one of them is full disclosure of everyone who is contributing"

  Key takeaways from the final, fiery debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson, Maine Public, October 15, 2026

• Democracy and electionsSaid

  At the Oct. 15, 2026 debate, Collins said she opposes adding justices to the Supreme Court.

  "It's inconsistent with the whole idea of the Supreme Court being insulated from politics ... that would make it a total political body"

  Key takeaways from the final, fiery debate between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson, Maine Public, October 15, 2026