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SENATOR COLLINS' 10,000TH VOTE

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On 2026-05-20, Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) delivered a floor speech titled "SENATOR COLLINS' 10,000TH VOTE" in the Senate.

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SENATOR COLLINS' 10,000TH VOTE

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2386] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SENATOR COLLINS' 10,000TH VOTE Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, on a separate note, in January of 1997, a determined daughter of northern Maine cast her first vote in the U.S. Senate. It was a humble start, and it has grown into one of the most remarkable records in Senate history--an unbroken streak of conservative votes that continues to this very day. For nearly 30 years, nothing--and I mean nothing--has stopped Senator Susan Collins from coming to this floor and casting her vote on behalf of the good people of Maine. Senator Collins now stands on the threshold of a significant milestone: 10,000 consecutive votes in the U.S. Senate. She hasn't missed a single vote in her entire Senate career--not one. This is a remarkable accomplishment. Of course, if you ask Susan, she will tell you that it wasn't about chasing a record; it was about reflecting the values of Maine. Susan votes with confidence, with courage, and with conviction. This is her commitment to her constituents. She works as hard for them as they do for their families. Her dedication is incredible. As the Senate majority whip, it is my job to count the votes. No matter the topic, I can count on this: Susan will be here. She will vote with intelligence and integrity, and she will be doing it for the people of Maine. Congratulations to Susan Collins on this historic achievement. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 minutes before the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

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SENATOR COLLINS' 10,000TH VOTE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2386] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SENATOR COLLINS' 10,000TH VOTE Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, on a separate note, in January of 1997, a determined daughter of northern Maine cast her first vote in the U.S. Senate. It was a humble start, and it has grown into one of the most remarkable records in Senate history--an unbroken streak of conservative votes that continues to this very day. For nearly 30 years, nothing--and I mean nothing--has stopped Senator Susan Collins from coming to this floor and casting her vote on behalf of the good people of Maine. Senator Collins now stands on the threshold of a significant milestone: 10,000 consecutive votes in the U.S. Senate. She hasn't missed a single vote in her entire Senate career--not one. This is a remarkable accomplishment. Of course, if you ask Susan, she will tell you that it wasn't about chasing a record; it was about reflecting the values of Maine. Susan votes with confidence, with courage, and with conviction. This is her commitment to her constituents. She works as hard for them as they do for their families. Her dedication is incredible. As the Senate majority whip, it is my job to count the votes. No matter the topic, I can count on this: Susan will be here. She will vote with intelligence and integrity, and she will be doing it for the people of Maine. Congratulations to Susan Collins on this historic achievement. I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant bill clerk proceeded to call the roll. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. MORAN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for up to 5 minutes before the scheduled rollcall vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________