Sen. Susan Collins' bipartisan record highlighted amid partisan attacks

Senator Susan Collins of Maine is identified as the most bipartisan Republican in the U.S. Senate, often co‑sponsoring legislation with Democrats. Historical data show she voted with Republicans about 59 % of the time from 1997‑2016, dropping to 28‑48 % between 2022‑2024, placing her near the bottom of party loyalty alongside Senator Lisa Murkowski. She has broken with her party on spending, health‑care and social issues, voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in 2021, and is ranked as the most moderate Republican and the most centrist senator overall.

Despite this record, some commentators have portrayed Collins as an extremist, falsely linking her vote to the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh with women's deaths and accusing her of supporting radical policies. These claims have been described as factually inaccurate and part of partisan rhetoric aimed at the Democratic Party’s alignment with other controversial figures.