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John Hickenlooper
DemocratU.S. Senator · Colorado
U.S. Senator since 2021 · Governor of Colorado 2011–2019 · Mayor of Denver 2003–2011
- Current term
- Next election
- Committees
Promise scorecard
- 0KeptKept
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- 0CompromiseCompromise
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- 0In progressIn progress
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- 0BlockedBlocked
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- 0BrokenBroken
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What they promised
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How they voted
- roll-call votes
- 915
- with their party
- 94.8%
- missed (1.1%)
- 10
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act · Sep 30, 2026
Where they come from
Offices held
- U.S. Senator, Colorado · 2021 – now
- Governor of Colorado · 2011 – 2019
- Mayor of Denver, Colorado · 2003 – 2011
Work before office
- Geologist, restaurateur, mayor, governor
Education
- The Haverford School, 1970
- Bachelor’s degree, Wesleyan University, 1974
- Master’s degree, Wesleyan University, 1980
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Full background and sourcesBackground
- Born
- Feb 7, 1952 · Narberth, Pennsylvania
- Education
- The Haverford School, 1970
- Bachelor’s degree, Wesleyan University, 1974
- Master’s degree, Wesleyan University, 1980
- Work outside office
- Geologist, restaurateur, mayor, governor
- First elected to Congress
- 2020, U.S. Senate
- Military service
- None recorded
Career
Path
- Mayor of Denver
- Governor of Colorado
- U.S. Senate
2021 – now, current,Federal
U.S. Senator, Colorado
2011 – 2019, past,State
Governor of Colorado
2003 – 2011, past,Local
Mayor of Denver, Colorado
In office
Committees · 119th Congress
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Energy and Natural Resources
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Leadership
- No current leadership role
Voting record
94.8%
Votes with the Democratic majority
10
Missed votes
915
Senate roll calls
Recent votes
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On the nomination · Confirmed 47–41
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On cloture · Agreed to 53–47
- NayRatepayer Protection Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 57–43 (60 needed)
- NayStop Insider Trading Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 53–47 (60 needed)
- YeaA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On motion to discharge · Rejected 47–51
- YeaA 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".
On motion to proceed · Rejected 48–51
- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
On passage · Passed 77–22
- YeaTo establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
On the amendment · Rejected 47–52
- YeaTo increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
On the amendment · Rejected 49–50
- NayTo limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
On the amendment · Rejected 42–54
Sponsored bills
- S. 5587
In committee
- S.J.Res. 211
In committee
- S. 5176
In committee
- S. 4730
In committee
- S. 4382
In committee