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Sen. Susan Collins sets record with 10,000 straight Senate votes

Denver7 · · 333 words · By Justin Boggs
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Susan Collins became the first senator in history to record 10,000 consecutive votes without missing a single roll call, continuing a streak that began in 1997.

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What happened

Susan Collins became the first senator in history to record 10,000 consecutive votes without missing a single roll call, continuing a streak that began in 1997.

Why it matters

Collins cast her first vote after being elected in 1996, when she voted to confirm President Bill Clinton’s nomination of Madeleine Albright as secretary of state.

Common ground

“No matter what has been going on in the world or in her life, Senator Collins has never missed a vote in her entire Senate career,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Appeal to Pride: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 60% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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Appeal to Pride 70% confidence
Flattering the audience to gain acceptance of a claim.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to pride helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A recent University of Massachusetts Lowell poll showed Platner holding a slight lead over Collins.”
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Multiple web search results explicitly state that a University of Massachusetts Lowell poll showed Graham Platner holding a slight lead over Susan Collins.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... LOWELL, Mass. – Democratic upstart Graham Platner holds a slight lead over Republican incumbent Susan Collins in a general election matchup for ...
https://www.uml.edu/news/press-releases/2026/06042026-maine-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 1, 2026 ... Curious.. where are the statistics for the poll? How many Republicans were pulled and how many Democrats were called?
https://www.facebook.com/WGME13/posts/a-new-poll-shows-democ…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 4, 2026 ... 965 votes, 296 comments. A new independent poll from the University of Massachusetts Lowell shows Democratic front-runner Graham Platner ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/Maine/comments/1twuks4/graham_platn…
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Claim 2: “Graham Platner... faces allegations of inappropriate behavior toward former girlfriends.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant results about Billy Graham, Lindsey Graham, and a tire company. There is no evidence provided regarding allegations against Graham Platner.
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web search NEUTRAL — William Franklin Graham Jr. (/ ˈɡreɪəm /; November 7, 1918 – February 21, 2018) was an American evangelist, ordained Southern Baptist minister, and civil rights advocate, [1][2] whose broadcasts and w…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Graham
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · US Sen. Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican from South Carolina and ally of President Donald Trump, has died following an aortic dissection, according to a preliminary finding from the …
https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/12/politics/sen-lindsey-graham-d…
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web search NEUTRAL — Graham Tire is known for its excellent customer service, nationwide warranties, and everyday low prices on tires and auto services. Graham Tire only provides consumers with the best quality brands inc…
https://www.grahamtire.com/
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Claim 3: “one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Donald Trump after his first term in office.”
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Web search results confirm that 7 GOP senators voted to convict Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial and specifically cite Senator Collins delivering remarks following her vote.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator for Maine since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she is Maine's longest-serv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Collins
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Republican Party in the United States includes several factions, or wings. During the 19th century, Republican factions included the Half-Breeds, who supported civil service reform; the Radical Re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Factions_in_the_Republican_Par…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States on January 20, 2025. The president has the legal authority to nominate members of his cabinet to the United States Senate for con…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_cabinet_of_Donald_Trump
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Claim 4: “Collins is in a competitive reelection race against Democrat Graham Platner”
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Multiple sources, including Wikipedia and news reports, confirm that Susan Collins is running for reelection in 2026 and that Graham Platner was the Democratic nominee (though one source notes he ended his campaign in July).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States Senate election in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Maine. Republican incumbent Susan Collins is s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_elec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Graham Cunningham Platner (born September 1, 1984) is an American oyster farmer and Marine Corps veteran. Platner was the Democratic nominee in the 2026 US Senate election in Maine until he ended his …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Platner
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator for Maine since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she is Maine's longest-serv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Collins
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Claim 5: “Republican Sen. Susan Collins became the first senator in history to record 10,000 consecutive votes without missing a single roll call, continuing a streak that began in 1997.”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Senator Susan Collins became the first senator to record 10,000 consecutive votes without missing a roll call, starting in 1997.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maine was admitted to the Union on March 15, 1820. The state's U.S. senators belong to class 1 and class 2. Republican Susan Collins (first elected in 1996) and independent Angus King (first elected …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_senators…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The political positions of Susan Collins are reflected by her United States Senate voting record, public speeches, and interviews. Susan Collins is a Republican senator from Maine who has served since…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Susan_C…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator for Maine since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she is Maine's longest-serv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Collins
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Claim 6: “In the last session of Congress, Collins was one of only four senators not to miss a vote.”
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The evidence confirms she hit 10,000 votes, but only one source (Facebook/Web search) mentions her being one of only four senators not to miss a vote in the last session; this specific count is not corroborated by other independent sources provided.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... Collins cast her 10000th consecutive Senate vote Friday, becoming the first senator in history to reach the milestone without an absence.
https://www.scrippsnews.com/politics/congress/sen-susan-coll…
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web search NEUTRAL — Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator for Maine since 1997.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Collins
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... Susan Collins has now cast 10000 consecutive votes in the U.S. Senate without missing a single one, continuing her historic dedication to ...
https://www.facebook.com/collins4senator/posts/susan-collins…
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Claim 7: “Collins cast her first vote after being elected in 1996, when she voted to confirm President Bill Clinton’s nomination of Madeleine Albright as secretary of state.”
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Three independent web sources, including the Senator's own official site, confirm her first vote was to confirm Madeleine Albright as Secretary of State on January 22, 1997.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States Senate election in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Maine. Republican incumbent Susan Collins is s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_elec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Susan Elizabeth Rice (born November 17, 1964) is an American former diplomat, policy advisor, and public official. As a member of the Democratic Party, Rice served as the 22nd director of the United S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Rice
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — William Sebastian Cohen (born August 28, 1940) is an American attorney, author, and politician. A member of the Republican Party , Cohen also served as a member of the United States House of Represent…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Cohen
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Claim 8: “In the most recent Congress from 2023 to 2025, Collins was rated the least conservative Republican in the caucus.”
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While GovTrack is mentioned as providing ideology scores for the 118th Congress, the provided evidence does not explicitly state that Collins was rated the 'least conservative Republican' in the caucus.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2020 United States Senate election in Maine was held on November 3, 2020, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Maine. Republican incumbent Susan Collins won re-e…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_United_States_Senate_elec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 United States Senate election in Maine will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Maine. Republican incumbent Susan Collins is s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_Senate_elec…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Susan Margaret Collins (born December 7, 1952) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator for Maine since 1997. A member of the Republican Party, she is Maine's longest-serv…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Collins
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.