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In the Senate, Collins Often Defies Trump but Rarely Stops Him

Published: 2026-10-11T18:59:04.000Z · 3-Minute Executive Summary

A recent review by The New York Times examined how Senator Susan Collins casts her legislative ballots. The findings indicate that while the lawmaker repeatedly parts ways with fellow party members and opposes Donald Trump, these dissenting actions almost never alter the final congressional results or prevent measures from passing.

Why It Matters: The legislator's opposition to her party rarely carries enough influence to determine the ultimate outcome of Senate actions.