Verdict
🟢Mostly TrueConfidence
Solid evidence with some gaps or secondary sources.
What We Found
The claim that Senator Susan Collins votes with Donald Trump 95% of the time is supported by data from CQ Roll Call regarding her voting record in 2025. While the statistic is accurate for that specific timeframe, it lacks the context that her alignment with the president has fluctuated over time and that she has broken with him on key legislative measures.
Evidence
The statement made by Graham Platner on June 9, 2026, regarding Senator Susan Collins' voting record, aligns with data provided by CQ Roll Call, a nonpartisan organization that tracks congressional voting patterns. According to their analysis, Senator Collins supported President Donald Trump's position on legislation approximately 95% of the time during 2025. However, this figure represents a specific snapshot in time. During President Trump's first term, her alignment was recorded at approximately 90%. Furthermore, while the 95% figure is statistically accurate based on the cited methodology, it does not capture the nuance of her legislative record. Senator Collins has frequently touted her record of bipartisanship and has notably broken with the Republican party and President Trump on several high-profile votes. Therefore, while the number is correct, it is often used in political discourse to characterize her as a 'rubber stamp,' which ignores the instances where she has acted as a pivotal dissenting vote.
What's Missing or Misleading
The claim omits that Senator Collins' voting alignment with President Trump has varied throughout his presidency (e.g., 90% during his first term) and fails to acknowledge that she has cast decisive votes against the administration on key issues, which distinguishes her from other members of her party.
Sources Reviewed (3)
Yes, Collins usually votes with Trump, as Platner said. But she broke with him at key moments.
Fact-checking Platner's claim that Sen. Collins votes 'with Donald Trump 95% of the time'
Primary Sources
This fact-check was generated by automated AI research. It has not been examined by a human reviewer.