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Did Susan Collins vote against Pete Hegseth’s confirmation?

Matches stated direction. Collins voted against Hegseth’s confirmation; her vote does not establish her claimed organizing role or a colleague’s change of mind.

Susan M. Collins

Hegseth confirmation vote

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What they say

Collins said she organized opposition to Hegseth’s confirmation.

What the record shows ·

She voted against him on January 24, 2025. Senators split 50–50; Vice President Vance broke the tie to confirm him.

Limit: This verifies her vote, not her organizing role or the claimed vote switch.

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  1. Maine Public debate, 2026-10-15https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUGo7A3R9r8&t=385s

    Maine Public · Published Oct 15, 2026 · Reviewed Oct 28, 2026

    Paraphrase from the dated debate; timestamp links to the statement.

    candidate statement

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  2. Senate roll 15, Hegseth confirmation, January 24, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00015.htm

    U.S. Senate · Published Jan 24, 2025 · Reviewed Oct 28, 2026

    Collins voted Nay; senators split 50–50.

    official legislative record

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  3. Senate proceedings, January 24, 2025https://www.dailypress.senate.gov/friday-january-24-2025/

    U.S. Senate Daily Press Gallery · Published Jan 24, 2025 · Reviewed Oct 28, 2026

    Vice President Vance voted in the affirmative to break the tie.

    official legislative record

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