First Senate Debate Clash

Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic challenger Troy Jackson faced off in Maine for their first debate.

“She stood with Donald Trump whenever he wanted that 96% of the time, she votes with him”

Trump Voting Record Dispute

Jackson claimed Collins votes with Trump 96% of the time, while Collins said the study only looked at 30% of votes.

“He has said that I vote with President Trump 95% of the time”

Abortion Vote Differences

Collins defended her vote to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, noting she supported Democratic nominees to the court.

“In fact, I am the only Republican senator to have voted for Justice [Sonia] Sotomayor, [Elena] Kagan and [Ketanji Brown] Jackson”

ICE Funding Clash

Jackson criticized Collins over a bill providing ICE with $35 billion in additional funding, calling it harmful to public safety.

“You don't put more money into an agency that is killing people across this country”

Upcoming Debates

Collins and Jackson will meet again Thursday for another debate, with other states hosting closely watched Senate debates this week.