Maine’s Sen. Susan Collins (R) cast her 10,000th consecutive roll call vote Thursday, marking a major milestone in her unbroken streak which began in 1997.

“Mainers are known for their work ethic, and they deserve a Senator who works just as hard for them,” Collins said in a statement celebrating the achievement.

“Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned the value of hard work, perseverance, and honoring your commitments,” said Collins. “I am proud to bring those Maine values with me to the Senate every day.”

“Representing the State of Maine is the honor of a lifetime, and I will continue serve with the diligence and responsibility that Mainers deserve,” Collins added.

Sen. Angus King (I) applauded Collins’ accomplishment in remarks offered on the Senate floor.

“I want to rise to also congratulate my colleague on a truly remarkable achievement that reflects her character and dedication to the people of this country,” said Sen. King.

“Our state is not one where the weather is always favorable, and it’s always easy to get here,” King said.

“And to have maneuvered through bad storms, snow storms, nor’easters, to be here for every single vote, since the first day she set foot in this chamber, is a truly remarkable achievement,” added King.

Senate leadership on both sides of the aisle also praised Collins’ accomplishment.

“For nearly 30 years, Susan Collins has shown up for Mainers, has ensured that they are represented in every single vote the Senate takes, no matter what,” said Majority Leader John Thune on the floor of the Senate.

“Susan takes pride in the milestones that she’s achieved, not because of any desire to have her name in the history books, but because to her, these votes are a tangible marker of the goal that she’s set for herself since she came to the United States Senate,” he said. “And that is ensuring that Mainers always have a voice.”

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

“This is truly a remarkable milestone,” he continued. “Many of us try hard to make every vote. Senator Collins has actually done it. 10,000 times in a row.”

“Senator Collins and I belong to different parties and do not always see eye to eye, but 10,000 consecutive roll call votes is an extraordinary streak by any measure, and I congratulate her on reaching it,” Minority Leader Schumer said.

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