Senator Susan Collins made a lot of promises during the debate on the Republican tax bill, many of which she simply didn’t seem bothered to keep and many of which still remain unfulfilled. Below is a review of what Senator Collins said she originally wanted in a tax bill versus what she actually voted to approve:

On passing so-called healthcare fixes before tax reform (then before the end of the year)

What Collins first said: “Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said early Thursday that she expects legislation to lower health-care premiums to pass Congress before senators take a final vote on a $1.5 trillion tax-reform bill that would repeal the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate.” [The Hill]

What Collins said later: “Senator Collins has a written commitment from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that he will support their passage before the end of the year. House leadership has not provided a written commitment, but Collins says she's received assurance from the vice president.” [Maine Public]

What actually happened: “Rather than considering a broad year-end funding agreement as we expected, it has become clear that Congress will only be able to pass another short-term extension to prevent a government shutdown and to continue a few essential programs.”

FLASHBACK:

“I'm absolutely confident, I have it in writing, a statement by both Mitch McConnell and Speaker Ryan.” [Washington Examiner]

“You know, I’m really tired of the cynicism of the press. Why don’t we wait and see what happens?” [Talking Points Memo]

To read the Maine Democratic Party’s statement in reaction to Senator Collins’ massive broken promise, click HERE.

On the top individual tax rate:

What Collins said: “I do not believe that the top rate should be lowered for individuals who are making more than $1 million a year.” 

What Collins voted for: “Individuals would also see tax cuts, including a top rate of 37 percent, down from 39.6 percent.” [New York Times]

On the estate tax:

What Collins said: “I don’t think there’s any need to eliminate the estate tax.” 

What Collins voted for: “Unlike the House GOP bill, the final bill does not call for a repeal of the estate tax. But it essentially eliminates it for all but the smallest number of people by doubling the amount of money exempt from the estate tax.” [CNN Money]

On the repeal of the individual mandate: 

What Collins said: “Collins called that repeal provision ‘the biggest mistake’ in the Senate's tax bill. ‘I hope it will be dropped,’ she said.” 

What Collins voted for: “The sweeping Republican tax bill on the verge of final passage would repeal the individual mandate in 2019, potentially taking millions of people out of the health insurance market.” [Politico]