Comedian Bill Maher contributed $1 million to a super PACs affiliated with Senate Democrats last month, Politico reported on Thursday.

The "Real Time with Bill Maher" host reportedly made a $1 million donation to Senate Majority PAC in late August, campaign finance disclosures obtained by the publication revealed.

The move reportedly marks the first political donation of six-to seven-figures that the comedian has made since 2012 when he donated $1 million to a committee supporting former President Obama’s bid for a second term in the White House.

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Maher is among several wealthy donors backing Democrats in the midterms, including Newsweb Corporation Chairman Fred Eychaner, who reportedly donated $6 million to the House Majority PAC and Senate Majority PAC. Financier George Soros donated $1.4 million, and real estate broker George Marcus made a $1 million contribution to Senate Majority PAC.

Last month, Maher contributed $1 million to a super PAC aligned with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerCruz blocks amended resolution honoring Ginsburg over language about her dying wish Senate Democrats introduce legislation to probe politicization of pandemic response Schumer interrupted during live briefing by heckler: 'Stop lying to the people' MORE (D-N.Y.) that focuses on electing Democrats to the Senate.

The HBO host also jokingly offered Mitt Romney Willard (Mitt) Mitt RomneyBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power The Memo: Trump's strengths complicate election picture MORE $1 million earlier this year to oust President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE.

"I would gladly give Romney $1 million tomorrow if he would take over America. Swear to god!” Maher joked in July.

“I will become a Mormon, how about that?” the self-declared atheist said at the time, referring to Romney's religion.

Update: The story has been update to more accurately reflect the amount Maher and others contributed.