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Independent
· U.S. Senate · Vermont
Bernard Sanders
Serving since 1991. Currently representing Vermont in the U.S. Senate.
Years in office
35
Senate
Votes this Congress
100
recorded
Aligns with majority
14%
on 95 decided
Raised this cycle
–
not on ballot
How they vote vs. the majority
Of 95 decided roll-call votes this Congress, the member voted with the majority outcome on 13 and against on 82.
Voted with majority outcome (13)Voted against majority (82)
Recent votes that matter
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NAY
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784
NAY
On the Nomination PN938-2
NAY
On the Nomination PN930-3
YEA
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185
NAY
On the Cloture Motion PN938-2
Where the money comes from
Top contributing sources, current cycle
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What they’re working on
Bills sponsored, current Congress
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Committee assignments
14 assignments · Source: Senate.gov
Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
Subcommittee
Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
Subcommittee
Education and the American Family
Subcommittee
Employment and Workplace Safety
Subcommittee
Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water
Subcommittee
Health Care
Subcommittee
Primary Health and Retirement Security
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Member
Senate Committee on Finance
Member
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Ranking Member
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Member
Senate Committee on the Budget
Member
Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
Ranking Member
Taxation and IRS Oversight
Subcommittee
Reach Bernard’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 224-5141
Official website
sanders.senate.gov/
Office
332 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills Bernard has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
4982A bill to require employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to ensure that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 14, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to establish a Railroad Retirement Board Administrative Account, and for other purposes.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 14, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 13, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Introduced: Jul 13, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3905; text: CR S3747)
A bill to prohibit data brokers from selling and transferring certain sensitive data.
IntroducedIntroduced: Jul 13, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
ABLE Tomorrow Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 24, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 24, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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News mentioning Bernard
Recent coverage · Source: Google News
Bernie Sanders
New Bill: Senator Bernard Sanders introduces S. 4602: Abolish Super PACs Act
Press Release: Senator Bernie Sanders Issues Statement on Ethics Reform
Press Release: Sanders Urges Senate Hearing on Kennedy's Misinformation Regarding Autism and Vaccines
Press Release: Senator Bernie Sanders Calls for U.S. Senate Resolution Against War with Iran
Press Release: Senator Bernie Sanders Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Construction
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Ambassador Xie Feng met with U.S. Senator Bernard Sanders, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the United States of America
Press Release: Sanders Issues Statement Following Vote Against Federal Funding Bill
Press Release: Sanders Secures Senate Vote to Redirect $75 Billion from ICE Funding to Medicaid
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