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Bernard Sanders
Independent · U.S. Senate · Vermont

Bernard Sanders

Serving since 1991. Currently representing Vermont in the U.S. Senate.

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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

14%with 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
S. 4784 · Cloture on the motion to proceed rejected · Jul 14, 2026
NAY
On the Nomination PN938-2
Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit · Nomination confirmed · Jul 14, 2026
NAY
On the Nomination PN930-3
Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas · Nomination confirmed · Jul 13, 2026
YEA
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185
S.J.Res. 185 · Motion to proceed rejected · Jun 24, 2026
NAY
On the Cloture Motion PN938-2
Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit · Cloture motion agreed to · Jun 24, 2026

Where the money comes from

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What they’re working on

Bills sponsored, current Congress
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· Introduced · 0 cosponsors
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American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act
S 4825 · In committee · 0 cosponsors

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

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Cosponsored legislation

Bills Bernard has signed on to support

Co-Sponsored Legislation

4982
A 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.
4965
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.
4941
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.
801
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)
4946
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.
4498
ABLE Tomorrow Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Jun 24, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
4906
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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