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Bernard Sanders
U.S. Senator · Vermont
- Independent
- Since 1991
- Tenure: 4+ terms
Refreshed 16 h ago
As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1Contact info
Capitol office
332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-5141
District offices
Burlington
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- Capitol office: 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-5141
- 1 Church St., 3rd Floor, Burlington, VT, 05401 · 802-862-0697
Evidence & sources
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Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23
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Scorecard
Voting Record
12.1/ 100
Ranked 40 of 47 in the Senate minority
Voting Record
12.1/ 100
How this score is calculated:
Roll calls cast
851 of 909 while seated (93.6%)
3rd percentile in cohort · 30 % weight
Substantive bills sponsored
36 of 36 sponsored · 37.6 points
16th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight
Bills enacted
0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored
0 passed a chamber · 1 reported · 35 introduced
Promise Adherence
0 of 5 promises scored
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Promise Adherence
0 of 5 promises scored
How this score is calculated:
Reviewed promises
0 scored of 5 needed
0 promises from 0 sources this term
Days in office this term
668 days (180 needed)
Promise capture coverage
0 of 3 source kinds settled
Recent activity
| Date | Action | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN1129”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-30 | Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN1129”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-30 | Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 9340 — Ratepayer Protection Act | Active |
| 2026-09-30 | Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | HR 7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act | Active |
| 2026-09-30 | Sponsored | SRES 946 — A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day". | Passed 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-09-30 | Sponsored | SRES 931 — A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States. | Proposed |
| 2026-09-30 | Sponsored | S 5651 — National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-09-30 | Sponsored | S 5626 — Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-09-29 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SRES 852 — A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. | Active |
| 2026-09-29 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 197 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". | Active |
| 2026-09-29 | Sponsored | SRES 920 — A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. | Proposed |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted nay on “On Passage of the Bill S. 4668”Bill Passed | S 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | Active |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Rejected | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-28 | Sponsored | SRES 913 — A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. | Passed 2026-09-28 |
| 2026-09-28 | Sponsored | SRES 911 — A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week". | Proposed |
| 2026-09-24 | Voted yea on “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89”Concurrent Resolution Rejected | HCONRES 89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Failed |
| 2026-09-24 | Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S. 4668”Cloture Motion Agreed to | S 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026 | Active |
| 2026-09-24 | Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-09-24 | Sponsored | S 5532 — Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act | Proposed |
| 2026-09-24 | Sponsored | SRES 900 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture. | Proposed |
| 2026-09-24 | Sponsored | S 5567 — Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act | Proposed |