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Bernard Sanders

U.S. Senator · Vermont

  • Independent
  • Since 1991
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 17 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-5141

  • District offices

    Burlington

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Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

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

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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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

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-09-24SponsoredS 5525 — Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-24SponsoredS 5532 — Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration ActProposed
2026-09-24SponsoredSRES 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
2026-09-24SponsoredS 5539 — Affordability is Access Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-23Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN999-1”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-23SponsoredS 5481 — Youth Voting Rights ActProposed
2026-09-23SponsoredS 5493 — Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-23SponsoredSRES 897 — A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.Passed 2026-09-23
2026-09-22Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-22Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN999-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-22SponsoredS 5456 — Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-22SponsoredS 5446 — Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations ActProposed
2026-09-22SponsoredS 3990 — PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-22SponsoredS 5447 — FAIR Fees Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-17Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN999-4”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-17Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN999-4”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-17Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668”Motion to Proceed Agreed toS 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026Active
2026-09-17SponsoredS 5428 — Stop the Wait Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-17SponsoredSRES 868 — A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".Proposed
2026-09-16SponsoredS 4436 — Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActProposed
2026-09-16SponsoredSJRES 216 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.Proposed
2026-09-15Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toS 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026Active
2026-09-15Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedHR 3633 — Digital Asset Market Clarity ActActive
2026-09-15Recorded leave of absence on “On the Nomination PN1093-3”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-15SponsoredSRES 854 — A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".Proposed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.