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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 2026.10.1

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

    669 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
2025-12-10Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 532”Cloture Motion Agreed toSRES 532 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2025-12-11
2025-12-10Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 82”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 82 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Failed
2025-12-10SponsoredS 3426 — International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025Proposed
2025-12-10SponsoredS 3420 — Commitment to Aid Workers ActProposed
2025-12-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN466-5”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-09Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN466-5”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN615-1”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-09Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN615-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-09Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN466-1”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-09SponsoredS 3393 — Support UNFPA Funding ActProposed
2025-12-09SponsoredS 3396 — Domestic Workers Bill of Rights ActProposed
2025-12-09SponsoredS 3344 — Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025Proposed
2025-12-08Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN466-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-08SponsoredSRES 533 — A resolution condemning white supremacy, hate, and antisemitism, and efforts to give a platform to these dangerous ideologies.Proposed
2025-12-04Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN520-4”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-04Recorded leave of absence on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 520”Cloture Motion RejectedSRES 520 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Proposed
2025-12-04Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 131 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Passed 2025-12-11
2025-12-04SponsoredS 3347 — Flight Delay and Cancellation Compensation ActProposed
2025-12-04SponsoredSRES 529 — A resolution condemning anti-Palestinian hatred on the anniversary of the attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023.Proposed
2025-12-04SponsoredS 3357 — Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity ActProposed
2025-12-04SponsoredSRES 531 — A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities.Passed 2025-12-04
2025-12-03Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-4”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-03Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 91”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 91 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".Active
2025-12-03Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN520-3”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-03Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-3”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.