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Sanders, Bernard
Member of Congress

Bernard Sanders

Independent Vermont Class I · Next election 2030 Official website
Bills introduced
565
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
7,432
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
89%
2,199 of 2,468 Yea/Nay votes matched the Independent majority position This is typical party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
8%
210 of 2,681 votes
Bills enacted into law
0.5%
3 of 565 bills they introduced

Based on 2,681 recorded votes and 565 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Lobbyist political contributions

12 contributions totaling $25,000 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO $10,000 · 2 contributions
  • NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $5,000 · 3 contributions
  • NATIONAL NURSES UNITED $5,000 · 1 contribution
  • EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND $2,500 · 1 contribution
  • NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION $2,500 · 1 contribution
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS $0 · 4 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Aug 31, 2025 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $-5,000.00
Mar 20, 2025 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PROGRESSIVE VOTERS OF AMERICA Bernard Sanders $5,000.00
Oct 16, 2024 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $-5,000.00
Oct 11, 2024 NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $5,000.00
Oct 10, 2024 TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $5,000.00
Oct 3, 2024 EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $2,500.00
Sep 13, 2024 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $5,000.00
Aug 18, 2024 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $-5,000.00
Jun 27, 2024 NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $5,000.00
Jun 3, 2024 TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $5,000.00
May 31, 2024 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $5,000.00
Jan 19, 2024 NATIONAL POSTAL MAIL HANDLERS UNION FRIENDS OF BERNIE SANDERS Bernard Sanders $2,500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Vermont
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • Senate · Vermont
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • Senate · Vermont
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • Senate · Vermont
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • Senate · Vermont
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • Senate · Vermont
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • Senate · Vermont
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • Senate · Vermont
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • Senate · Vermont
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
  • Senate · Vermont
    2007–2009 · Congress 110
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    2005–2007 · Congress 109
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    2003–2005 · Congress 108
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    2001–2003 · Congress 107
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    1999–2001 · Congress 106
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    1997–1999 · Congress 105
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    1995–1997 · Congress 104
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    1993–1995 · Congress 103
  • House of Representatives · Vermont
    1991–1993 · Congress 102
 Washington, DC office

332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 224-5141

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Jul 16, 2026 S #199 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 · 119-SJRES-198 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 16, 2026 S #198 On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #197 On the Nomination PN930-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #196 On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #195 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 · 119-S-4784 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #194 On the Nomination PN938-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 S #193 On the Nomination PN930-3 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #192 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 · 119-SJRES-185 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #191 On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #190 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 · 119-SJRES-196 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #189 On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #188 On the Nomination PN930-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #187 On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #186 On the Nomination PN930-7 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #185 On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #184 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 · 119-HCONRES-86 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #183 On the Nomination PN859-3 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 22, 2026 S #182 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment … · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #181 On the Nomination PN730-33 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #180 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-4602 Abolish Super PACs Act Jul 13, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4825 American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act Jun 18, 2026 Taxation
119-S-4551 Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 May 18, 2026 Labor and Employment
119-S-4518 Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 May 13, 2026 Agriculture and Food
119-S-4413 Protecting America’s Workers Act Apr 28, 2026 Labor and Employment
119-S-3956 Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Mar 26, 2026 Taxation
119-S-4272 Home Team Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Sports and Recreation
119-S-4214 Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act Mar 25, 2026 Science, Technology, Communications
119-SJRES-137 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to… Mar 19, 2026 International Affairs
119-SJRES-136 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain def… Mar 19, 2026 International Affairs
119-SJRES-138 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to… Mar 19, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-3869 Healthy Families Act Feb 12, 2026 Labor and Employment
119-S-3622 SERVE Act Jan 13, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-2481 Pay Teachers Act Oct 22, 2025 Education
119-S-2954 Health Care Workforce Expansion Act of 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Health
119-S-2818 Tax Excessive CEO Pay Act of 2025 Sep 16, 2025 Taxation
119-S-2819 Head Start for America's Children Act Sep 16, 2025 Education
119-S-2763 Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act Sep 10, 2025 Social Welfare
119-SJRES-34 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to… Jul 30, 2025 International Affairs
119-SJRES-41 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defens… Jul 30, 2025 International Affairs
119-SJRES-70 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defens… Jul 28, 2025 International Affairs
119-S-2444 End Polluter Welfare Act of 2025 Jul 24, 2025 Taxation
119-S-2458 Employee Ownership Financing Act Jul 24, 2025 Labor and Employment
119-S-2335 Pensions for All Act Jul 17, 2025 Labor and Employment
119-S-2087 No War Against Iran Act Jun 17, 2025 International Affairs
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-S-4996 A bill to regulate market concentration and competition in the food and agriculture industry, and f… Jul 15, 2026
119-S-4995 A bill to provide for the protection of agricultural workers, and for other purposes. Jul 15, 2026
119-S-5006 A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate work disincentives for childhood d… Jul 15, 2026
119-S-4965 A bill to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to establish a Railroad Retirement Board Admini… Jul 14, 2026
119-S-4535 Strength in Diversity Act of 2026 Jul 14, 2026
119-S-4982 A bill to require employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to … Jul 14, 2026
119-S-3892 Stop Price Gouging in Grocery Stores Act of 2026 Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4437 Puppy Protection Act of 2026 Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4946 A bill to prohibit data brokers from selling and transferring certain sensitive data. Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4941 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026 Jul 13, 2026
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4922 Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-SJRES-198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstea… Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4906 Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4912 BUFFER Act Jun 24, 2026
119-SJRES-199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4867 Small Farm Conservation Act Jun 23, 2026
119-SRES-781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition … Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4831 Stop Spying Bosses Act Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4829 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4833 No Robot Bosses Act Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4817 CHILD Labor Act Jun 17, 2026
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APA
Open America. (2026). Sanders, Bernard (Independent–Vermont): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/S000033/
MLA
"Sanders, Bernard (Independent–Vermont): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/S000033/.
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Profile of Sanders, Bernard, Member of Congress, Vermont (Independent), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/S000033/.
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