Bernard Sanders
Independent Senator, Vermont
34 bills323 cosponsored$26.3M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “After graduating in 1964, he moved to Vermont.” source
- “Sanders attended James Madison High School, Brooklyn College and the University of Chicago.” source
- “Sanders lectured at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and at Hamilton College” source
- “University of Chicago, B.A. 1964” source
Public service
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Legislation
SRES 946cosponsor
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
S 5626cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5651cosponsor
A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
SRES 931cosponsor
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.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
SRES 911cosponsor
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".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 900cosponsor
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.
Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
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S 5567cosponsor
A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5532cosponsor
A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5525cosponsor
A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5512cosponsor
A bill to subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5565cosponsor
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5493sponsor
A bill to establish the Department of Artificial Intelligence and to provide for the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5481cosponsor
A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S 5446cosponsor
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5447cosponsor
A bill to prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5456sponsor
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Education from garnishing social security payments from individuals in default on their Federal student loans.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Voting Record
241 yea610 nay64 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Bernard Sanders are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$26.3M
Small donors $17.6MLarge individual $7.3MPACs $27
Spent $14.7MCash $22.4M
2024 cycle$8.2M
Small donors $3.8MLarge individual $3.4MPACs $89K
Spent $7.2MCash $10.7M
2022 cycle$15.3M
Small donors $10.5MLarge individual $4.7MPACs $0
Spent $12.6MCash $9.7M
2020 cycle$12.8M
Small donors $8.4MLarge individual $2.3MPACs $5K
Spent $14.1MCash $7.0M
2018 cycle$10.8M
Small donors $7.9MLarge individual $2.6MPACs $130K
Spent $5.5MCash $9.1M
2016 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $846KLarge individual $383KPACs $15K
Spent $1.9MCash $3.8M
2014 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $889KLarge individual $164KPACs $47K
Spent $832KCash $4.4M
2012 cycle$6.3M
Small donors $3.7MLarge individual $2.2MPACs $403K
Spent $2.7MCash $4.2M
2010 cycle$789K
Small donors $379KLarge individual $319KPACs $70K
Spent $295KCash $536K
2008 cycle$166K
Small donors $13KLarge individual $4KPACs $38K
Spent $302KCash $42K
2006 cycle$6.2M
Small donors $2.5MLarge individual $2.4MPACs $551K
Spent $6.0MCash $177K
Top Contributors
GOOGLE$18K
AMAZON$10K
MICROSOFT$9K
KAISER PERMANENTE$9K
USERNODE LABS AG$8K
META$7K
DARTMOUTH HITCHCOCK$7K
KNOX EQUITY LLC$7K
NVIDIA CORPORATION$7K
NVIDIA$6K
Committees
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
- Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife
Senate Committee on Finance
- Health Care
- Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy
- Taxation and IRS Oversight
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
ranking member- Education and the American Family
- Employment and Workplace Safety
- Primary Health and Retirement Security
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
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.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5651: A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5626: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
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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.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
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".
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
S 5567: A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5525: A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
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.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5512: A bill to subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5565: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5532: A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
nay2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
nay2026-09-24
vote
S 5481: A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Service History
Senate2025-01-03, 2031-01-03Independent
Senate2019-01-03, 2025-01-03Independent
Senate2013-01-03, 2019-01-03Independent
Senate2007-01-04, 2013-01-03Independent
House2005-01-04, 2007-01-03Independent
House2003-01-07, 2005-01-03Independent
House2001-01-03, 2003-01-03Independent
House1999-01-06, 2001-01-03Independent
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House1997-01-07, 1999-01-03Independent
House1995-01-04, 1997-01-03Independent
House1993-01-05, 1995-01-03Independent
House1991-01-03, 1993-01-03Independent
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