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I Independent (caucuses with the Democrats) · U.S. Senator
Bernard Sanders
Vermont (senior senator) · Senate Democratic Outreach Chair
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 In Congress since 1991 Terms 8 House, 4 Senate Age 85
Office: 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
7%missed (64)
94.6%voted with their party
56bills sponsored
477cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay against party | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay against party | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay against party | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay against party | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 56 →- S. 5493IntroducedBan Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026 Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- S. 5384IntroducedThirty-Two Hour Workweek ActSep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Audit the Pentagon Act Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026 Jul 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
- American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act Jun 18, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Abolish Super PACs Act May 20, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026 May 18, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recently cosponsored
- S. 5626IntroducedHigher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 6 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S. 5651IntroducedNational Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] + 3 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- S.Res. 931IntroducedA 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.Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] + 15 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
- S.Res. 946Agreed to in the SenateA resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] + 32 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 25 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] + 18 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
- 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". Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] + 13 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: 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)
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