Biography
Bernard "Bernie" Sanders is the junior U.S. Senator from Vermont, serving since 2007. As the longest-serving independent in U.S. congressional history, he caucuses with the Democrats. Sanders is a prominent national figure known for his progressive platform, including universal healthcare and campaign finance reform, and was a major candidate in the 2016 and 2020 Democratic presidential primaries.
Key Information
- Full Name: Bernard Sanders
- Born: September 8, 1941
- Age: 84 years old
- Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
- Term Started: January 3, 2025
- Term Ends: January 3, 2031
- Senate Class: Class I
Committee Assignments
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Ranking Member
- Budget
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Environment and Public Works
- Finance
- Veterans' Affairs
Most Recent Voting History
Nay
Vote #78
On the Nomination PN787-5 (PN 787-5)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Nay
Vote #77
On the Cloture Motion PN787-5 (PN 787-5)
Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas
Nay
Vote #76
On the Nomination PN787-3 (PN 787-3)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
Nay
Vote #75
On the Cloture Motion PN787-3 (PN 787-3)
John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
Nay
Vote #74
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #73
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 4732 to S.Amdt. 4420 to S. 1383 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 4732 (To require voters to provide photo identification.)
Yea
Vote #72
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 103 (S.J.Res. 103)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Nay
Vote #71
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Yea
Vote #70
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 107 (S.J.Res. 107)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Yea
Vote #69
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116 (S.J.Res. 116)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Contact
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