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Bernie Sanders

U.S. Senator for Vermont

Voting & trading data current through July 13, 2026.

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.

Bernie Sanders has represented Vermont in the U.S. Senate since 2007 (19 years), sits on 6 committees, serving as Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and votes with the Independent majority 95.6% of the time.

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

Contact

  • 202-224-5141
  • 🏢 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

Estimated Net Worth

$1M – $4M

Based on 2024 financial disclosures

Ranked #69 of 99 wealthiest senators →

Post-2016 book royalties significantly boosted net worth

Estimated from Senate financial disclosure filings. Senators report assets in ranges, not exact values.

Sources: QuiverQuantitative; CelebrityNetWorth

View official Senate financial disclosures ↗ · How we estimate this

Voting Statistics

119th Congress
30th most bipartisan of 100 senators by party-unity score →
Party Unity 95.6%

Votes aligned with Independent majority

Missed Votes 7.3%

62 of 852 roll calls missed

Votes Cast 790

Out of 852 roll call votes

Most Recent Voting History

Nay

Vote #193

On the Nomination PN930-3 (PN 930-3)

Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jul 13, 2026, 5:31 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (46-44) (46 Y - 44 N)

Yea

Vote #192

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 (S.J.Res. 185)

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.

Jun 24, 2026, 10:30 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50) (47 Y - 50 N)

Nay

Vote #191

On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 (PN 938-2)

Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit

Jun 24, 2026, 10:09 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #190

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 (S.J.Res. 196)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan P…

Jun 24, 2026, 9:16 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52) (45 Y - 52 N)

Nay

Vote #189

On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 (PN 930-3)

Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jun 24, 2026, 6:28 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44) (50 Y - 44 N)

Nay

Vote #188

On the Nomination PN930-2 (PN 930-2)

Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio

Jun 24, 2026, 5:24 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-44) (50 Y - 44 N)

Nay

Vote #187

On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 (PN 930-2)

Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio

Jun 24, 2026, 2:57 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #186

On the Nomination PN930-7 (PN 930-7)

John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jun 24, 2026, 2:17 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #185

On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 (PN 930-7)

John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Jun 24, 2026, 11:39 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

Yea

Vote #184

On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 (H.Con.Res. 86)

A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

Jun 23, 2026, 3:01 PM (ET) Result: Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48) (50 Y - 48 N)

Source: Official U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov ↗).