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 #43
On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Nay
Vote #42
On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Nay
Vote #41
On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Nay
Vote #40
On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Nay
Vote #39
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 #38
On the Cloture Motion 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 #37
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Nay
Vote #36
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Yea
Vote #35
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)
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 "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
Nay
Vote #34
On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Contact
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