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
Yea
Vote #8
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84 (S.J.Res. 84)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Market Integrity and Affordability".
Nay
Vote #7
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938 (H.R. 6938)
A bill making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #6
On the Nomination PN615-2 (PN 615-2)
Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
Yea
Vote #5
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 (S.J.Res. 98)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Yea
Vote #4
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 86 (S.J.Res. 86)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Nay
Vote #3
On the Nomination PN373 (PN 373)
Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
Nay
Vote #2
On the Nomination PN499-11 (PN 499-11)
Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
Nay
Vote #1
On the Nomination PN12-1 (PN 12-1)
Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
Nay
Vote #652
On the Nomination PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Nay
Vote #651
On the Cloture Motion PN645-2 (PN 645-2)
Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2026
Contact
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Washington, D.C. 20510 - 🔗 Official Website
