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U.S. Senator from Vermont
Born
September 8, 1941
Age 84
Phone
(202) 224-5141
Office
332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|I|Vermont

Bernard Sanders

Bernard "Bernie" Sanders is an American politician and activist serving as the senior United States senator from Vermont, a seat he has held since 2007. He is the longest-serving independent in U.S. congressional history, but maintains a close relationship with the Democratic Party, having caucused with House and Senate Democrats for most of his congressional career and sought the party's presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020. Sanders has been viewed as one of the main leaders of the modern American progressive movement.

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Voting Record — 774
Yes25%
No68%
Present0%
Not Voting8%
Party align100%
Cross-party0%
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Bernard's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 45 sponsored · 289 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 7(source)
This is what oligarchy looks like: If you're Elon Musk, the richest man alive, Tesla gives you a $1 trillion pay package & Trump gives you a huge tax break. If you're a poor kid on SNAP, Trump appeals a court decision that would have prevented you from going hungry. Obscene.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 6(source)
Today, a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to use all of the funding at its disposal to fully fund SNAP benefits this month. Not $0, not $12, not half, but 100%. I say to President Trump: obey this court order NOW. Do not allow 16 million children to go hungry.
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A federal judge in Rhode Island has said the Trump administration must fully cover food stamp benefits for tens of millions of Americans in November. https://cnn.it/47KumOX
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 6(source)
Trump claims he is "a dealmaker." Well, Mr. President: Let’s make a deal today. Stop the doubling of health care premiums for 20 million Americans. Stop 15 million from losing their health care. Immediately reopen the government. What are you waiting for?
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 5(source)
I stand in strong solidarity with workers at Caesars Horseshoe casino in Indianapolis who are on strike against corporate greed. If Caesars can afford to pay its CEO $18 million and spend $50 million on stock buybacks, it can afford to treat all of its workers with respect.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 5(source)
“Everybody I know is screwed if health insurance premiums go up.” That's what's at stake in this shutdown. No. I will not vote for a budget that doubles premiums. I will not vote for a budget that makes the largest cut to Medicaid in history. Democrats must not cave.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 4(source)
Trump illegally withheld $5.5 billion in SNAP funds, defying Congress & the courts. He’d rather let 16 million kids go hungry than obey the law. After threats & delays, the WH now says it will “comply" w/ a court order to fund SNAP. This is chaos. No way to run the government.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 4(source)
AI and robotics will transform our world. Will these revolutionary technologies make life better for working people, or will they simply make the richest people on Earth even richer and more powerful? That is the great question of our time.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 3(source)
Democrats must not cave to Trump now. We cannot allow health care premiums to double, 15 million to lose their health insurance and Trump’s authoritarianism to accelerate. To surrender now would be a historic tragedy for our country, something history won’t look kindly upon.
Democrats must not cave in to Trump | Bernie Sanders
The government shutdown is not an accident. Trump’s budget would push millions into poverty and must be stopped
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 2(source)
Speaker Johnson: Federal employees aren’t being paid. Nutrition cuts may cause children to go hungry. Millions are seeing their health premiums soar. End the 6 week paid vacation you’ve taken. Join your Democratic colleagues and negotiate an end to this shutdown.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 1(source)
I’m saddened to learn that beloved Iowa community member and priest, Father Treviño has passed. He was a brave man who will be missed as a tireless voice and leader for the vulnerable. Let us carry forward his mission of justice. My condolences to his family and community.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govNov 1(source)
No, Mr. President. You do not have the right to take away student debt forgiveness from teachers, nurses, veterans and other public servants if they do not show loyalty to your right-wing political agenda. This is a democracy, not a dictatorship. Rescind this illegal rule.
Trump moves to block public servants from loan forgiveness based on ideology
Those who work with undocumented immigrants, provide gender transition care for minors or publicly protest could be blocked from student loan forgiveness under a new rule.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govOct 31(source)
Trump and Republicans in Congress are willing to let 16 million kids in America go hungry to make a political point. Disgusting. Mr. President: Release the SNAP emergency funds that Congress appropriated.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govOct 30(source)
15 Republican senators have now joined all 47 members of the Democratic caucus on legislation to extend SNAP benefits during the shutdown. In all, 62 senators are on this bill. I say to Majority Leader Thune: Don't let kids go hungry in America. Call a vote on this bill NOW!
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govOct 30(source)
I'm grateful that the Vermont governor & legislators acted to prevent Vermont children & families from going hungry. Now Trump must obey the law & release $5 billion in emergency SNAP funding appropriated by Congress. The richest country on Earth shouldn't be facing a hunger crisis.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govOct 29(source)
Republicans are taking away health care from 15 million Americans. They are doubling premiums for 20 million. Now, they are illegally withholding emergency SNAP funding that keeps millions of children from going hungry. All so they can give $1 trillion in tax breaks to the 1%.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govOct 28(source)
It is outrageous that Trump refuses to release the $5 billion to fund SNAP and feed our children. The good news is that 11 Republicans are joining all Democrats to demand that we feed American children. Let’s bring that bill to a vote on the floor immediately.
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govOct 28(source)
Amazon's plan to replace 600,000 workers with AI and robots could save it $10 billion on top of billions more in tax breaks. Today, I demanded answers from Jeff Bezos: Will you simply dump these workers out on the street, or will you treat them with the dignity they deserve?
US Senator Sanders challenges Bezos, Amazon on automation's job impacts
"If Amazon succeeds on its massive automation plan, it will have a profound impact on blue-collar workers."
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govOct 27(source)
Trump is throwing 15 million Americans off health care. He's doubling premiums for 20 million Americans. Now, he's refusing to use a $5 billion emergency SNAP fund to keep 16 million kids from going hungry. But the 1% keep $1 trillion in tax breaks. Oligarchy in action.
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Voting History
774 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (32-67)
2026-01-29H.R. 7148 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27S. 3627 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)Final passageNO——Bill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 98NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13S.J. Res. 84 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12H.R. 6938 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNO——Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07S.J. Res. 86 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18—End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18—End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18S. Res. 532 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 82YESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17—End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17—End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17S. 1071 (119th)Accept House changesNO——Motion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15S. 1071 (119th)End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 1071 (119th)Begin considerationNO——Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11S. Res. 532 (119th)Resolution S.Res. 532NONO✓Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11S. 3385 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 3386 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10S. Res. 532 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-12-04—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (57-32)
2025-12-04S. Res. 520 (119th)End debateNOT_VOTING——Cloture Motion Rejected (43-37, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-04H.J. Res. 131 (119th)Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131NONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-45)
2025-12-03—End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-34)
2025-12-03S.J. Res. 91 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (49-47)
2025-12-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-41)
2025-12-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-40)
2025-12-02—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (60-39)
2025-12-02—End debateNO——Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
2025-12-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)

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