Bernard Sanders

Senate · VT · Independent

Born: Sep 8, 1941 (age 85)

Service history (12 terms)

102th Congress — House, VT, Independent (1991-01-03 to 1993-01-03)
103th Congress — House, VT, Independent (1993-01-05 to 1995-01-03)
104th Congress — House, VT, Independent (1995-01-04 to 1997-01-03)
105th Congress — House, VT, Independent (1997-01-07 to 1999-01-03)
106th Congress — House, VT, Independent (1999-01-06 to 2001-01-03)
107th Congress — House, VT, Independent (2001-01-03 to 2003-01-03)
108th Congress — House, VT, Independent (2003-01-07 to 2005-01-03)
109th Congress — House, VT, Independent (2005-01-04 to 2007-01-03)
110th Congress — Senate, VT, Independent (2007-01-04 to 2013-01-03)
113th Congress — Senate, VT, Independent (2013-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress — Senate, VT, Independent (2019-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress — Senate, VT, Independent (2025-01-03 to 2031-01-03)

Recorded votes (2529 on record)

YeaproceduralMay 2, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Kirsch to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey
YeasubstantiveMay 1, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Anthony Devos Johnstone, of Montana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
YeaproceduralApr 27, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony Devos Johnstone to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
YeaproceduralApr 27, 2023 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 4
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
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 "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".
On the Joint Resolution — S. J. Res. 11
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 26, 2023 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 326
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Not VotingproceduralApr 25, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Joshua David Jacobs to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
YeasubstantiveApr 21, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Van Hollen Amdt. No. 85
YeasubstantiveApr 20, 2023 · Senate · Bill Passed
An act to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, to advance the benefits of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill — S. 870
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 20, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Sullivan Amdt. No. 83
NaysubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 81
NayproceduralApr 19, 2023 · Senate · Motion Rejected
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".
On the Motion — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 10
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Hagerty Amdt. No. 72, as modified
NaysubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Paul Amdt. No. 79
NaysubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Lee Amdt. No. 80
YeasubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Amy Lefkowitz Solomon, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General
YeaproceduralApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Amy Lefkowitz Solomon to be an Assistant Attorney General
YeasubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Radha Iyengar Plumb, of New York, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
YeaproceduralApr 17, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Radha Iyengar Plumb to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
Not VotingsubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Laura Taylor-Kale, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Richard R. Verma, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
NaysubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
On the Joint Resolution — H.J. Res. 7
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J. Res. 27
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 29, 2023 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
An act to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, to advance the benefits of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 870
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 29, 2023 · Senate · Bill Passed
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On Passage of the Bill — S. 316
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 28, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Amendment — Hawley Amdt. No. 40
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveMar 28, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Amendment — Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 13
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 28, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Amendment — Sullivan Amdt. No. 33
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 28, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Amendment — Cruz Amdt. No. 9
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 28, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Amendment — Ricketts Amdt. No. 30
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 28, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Amendment — Johnson Amdt. No. 11
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 27, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Re: S. 316
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveMar 23, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Risch Amdt. No. 43
NaysubstantiveMar 23, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Rubio Amdt. No. 4
YeasubstantiveMar 23, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Lee Amdt. No. 22
NaysubstantiveMar 22, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Graham Amdt No. 14
YeasubstantiveMar 22, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Paul Amdt No. 2
YeasubstantiveMar 22, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Gordon P. Gallagher, of Colorado, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Colorado
YeaproceduralMar 21, 2023 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. 316
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveMar 16, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Jessica G.L. Clarke, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York
YeaproceduralMar 16, 2023 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 316
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 16, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jessica G. L. Clarke to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York
YeaproceduralMar 15, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Laura Taylor-Kale to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
YeasubstantiveMar 15, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Ravi Chaudhary, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
YeaproceduralMar 15, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Ravi Chaudhary to be an Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
YeasubstantiveMar 15, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Eric M. Garcetti, of California, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of India
YeaproceduralMar 15, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Eric M. Garcetti, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of India
YeasubstantiveMar 15, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Brent Neiman, of Illinois, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of the Treasury
YeasubstantiveMar 9, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Maria Araujo Kahn, of Connecticut, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit