Bernard Sanders

Senate · VT · Independent

Born: Sep 8, 1941 (age 85)

Service history (12 terms)

House terms are one Congress each. A Senate term is one elected term and can cover more than one Congress. The count follows the congress-legislators roster.

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)

YeasubstantiveMar 24, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Hector Gonzalez, of New York, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
YeasubstantiveMar 23, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Julie Rebecca Rubin, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland
NayproceduralMar 23, 2022 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.R. 4521
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 22, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Victoria Marie Calvert, of Georgia, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
YeasubstantiveMar 22, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Ruth Bermudez Montenegro, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California
NayproceduralMar 21, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture Re: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 4521
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 18, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Jacqueline Scott Corley, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California
YeaproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Alison J. Nathan to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
YeasubstantiveMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Fred. W. Slaughter, of California, to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California
YeaproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Andrew M. Luger to be U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota
YeaproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anne Rachel Traum to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada
YeaproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cristina D. Silva to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Nevada
Not VotingproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Georgette Castner to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey
Not VotingproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sarah Elizabeth Geraghty to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
Not VotingproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: John H. Chun to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Washington
Not VotingproceduralMar 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Hector Gonzalez to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
YeaproceduralMar 16, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Julie Rebecca Rubin to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland
YeaproceduralMar 16, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Victoria Marie Calvert to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia
YeaproceduralMar 16, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Ruth Bermudez Montenegro to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of California
YeaproceduralMar 16, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Fred W. Slaughter to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California
YeaproceduralMar 16, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jacqueline Scott Corley to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of California
NaysubstantiveMar 15, 2022 · 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res. 37
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMar 15, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Shalanda D. Young, of Louisiana, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget
YeaproceduralMar 14, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Shalanda D. Young, of Louisiana, to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget
YeaproceduralMar 11, 2022 · Senate · Motion Agreed to
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
On the Motion — Senate Concurs in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2471
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 11, 2022 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Kennedy Amdt. No. 4983
NaysubstantiveMar 11, 2022 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Braun Amdt. No. 4990
NaysubstantiveMar 11, 2022 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Lee Amdt. No. 4989
YeasubstantiveMar 10, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Maria L. Pagan, of Puerto Rico, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Geneva Office), with the Rank of Ambassador
YeaproceduralMar 10, 2022 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Egypt of certain defense articles and services.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge: S.J. Res. 35
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralMar 8, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Maria L. Pagan to be a Deputy U.S. Trade Representative (Geneva Office)
YeasubstantiveMar 8, 2022 · Senate · Bill Passed
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
On Passage of the Bill — H.R. 3076
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 8, 2022 · Senate · Motion Agreed to
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
On the Motion — Motion to Waive Sect. 3101 (b) of S. Con. Res. 11 (114th Congress)
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMar 7, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 3076
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 3, 2022 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
A joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.
On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res. 38
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 2, 2022 · 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 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res. 32
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 28, 2022 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 3076
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralFeb 28, 2022 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
Women's Health Protection Act of 2021
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 3755.
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 17, 2022 · Senate · Bill Passed
Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act
On Passage of the Bill — H.R. 6617
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveFeb 17, 2022 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Braun Amdt. No. 4930
NaysubstantiveFeb 17, 2022 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Cruz Amdt No. 4927
NaysubstantiveFeb 17, 2022 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Lee Amdt. No. 4929
YeaproceduralFeb 17, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6617
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveFeb 16, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: David A. Honey, of Virginia, to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
YeasubstantiveFeb 16, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Celeste Ann Wallander, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
YeaproceduralFeb 16, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: David A. Honey to be Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
Not VotingproceduralFeb 16, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Celeste Ann Wallander to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
NaysubstantiveFeb 15, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Robert McKinnon Califf, of North Carolina, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services
NayproceduralFeb 14, 2022 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert McKinnon Califf to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services
Not VotingsubstantiveFeb 10, 2022 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Max Vekich, of Washington, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner