Bernard Sanders
IIndependentVT · Senator
70
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance92
Avg: 98
Independence100
Avg: 55
Bipartisan Tone12
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency30
Avg: 47
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology49
Total Statements
37
Floor Speeches
12
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 27Foreign Policy: 25Healthcare: 15Immigration: 13Environment: 11Trade: 9Veterans: 9Defense: 8Labor: 8Economy: 8Israel: 7Technology: 6Agriculture: 5Housing: 5Voting Rights: 3
Speech Tone
Neutral: 32Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 6Ceremonial: 4: 1
Statements (49)
Floor Speech2026-06-02
Text of Senate Amendment 5451Text of Senate Amendment 5451 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2498] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5451. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-06-01UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesS2467
AMERICAN AI SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND ACTAMERICAN AI SOVEREIGN WEALTH FUND ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 92 (Monday, June 1, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2467] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AMERICAN AI…
Floor Speech2026-05-21S2448S2
Text of Senate Amendment 5447Text of Senate Amendment 5447 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2448] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5447. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22S1998
Text of Senate Amendment 5158Text of Senate Amendment 5158 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1998] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5158.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22HealthcareS1999
Text of Senate Amendment 5160Text of Senate Amendment 5160 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5160.…
Floor Speech2026-04-22HealthcareS1998S1999
Text of Senate Amendment 5159Text of Senate Amendment 5159 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1998-S1999] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-04-22CeremonialImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1S1902
RECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH IN APRILRECOGNIZING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE MONTH IN APRIL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1902-S1924] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationHealthcareS1998
Text of Senate Amendment 5157Text of Senate Amendment 5157 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1998] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5157.…
Press Release2026-04-16TaxesForeign PolicyIsrael
NEWS: Sanders Statement on Overwhelming Majority of Democratic Caucus Opposing Arms Sales to IsraelNEWS: Sanders Statement on Overwhelming Majority of Democratic Caucus Opposing Arms Sales to Israel WASHINGTON, April 15 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement after 40 Democratic senators voted to block the sale of $295 million worth of bulldozers used to demolish…
Floor Speech2026-04-15ImmigrationHealthcareEconomyS1775S1779
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED FOREIGN MILITARY SALE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ISRAEL OF CERTAIN DEFENSE ARTICLES AND SERVICES--Motion to Discharge Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April…
Press Release2026-04-14TaxesForeign PolicyIsrael
NEWS: Sanders to Force Votes to Block Arms Sales to Israel on WednesdayNEWS: Sanders to Force Votes to Block Arms Sales to Israel on Wednesday WASHINGTON, April 14 – As the Netanyahu government continues its devastation in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, and its illegal war on Iran, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) announced that he will force votes to block nearly half a…
Press Release2026-04-06UrgentTaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Demand Trump Admin Release $4 Million in Anti-Poverty Funding to VermontNEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Demand Trump Admin Release $4 Million in Anti-Poverty Funding to Vermont BURLINGTON, Vt., April 6 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) called on Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Director…
Press Release2026-04-02UrgentHealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders, Wyden Demand Senate Hearings to Hold Insurance CEOs Accountable for their Greed amid Growing Health Care CrisisNEWS: Sanders, Wyden Demand Senate Hearings to Hold Insurance CEOs Accountable for their Greed amid Growing Health Care Crisis WASHINGTON, April 2 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.),…
Press Release2026-03-26TaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders, Casar Introduce Legislation to Prevent Owners from Moving Teams Without Giving Locals Chance to BuyNEWS: Sanders, Casar Introduce Legislation to Prevent Owners from Moving Teams Without Giving Locals Chance to Buy WASHINGTON, March 26 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) today introduced the Home Team Act, legislation to require owners of professional sports teams to give…
Floor Speech2026-03-26
Sponsored: A bill to keep professional sports franchises in their home communities, and for other purposes.Bernard Sanders sponsored this legislation: A bill to keep professional sports franchises in their home communities, and for other purposes.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Floor Speech2026-03-25Technology
Sponsored: Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium ActBernard Sanders sponsored this legislation: Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Floor Speech2026-03-25ImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR7147HR4553
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE…PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…
Press Release2026-03-25TaxesForeign PolicyTechnology
NEWS: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Announce AI Data Center Moratorium ActNEWS: Sanders, Ocasio-Cortez Announce AI Data Center Moratorium Act WASHINGTON, March 25 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) today announced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Center Moratorium Act, legislation that would enact a reasonable pause to the…
Floor Speech2026-03-24UrgentHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentS1584S1588
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1584-S1588] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARTIFICIAL…
Floor Speech2026-03-19Foreign PolicyIsrael
Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.Bernard Sanders sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Floor Speech2026-03-19BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyLaborHR1HR4553
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--ResumedSAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1314-S1355] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-19Foreign PolicyDefenseIsrael
Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain…Bernard Sanders sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Floor Speech2026-03-19Foreign PolicyDefenseIsrael
Sponsored: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain…Bernard Sanders sponsored this legislation: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Floor Speech2026-03-18Voting RightsVeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4469Text of Senate Amendment 4469 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4469.…
Floor Speech2026-03-18Voting RightsVeteransS1213S1214
Text of Senate Amendment 4466Text of Senate Amendment 4466 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1213-S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-03-18TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4467Text of Senate Amendment 4467 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4467.…
Floor Speech2026-03-18VeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4468Text of Senate Amendment 4468 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4468.…
Press Release2026-03-12ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Statement on Recent ICE Raids in South BurlingtonNEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Statement on Recent ICE Raids in South Burlington BURLINGTON, Mar. 12 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) today released the following statement regarding the recent ICE raids in South Burlington: President Trump’s…
Floor Speech2026-03-03BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTaxesS756S757
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERSVERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S756-S757] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-03CeremonialImmigrationTaxesClimateS757S761
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGESVERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S757-S761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-02-26TaxesForeign Policy
ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting in WindsorADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting in Windsor BURLINGTON, Vt., Feb. 26 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Saturday will host a town meeting and community dinner in Windsor. The gathering will be an opportunity for community members of all ages to share a meal together, enjoy live music and engage…
Floor Speech2026-01-30BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7148S411
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S411-S417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-30ImmigrationHealthcareSocial SecurityHR7148S422
Text of Senate Amendment 4290Text of Senate Amendment 4290 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S422] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4290. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-01-29ImmigrationHR7148S392
Text of Senate Amendment 4285Text of Senate Amendment 4285 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 21 (Thursday, January 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S392] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4285.…
Press Release2026-01-29TaxesForeign Policy
ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meetings in Sheldon, Bristol and PoultneyADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meetings in Sheldon, Bristol and Poultney BURLINGTON, Vt. Jan. 29 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) this weekend will hold three community meals and town meetings across Vermont. The gatherings will be an opportunity for community members of all ages to share a meal…
Floor Speech2026-01-28BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareAbortionS307S334
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--ContinuedCONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026--Motion to Proceed--Continued Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 20 (Wednesday, January 28, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S307-S334] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Press Release2026-01-22UrgentHealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting on Vermont Health Care Crisis with UVM Health CEOADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting on Vermont Health Care Crisis with UVM Health CEO BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a town meeting with University of Vermont (UVM) Health CEO Dr. Stephen Leffler on Friday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Vermont’s health…
Floor Speech2026-01-12HR6938S139
Text of Senate Amendment 4181Text of Senate Amendment 4181 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4181. Mr.…
Press Release2025-09-25TaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders Demands Reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Program in Vermont, Calls Removal of Show “Censorship, Plain and Simple”NEWS: Sanders Demands Reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Program in Vermont, Calls Removal of Show “Censorship, Plain and Simple” BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today strongly condemned Nexstar Media Group’s decision to block the broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on stations…
Press Release2025-04-16TaxesForeign Policy
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Host Third Annual “Youth Chess Day” for Vermont StudentsMEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Host Third Annual “Youth Chess Day” for Vermont Students Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold his third annual Youth Chess Day for students grades 1-12 on Saturday, April 19 at Vermont State University in Randolph. Over the first two years of this event, more than 250…
Floor Speech2025-03-05BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS1568S1576
HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT--Motion to ProceedHALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT--Motion to Proceed Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1568-S1576] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2025-02-25CeremonialImmigrationEconomyForeign PolicyS1338S1339
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERSVERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1338-S1339] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-02-25UrgentEconomyTaxesClimateS1339S1343
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTSVERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1339-S1343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-02-25CeremonialTaxesLaborS1338
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGESVERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareDefenseVeteransS1275
Text of Senate Amendment 1035Text of Senate Amendment 1035 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareDefenseVeteransS1257
Text of Senate Amendment 903Text of Senate Amendment 903 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 903.…
Floor Speech2025-02-20TaxesS1199
Text of Senate Amendment 478Text of Senate Amendment 478 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 478.…
Floor Speech2024-12-20BipartisanImmigrationEconomyTaxesS7321
TRIBUTE TO HUGH ESPEYTRIBUTE TO HUGH ESPEY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [Senate] [Page S7321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO HUGH…
Floor Speech2018-07-25EnvironmentHR6147S5386
Text of Senate Amendment 3589Text of Senate Amendment 3589 Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [Senate] [Pages S5386-S5387] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…