Bernard Sanders
IIndependentVT · Senator
70
/ 100
Above Average
Attendance93
Avg: 97
Independence100
Avg: 24
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 13
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency27
Avg: 46
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology67
Total Statements
46
Floor Speeches
21
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 40Foreign Policy: 36Healthcare: 22Environment: 19Immigration: 15Trade: 13Defense: 12Technology: 11Veterans: 9Economy: 9Labor: 9Israel: 8Housing: 7Agriculture: 5Education: 4
Speech Tone
Neutral: 48Bipartisan: 9Urgent: 6Ceremonial: 4
Statements (67)
Press Release2026-07-15BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
NEWS: Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans ActNEWS: Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act WASHINGTON, July 15 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) applaud the Senate…
Press Release2026-07-09TaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders Statement on Civil War and Genocide in SudanNEWS: Sanders Statement on Civil War and Genocide in Sudan BURLINGTON, Vt. July. 9 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement: This is the year 2026. One might have hoped that, after thousands of years of war, humanity could have come up with a better way to resolve…
Press Release2026-06-25HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
NEWS: Sanders Releases Internal HHS Emails Demonstrating Secretary Kennedy’s Politicization of CDC, Interference with VaccinesNEWS: Sanders Releases Internal HHS Emails Demonstrating Secretary Kennedy’s Politicization of CDC, Interference with Vaccines WASHINGTON, June 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today released internal emails…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseS3474S3475
Text of Senate Amendment 6350Text of Senate Amendment 6350 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3474-S3475] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA…
Floor Speech2026-06-24EnvironmentDefenseS3474S4784
Text of Senate Amendment 6349Text of Senate Amendment 6349 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S3474] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 6349.…
Floor Speech2026-06-22BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS3025S3026
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCEARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 104 (Monday, June 22, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S3025-S3026] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARTIFICIAL…
Press Release2026-06-18TaxesForeign PolicyTechnology
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Legislation to Create $7 Trillion AI Sovereign Wealth FundNEWS: Sanders Introduces Legislation to Create $7 Trillion AI Sovereign Wealth Fund This Bill Would Give the American People, Not Oligarchs, Control Over the Future of AI WASHINGTON, June 18 — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today introduced the American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund Act to give the public…
Floor Speech2026-06-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxesS2545S2571
RECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADERRECOGNITION OF THE MAJORITY LEADER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2545-S2571] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-06-04HealthcareSocial SecurityS2638S2639
Text of Senate Amendment 5802Text of Senate Amendment 5802 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2638-S2639] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5802.…
Floor Speech2026-06-04HealthcareSocial SecurityS2638S2639
Text of Senate Amendment 5802Text of Senate Amendment 5802 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S2638-S2639] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5802.…
Floor Speech2026-06-04TechnologyS2638S2
Text of Senate Amendment 5801Text of Senate Amendment 5801 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2638] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5801. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-06-03ImmigrationHealthcareSocial SecurityS2529S2
Text of Senate Amendment 5455Text of Senate Amendment 5455 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 94 (Wednesday, June 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S2529] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 5455. Mr.…
Floor Speech2026-06-02TaxesEnvironmentS2498S2
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…
Press Release2026-05-27TaxesForeign PolicyCivil Rights
NEWS: Sanders, 34 Senators Demand McMahon Reverse Failed Policies, Protect Students from Discrimination and HarassmentNEWS: Sanders, 34 Senators Demand McMahon Reverse Failed Policies, Protect Students from Discrimination and Harassment WASHINGTON, May 27 — After the Trump administration tried to fire more than half of the investigators tasked with protecting the civil rights of students and left students…
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.…
Press Release2026-05-20TaxesForeign PolicyTechnology
NEWS: Sanders, Lee to Introduce Bill to Abolish Super PACs, Stop Billionaires from Buying CandidatesNEWS: Sanders, Lee to Introduce Bill to Abolish Super PACs, Stop Billionaires from Buying Candidates WASHINGTON, May 20 – With AIPAC, crypto and AI super PACs already spending over half a billion dollars this primary season, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) today introduced…
Press Release2026-05-18TaxesForeign PolicyLabor
NEWS: Sanders, Takano Introduce Legislation to Expand Overtime Pay to Nearly 30 Million WorkersNEWS: Sanders, Takano Introduce Legislation to Expand Overtime Pay to Nearly 30 Million Workers WASHINGTON, May 18 — As President Trump and congressional Republicans tout so-called “No Tax on Overtime” while simultaneously denying the right to overtime pay for more than 4.3 million workers, Sen.…
Press Release2026-05-13TaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders, Omar, More Than 100 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Child Hunger Through Universal School MealsNEWS: Sanders, Omar, More Than 100 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals WASHINGTON, May 13 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) today introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals…
Press Release2026-05-11TaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders Statement on Upcoming U.S.-China AI TalksNEWS: Sanders Statement on Upcoming U.S.-China AI Talks WASHINGTON, May 11 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement on upcoming talks between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. When I convened leading American and Chinese scientists at the U.S. Capitol, they…
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 Speech2026-04-22HealthcareS1999
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 Speech2026-04-22S1998
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 Speech2026-04-22ImmigrationHealthcareS1998
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 Speech2026-03-25ImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR7147HR4553
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 Speech2026-03-25Technology
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 Speech2026-03-24UrgentHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentS1584S1588
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 Speech2026-03-19BipartisanTaxesForeign 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 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 Speech2026-03-19Foreign 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 Speech2026-03-18TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1214S1383
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 Speech2026-03-18Voting 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 Speech2026-03-18Voting 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 Speech2026-03-18VeteransS1214S1383
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.…
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