Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent · Senate · Vermont

Recent Votes

How Sanders actually voted on recorded roll calls — not what they've said about it.

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Bills Sponsored

Legislation this member personally introduced — the clearest signal of what they're actually pushing for.

S5493: Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026

Sep 23, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S5456: Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026

Sep 22, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S5384: Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act

Sep 14, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S5185: Audit the Pentagon Act

Jul 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

S5284: Green New Deal for Public Housing Act

Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

S5280: Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act

Aug 6, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S5026: Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026

Jul 28, 2026 — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.

S4825: American A.I. Sovereign Wealth Fund Act

Jun 18, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S4602: Abolish Super PACs Act

May 20, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

S4551: Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026

May 18, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S4518: Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

May 13, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

S4413: Protecting America’s Workers Act

Apr 28, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Bills Cosponsored

Legislation this member signed onto but didn't write themselves.

SRES946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".

Sep 30, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)

S5626: Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026

Sep 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S5651: National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026

Sep 30, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

SRES931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Sep 30, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)

SRES920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Sep 29, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)

SRES911: A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".

Sep 28, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)

SRES913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.

Sep 28, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)

S5565: Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026

Sep 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

S5539: Affordability is Access Act of 2026

Sep 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S5567: Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

Sep 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S5532: Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act

Sep 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

SRES900: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.

Sep 24, 2026 — Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)

S5525: Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026

Sep 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S5512: Stop Wall Street Looting Act

Sep 24, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S5481: Youth Voting Rights Act

Sep 23, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

SRES897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.

Sep 23, 2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)

S3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

Mar 4, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

S5447: FAIR Fees Act of 2026

Sep 22, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S5446: Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act

Sep 22, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

S5428: Stop the Wait Act of 2026

Sep 17, 2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Source: Congress.gov, the official record of the U.S. Congress. Roll-call vote positions for both chambers are on the roadmap for this page — sponsored/cosponsored data reflects the current Congress.