Bernard Sanders — Voting Record & Political Positions

U.S. Senator from VT · Independent

Bernard Sanders is a Independent U.S. Senator from VT. This page tracks Bernard Sanders's congressional voting record, attendance, legislative effectiveness, and positions on key issues. In office since 1991.

Bernard Sanders's Voting Record at a Glance

• Voting attendance: 95.49% — cast 127 of 133 roll-call votes (missed 6).
• Legislative effectiveness: sponsored 5201 bills, 103 of which were enacted into law.

Top Issues Bernard Sanders Votes On

• Taxation
• Health Insurance
• Climate Change
• Defense Spending
• Immigration
• Infrastructure

How Bernard Sanders Voted on Recent Bills

• Yea on “Secure America Act” (2026-06-05) — Motion Rejected
• Nay on “Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act” (2026-06-05) — Motion to Proceed Rejected

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