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Bernie Sanders
Senator Ā· Vermont (Independent, caucuses with Democrats)
Committees (119th Congress)
HELP - Ranking Member
Budget
Energy & Natural Resources
Environment & Public Works
Key Votes ā 119th Congress
SAVE America Act (Voter ID) (Passed 51-42)
Requires proof of citizenship to register to vote
Nay
Mar 2026
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Passed)
Omnibus reconciliation: tax cuts, debt ceiling, energy
Nay
Feb 2026
Laken Riley Act (Passed)
ICE detention of undocumented immigrants
Nay
Mar 2025
Casey Means SG Confirmation
Pressed Means on vaccine-autism stance in hearing
Nay
Pending
Iran War Powers Resolution (Failed)
Require congressional authorization for Iran operations
Yea
Mar 2026
Debt Ceiling Increase (Passed)
Opposed without progressive spending conditions
Nay
2025
Minimum Wage $17/hr Amendment (Failed)
Push federal minimum wage to $17/hour
Yea
2025
Career Stats
House Terms
8 (1991-2007)
Senate Terms
3+ (2007-present)
Pres. Campaigns
2 (2016, 2020)
Years in Congress
35
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Sources: congress.gov Ā· senate.gov Ā· sanders.senate.gov