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Bernard Sanders

U.S. Senator

Vermont

IndependentIn this role on June 5, 2026

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Checked Sep 9, 2026

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119th Congress
Through Jun 5, 2026

VOTING RECORD

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Ssenate

Roll call 164 · Jun 5, 2026Voted Nay

Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1318

On the Motion to Proceed · S. 1318

Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)52 nay · 47 yea · 1 not voting

S. 1318 See how members voted

Ssenate

Roll call 163 · Jun 5, 2026Voted Nay

S. 2, As Amended

On Passage of the Bill · S. 2

Bill Passed (52-47)47 nay · 52 yea · 1 not voting

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Ssenate

Roll call 162 · Jun 5, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740

On the Motion · S.Amdt. 5740

Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)48 nay · 51 yea · 1 not voting

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PRIMARY SPONSOR

Abolish Super PACs Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Latest action · May 20, 2026View details

S. 4551SENATE

IntroducedLabor and Employment

Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Latest action · May 18, 2026View details

S. 4518SENATE

IntroducedAgriculture and Food

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Latest action · May 13, 2026View details

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Recent work in Congress

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Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1318

S. 2, As Amended

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740

Sponsored legislation

Abolish Super PACs Act

Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2026

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026