Bernard Sanders

Independent · Senator · VT

Vermont · 119th Congress

Bernard Sanders, an independent, is a U.S. senator from Vermont. Sanders earns an overall grade of D (63 out of 100) for the 119th Congress. Sanders voted on 851 of 915 roll calls (93.0%) and missed 64. Sanders sponsored 54 bills and joint resolutions, 1 of which moved past introduction and none of which became law. That is more than 35% of senators when bills are weighted by how far they got. Sanders also cosponsored 143 bills, more than 44% of senators.

Vote attendance 40% of grade

Voted on 851 of 915 roll calls (93.0%); missed 64.

Bills written 35% of grade

D+

Sponsored 54 bills and joint resolutions. Legislative progress: more than 35% of senators. (Also 2 simple resolutions, not graded.)

53Introduced

1Committee action

0Passed a chamber

0Became law

Bills supported 25% of grade

C-

Cosponsored 143 bills, more than 44% of senators.

Bills that advanced

Committee actionS 5026: Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026

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