U.S. Senate
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 2024 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 2025. Currently serving. 119th United States Congress.

Sanders, Bernard is a Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont, serving in the 119th United States Congress.
Born in 1941 (age 85). Washington, D.C.
office: 332 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510. Official website: https://www.sanders.senate.gov/..
20 most recent bills sponsored by Sanders, Bernard. Click a title to read the full bill on Congress.gov.
| # Date | Bill / Title | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Β· 06/24/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 02 Β· 06/24/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 03 Β· 06/18/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | |
| 04 Β· 06/04/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 05 Β· 06/04/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 06 Β· 06/03/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 07 Β· 06/02/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Amendment SA 5451 ruled out of order by the chair. |
| 08 Β· 05/21/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 09 Β· 05/20/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and A | |
| 10 Β· 05/18/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Edu | |
| 11 Β· 05/13/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture | |
| 12 Β· 04/28/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Edu | |
| 13 Β· 04/22/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 14 Β· 04/22/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Amendment SA 5159 ruled out of order by the chair. |
| 15 Β· 04/22/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 16 Β· 04/22/2026 | ββ | Sponsor | Pending |
| 17 Β· 03/26/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, S | |
| 18 Β· 03/25/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, S | |
| 19 Β· 03/19/2026 | Sponsor | Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relatio | |
| 20 Β· 03/19/2026 | Sponsor | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Rel |
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) has won 7 congressional elections, representing Vermont, first elected in 1988. Currently serving. Source: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 2024 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 2025. Currently serving. 119th United States Congress.
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 2018 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 2019. Term concluded January 2025. 116th United States Congress.
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 2012 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 2013. Term concluded January 2019. 113th United States Congress.
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 2006 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 2007. Term concluded January 2013. 110th United States Congress.
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 2000 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 2001. Term concluded January 2007. 107th United States Congress.
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 1994 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 1995. Term concluded January 2001. 104th United States Congress.
Sanders, Bernard (Independent) was elected to the U.S. Senate representing Vermont, in the 1988 general election. Their 6-year term began in January 1989. Term concluded January 1995. 101st United States Congress.
Each entry = one election victory. Data: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.
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