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Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

IndependentVT · Senator
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
36
Total Statements
30
Floor Speeches
6
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 22Foreign Policy: 16Veterans: 14Labor: 12Environment: 12Immigration: 9Healthcare: 9Economy: 8Trade: 8Agriculture: 6Technology: 6Voting Rights: 6Defense: 4Climate: 4Housing: 4

Speech Tone

Neutral: 21Ceremonial: 6Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 4

Statements (36)

Floor Speech2026-03-25ImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR7147HR4553
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,...

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Floor Speech2026-03-25ImmigrationEconomyTaxesHR7147HR4553
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RELATING TO "BEGINNING OF CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,...

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Floor Speech2026-03-24HealthcareEconomyEnvironmentS1584S1588
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1584-S1588] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARTIFICIAL INT...

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Floor Speech2026-03-24HealthcareEconomyEnvironmentS1584S1588
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1584-S1588] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARTIFICIAL INT...

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Floor Speech2026-03-19TaxesForeign PolicyLaborHR1HR4553
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Resumed

SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1314-S1355] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ ...

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Floor Speech2026-03-19TaxesForeign PolicyLaborHR1HR4553
SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Resumed

SAFEGUARD AMERICAN VOTER ELIGIBILITY ACT--Resumed Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1314-S1355] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ ...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4467

Text of Senate Amendment 4467 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4467. Mr...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18Voting RightsVeteransS1213S1214
Text of Senate Amendment 4466

Text of Senate Amendment 4466 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1213-S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18TaxesEnvironmentVeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4467

Text of Senate Amendment 4467 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4467. Mr...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18Voting RightsVeteransS1213S1214
Text of Senate Amendment 4466

Text of Senate Amendment 4466 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S1213-S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18Voting RightsVeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4469

Text of Senate Amendment 4469 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4469. Mr...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18Voting RightsVeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4469

Text of Senate Amendment 4469 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4469. Mr...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18VeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4468

Text of Senate Amendment 4468 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4468. Mr...

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Floor Speech2026-03-18VeteransS1214S1383
Text of Senate Amendment 4468

Text of Senate Amendment 4468 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S1214] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4468. Mr...

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Press Release2026-03-12ImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Statement on Recent ICE Raids in South Burlington

NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Statement on Recent ICE Raids in South Burlington BURLINGTON, Mar. 12 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) today released the following statement regarding the recent ICE raids in South Burlington: President Trump’s domest...

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Floor Speech2026-03-03ImmigrationTaxesClimateS757S761
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S757-S761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo....

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Floor Speech2026-03-03ImmigrationTaxesClimateS757S761
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S757-S761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo....

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Floor Speech2026-03-03ImmigrationHealthcareTaxesS756S757
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S756-S757] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] V...

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Floor Speech2026-03-03ImmigrationHealthcareTaxesS756S757
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S756-S757] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] V...

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Press Release2026-02-26TaxesForeign Policy
ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting in Windsor

ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting in Windsor BURLINGTON, Vt., Feb. 26 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Saturday will host a town meeting and community dinner in Windsor. The gathering will be an opportunity for community members of all ages to share a meal together, enjoy live music and engage ...

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Press Release2026-01-29TaxesForeign Policy
ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meetings in Sheldon, Bristol and Poultney

ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meetings in Sheldon, Bristol and Poultney BURLINGTON, Vt. Jan. 29 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) this weekend will hold three community meals and town meetings across Vermont. The gatherings will be an opportunity for community members of all ages to share a meal togeth...

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Press Release2026-01-22HealthcareTaxesForeign Policy
ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting on Vermont Health Care Crisis with UVM Health CEO

ADVISORY: Sanders to Hold Town Meeting on Vermont Health Care Crisis with UVM Health CEO BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 22 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold a town meeting with University of Vermont (UVM) Health CEO Dr. Stephen Leffler on Friday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss Vermont’s health care...

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Press Release2025-09-25TaxesForeign Policy
NEWS: Sanders Demands Reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Program in Vermont, Calls Removal of Show “Censorship, Plain and Simple”

NEWS: Sanders Demands Reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel Live! Program in Vermont, Calls Removal of Show “Censorship, Plain and Simple” BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 25 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today strongly condemned Nexstar Media Group’s decision to block the broadcast of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on stations ...

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Press Release2025-04-16TaxesForeign Policy
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Host Third Annual “Youth Chess Day” for Vermont Students

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders to Host Third Annual “Youth Chess Day” for Vermont Students Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) will hold his third annual Youth Chess Day for students grades 1-12 on Saturday, April 19 at Vermont State University in Randolph. Over the first two years of this event, more than 250 you...

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Floor Speech2025-02-25EconomyTaxesClimateS1339S1343
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTS

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1339-S1343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Offi...

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Floor Speech2025-02-25ImmigrationEconomyForeign PolicyS1338S1339
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1338-S1339] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.g...

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Floor Speech2025-02-25EconomyTaxesClimateS1339S1343
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTS

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST FINALISTS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1339-S1343] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Offi...

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Floor Speech2025-02-25TaxesLaborS1338
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.g...

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Floor Speech2025-02-25TaxesLaborS1338
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY CONTEST JUDGES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.g...

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Floor Speech2025-02-25ImmigrationEconomyForeign PolicyS1338S1339
VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS

VERMONT STATE OF THE UNION ESSAY WINNERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S1338-S1339] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.g...

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Floor Speech2025-02-20TaxesS1199
Text of Senate Amendment 478

Text of Senate Amendment 478 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 478. ...

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareDefenseVeteransS1275
Text of Senate Amendment 1035

Text of Senate Amendment 1035 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1035...

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareDefenseVeteransS1275
Text of Senate Amendment 1035

Text of Senate Amendment 1035 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 1035...

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Floor Speech2025-02-20TaxesS1199
Text of Senate Amendment 478

Text of Senate Amendment 478 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1199] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 478. ...

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareDefenseVeteransS1257
Text of Senate Amendment 903

Text of Senate Amendment 903 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 903. ...

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Floor Speech2025-02-20HealthcareDefenseVeteransS1257
Text of Senate Amendment 903

Text of Senate Amendment 903 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S1257] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 903. ...

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