Independent Senator

Bernie Sanders

Vermont

12.05
Sessions counted: 3

Date Assumed Office:

January 03, 2007

Chief of Staff:

Misty Rebik

Next Election:

2024

2024 LIVE Session Score

[118th Congress]

21.88

Lifetime Key Issues Score

Learn More About Bernie Sanders

Committee Assignment:

Energy and Natural Resources , Environment and Public Works, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Budget, Veterans' Affairs

Place of Birth:

Brooklyn, New York, NY

Birthday:

September 08, 1941

Profession:

Filmmaker, Writer, Political activist

Marital Status:

Married

Spouse(s):

Deborah Shiling (m. 1964; div. 1966)​ Jane O'Meara (m. 1988)

Number of Children:

1

Education:

Brooklyn College University of Chicago (BA)

American Culture

7.69%

The center of the fight for freedom starts with American culture. The foundation for America's longevity is patriotism, embracing the individual spirit, and supporting state rights. All bills and policies should be for Americans by Americans. Made in America.

Big Tech & Free Speech

N/A

Big Tech companies are targeting every American's 1st Amendment right to freedom of speech. These companies are looking to control the narrative and shut down anyone that disagrees with them. Turning Point Action is fighting to ensure the right to free speech across all forms of media and terminating bias censorship by Big Tech.

Border Security

50.00%

America is currently under attack at our borders. Our young people are dying from cartel drugs such as fentanyl. Human trafficking is rising nationwide. Securing our borders to protect Americans from illegal activity, drugs, and other dangers must be a priority for our representatives.

Election Integrity

0.00%

Every American has a right to trust that their vote was counted fairly. Turning Point Action believes that we must secure our elections from fraud to ensure the political process remains free and fair to all legally authorized voters.

Medical Freedom

16.67%

Every American, born and unborn, has the right to a healthy life. Turning Point Action believes in a healthcare system based on individual freedom, giving the power back to American citizens and their families. Medical freedom is the civil rights issue of the next generation.

School Choice

N/A

A zip code does not define a child's future. Current education uses "woke" ideologies such as Critical Race Theory, sex education for children, and more to indoctrinate our children into hating America. Turning Point Action believes in giving parents the ability to choose where their children attend school to help guarantee that the school system's control remains in the hands of the citizens.

Second Amendment

0.00%

All Americans have the God given right to protect themselves, their families, and their property. Turning Point Action prioritizes defending the American people's right to keep and bear arms.

Taxes and Spending

16.67%

Americans work hard for their money. However, the current administration values hiring 80,000 new IRS agents instead of working for the American People. Turning Point Action advocates for reducing overall government spending and lowering taxes and the national debt while maintaining a balanced budget.
votes
Select the Issues
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLPN1223
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
N
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLS.4445
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
N/V
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLS.4361
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
N
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLPN830
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLPN1569
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLPN1212
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLPN927
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +
BILLPN35
TPAction Position
N
Sanders Position
Y
ISSUE
YEAR
24
view more +

Bill

TPAction Position
Sandersposition

Issue

Comments

Year

Congress

H. R. 9747
N
Y
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
24
118th
PN1223
N
Y
Dorothy Camille Shea — Department of State
24
118th
H.R.7463
N
Y
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
24
118th
H.R.815
N
N
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
24
118th
H.R.2872
N
Y
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
24
118th
S.4445
N
N/V
Right to IVF Act
24
118th
S.4361
N
N
Border Act of 2024
24
118th
PN830
N
Y
Patricia L. Lee — Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board
24
118th
PN1569
N
Y
Christopher T. Hanson — Nuclear Regulatory Commission
24
118th
PN1212
N
Y
Melissa Griffin Dalton — Department of Defense
24
118th
PN927
N
Y
Courtney Diesel O'Donnell — Department of State
24
118th
PN35
N
Y
Donna Ann Welton — Department of State
24
118th

Vote Key

  • Y: Yea
  • N: Nay
  • G: Guilty
  • NG: Not Guilty
  • A: Abstaining
  • P: Present
  • N/V: Not Voting
  • N/A: Not Applicable
  • E: Excused
Donate

DONATE

Our mission is unachievable without your help. We accept a wide range of donation options to ensure the preservation of this great country!

Donate NowDonate Now

Turning Point Action (TPAction) is a 501(c)(4) organization. We exist to equip and empower all generations to engage in grassroots activism and emerge as leaders in their communities.

Subscribe for TPACTION News, Updates, and Events

© Copyright 2024 | Turning Point Action (TPAction) is a 501(c)(4) organization