Bernard Sanders
Senate · Independent · Vermont · since Jan 2019
Wednesday, Sep 30
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 47–41.
What is a nomination vote?
A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.
Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating to the recovery of the full, incremental costs of upgrades that serve large-load customers, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 57–43.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
H.R. 7008 · Stop Insider Trading Act
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected, 53–47.
What is cloture?
A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.
Tuesday, Sep 29
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge. Motion to Discharge Rejected, 47–51.
What is a motion to discharge?
A vote to take a measure away from a committee and bring it to the full chamber.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Rejected, 48–51.
What is a motion to proceed?
A vote on whether to start debating a bill or other measure.
Monday, Sep 28
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill. Bill Passed, 77–22.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 47–52.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 49–50.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To limit price increases for college athletics tickets. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 42–54.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To improve the bill. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Rejected, 1–94.
S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026
To modify the provision relating to the relationship of this Act to existing law. Official page ›
On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 96–1.
Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.
Bills they sponsored · 56
S. 5493 · Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. · Sep 23, 2026
S. 5456 · Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. · Sep 22, 2026
S. 5384 · Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · Sep 14, 2026
S. 5284 · Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. · Aug 6, 2026
S. 5280 · Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · Aug 6, 2026
Bills they cosponsored · 477
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266) · Sep 30, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273) · Sep 30, 2026
S. 5626 · Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. · Sep 30, 2026
S. 5651 · National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. · Sep 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176) · Sep 29, 2026
Committees
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Member
- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Member
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Member
- Fisheries, Water, and Wildlife Member
- Senate Committee on Finance Member
- Health Care Member
- Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy Ranking member
- Taxation and IRS Oversight Member
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Ranking member
- Education and the American Family Member
- Employment and Workplace Safety Member
- Primary Health and Retirement Security Member
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs Member
- Senate Committee on the Budget Member
Bills and committee seats from the official record.