Bernie Sanders

Bernard Sanders is an American politician and activist serving as the senior United States senator from Vermont. Sanders is the longest serving independent in U.S. congressional history but has a close relationship with the Democratic Party, having caucused with House and Senate Democrats for most of his congressional career and sought the party's presidential nomination in 2016 and 2020, coming second in both campaigns. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Bernie Sanders has 1,654 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1986 Call-In as a Mayor. The year with the most videos was 2009 with 103 videos. The year with the highest average number of views per program was 1989 with an average of 73,738 views per program. Most appearances with Amy Klobuchar (29), Elizabeth Warren (26), Chuck Schumer (23). Most common tags: Sanders, Democratic Party, Presidential Nomination.

Appearances by Title:January 4, 2007 - Present U.S. Senator, I-VT View Map


Videos: 1,121

Previously

U.S. Senator-Elect,
I-Vermont
c. November 6, 2006 - c. January 4, 2007 Videos: 2 U.S. Representative, I-VT January 3, 1991 - January 3, 2007 Videos: 527 Mayor c. January 1, 1981 - c. December 31, 1989 Videos: 4

Recent Appearances

  • Senate Hearing on 32-Hour Work Week

    Senate Hearing on 32-Hour Work Week

    The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing to examine the potential for a nationwide 32-hour …

  • Senate Session, Part 2

    Senate Session, Part 2

    The Senate confirmed two nominations: Moshe Marvit, member of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; and Cathy…

  • Hearing on Pension Plans

    Hearing on Pension Plans

    The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee held a hearing on improving retirement plans for Americans. Accord…

  • Senate Session, Part 2

    Senate Session, Part 2

    The Senate confirmed two nominations: David Leibowitz, U.S. District Court judge for the Southern District of Florida; and Ha…

  • Senate Session

    Senate Session

    The Senate continued consideration of H.R. 815, legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreign aid to Israel, Taiwan, and Ukr…

  • Senate Session

    Senate Session

    The Senate approved (64-19) the motion to proceed to consideration of H.R. 815, legislation providing $95.3 billion in foreig…

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Appearance Stats

Member of Congress Record

District Map
Ideology Rankings
Past Elections

Ideology data is based on DW-NOMINATE statistics developed by Keith Poole and Howard Rosenthal. More information can be found at Voteview .

Historic election results compiled from data found on FEC.gov

Committees

Votes

Floor Activity

    • Days on Floor: 22
    • Total Time Speaking: 8 hours
    • Common Floor Remark Topics:

Bills

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