Bernie Sanders

Bernard Sanders is an American politician and activist serving as the senior United States senator from Vermont, a seat he has held since 2007. He was the U.S. representative for the state's at-large congressional district from 1991 to 2007. Sanders is the longest-serving independent in U.S. congressional history. He has a close relationship with the Democratic Party, having caucused with House and Senate Democrats for most of his congressional career. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Bernie Sanders has 1,630 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 73,710 views per program. Most appearances with Amy Klobuchar (29), Elizabeth Warren (26), Chuck Schumer (22). Most common tags: Sanders, Democratic Party, Presidential Nomination.

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


Videos: 1,098

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: 526 Mayor c. January 1, 1981 - c. December 31, 1989 Videos: 4

Recent Appearances

  • Senate Session

    Senate Session

    The Senate voted 91-7 to begin debate on the fiscal year 2024 spending package for the Departments of Agriculture, Veterans…

  • Senators Murray, Sanders, and Others News Conference on Child Care

    Senators Murray, Sanders, and Others News Conference on Child Care

    Senators Patty Murray (D-WA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and other Democratic colleagues held a news conference to discuss child…

  • Senate Session

    Senate Session

    In a 86-11 vote, the Senate passed its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. The House earlier…

  • Senate Session, Part 3

    Senate Session, Part 3

    The Senate continued work on its version of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. Armed Services Committee Jack Reed…

  • Senate Session

    Senate Session

    The Senate confirmed the nomination of Julie Rikelman to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.

  • Senate Hearing on Youth Mental Health

    Senate Hearing on Youth Mental Health

    Surgeon General Vivek Murthy pointed to loneliness and social media as two areas of concern as drivers of the mental health…

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Appearance Stats

Member of Congress Record

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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
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