Bernard Sanders
Sen · Independent · VT
Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Bernard Sanders's score per year against the Senate, party, and Congress-wide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Bernard Sanders vs. the Democrat median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Bernard Sanders broke from the Independent majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Bernard Sanders's voting record?
Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT) earned a 12% Institute for Legislative Analysis score for 2025, showing minimal alignment with limited-government principles. Across 4 years rated, Bernard Sanders's lifetime ILA score averages 9%. Bernard Sanders serves Vermont in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Bernard Sanders with limited-government principles?
Bernard Sanders earned a 12% Institute for Legislative Analysis score in 2025, showing minimal alignment with limited-government principles.
What is Bernard Sanders's ILA score?
Bernard Sanders has a 12% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Bernard Sanders's lifetime average is 9%.
Where does Bernard Sanders serve?
Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT) serves Vermont in the U.S. Senate as a Independent.