Bernard Sanders
Sen · Independent · District 12 · 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 Congress 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.
▸Detailed score tables
Congress
Score
Role
Party
Dist.
Congress
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Bernard Sanders's voting record?
Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT-12) currently holds a 0% Center for Healthcare Affordability score for the 119th Congress (2025–2026), showing minimal alignment with healthcare reform and limited-government healthcare positions. This is an ongoing scorecard, updated throughout the session as new votes and bill sponsorships are recorded. Across 2 years rated, Bernard Sanders's lifetime Reform Healthcare score averages 0%. Bernard Sanders represents Vermont's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. Senate.
How aligned is Bernard Sanders with healthcare reform and limited-government healthcare positions?
Bernard Sanders earned a 0% Center for Healthcare Affordability score in 2025, showing minimal alignment with healthcare reform and limited-government healthcare positions.
What is Bernard Sanders's Reform Healthcare score?
Bernard Sanders has a 0% Reform Healthcare score for 2025. Across 2 years rated, Bernard Sanders's lifetime average is 0%.
Where does Bernard Sanders serve?
Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT-12) represents Vermont's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. Senate as a Independent.