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Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders — Independent U.S. Senator from Vermont (official headshot)

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
11.76
Sen
I
2024
13.13
Sen
I
12
2023
7.14
Sen
I
2022
4.65
Sen
I

Overall Trend

0%25%50%75%100%20222023202420252022: 4.65%2023: 7.14%2024: 13.13%2025: 11.76%

Year

2025
0.00
0.00
0.00
40.00
50.00
0.00
0.00
15.07
0.00
2024
0.00
0.00
0.00
41.67
0.00
0.00
14.55
2023
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
25.00
0.00
0.00
4.76
0.00
2022
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
10.00
0.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Bernard Sanders's voting record?

Sen. Bernard Sanders (I-VT-12) 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 represents Vermont's 12th Congressional District 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-12) represents Vermont's 12th Congressional District in the U.S. Senate as a Independent.

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