VERMONT (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Bernard Sanders

  • Independent
  • 18 terms
  • Born 1941

Bernard Sanders is a Independent Senator representing Vermont (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 18 terms. Bernard Sanders has a 71% community approval rating based on 107 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

71% approve

  • Total votes: 107
  • 90-day change: +3.5
  • Last 7 days: 16
  • Senate rank: 2/100

76 support · 31 oppose

107 votes from unique devices, one per person · 16 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Bernard Sanders has served in Congress since 1991: in the House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, and in the Senate since 2007. Congress.gov lists 1,187 bills and resolutions sponsored and 7,955 cosponsored by Bernard Sanders.

Sponsored
1,187
Cosponsored
7,955

Terms in Congress

  • House · VT — 1991–2007
  • Senate · VT — 2007–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Bernard Sanders's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Bernard Sanders currently holds a community approval rating of 71% for 2026, drawn from 107 visitor votes (76 support, 31 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Bernard Sanders right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

To keep results fair, each visitor is limited to one vote per official or party through privacy-preserving browser fingerprinting, and you can change your vote at any time without creating an account.

How to read this rating

These numbers capture grassroots sentiment from people who visit USApprate — they are not scientific polls and are not a statistically representative sample of all Americans. Think of them as a real-time pulse of engaged citizens that complements professional polling. For survey-grade data, we recommend established organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, and our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How is Bernard Sanders's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Bernard Sanders's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Bernard Sanders holds a 71% community approval rating based on 107 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Bernard Sanders?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

How can I share my opinion on Senator Bernard Sanders?

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