Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders
U.S. Senator
Senate · VT · Since 1991
Party AlignmentMostly Aligned
80%aligned with Independent positions
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Breaks from Independent Line
Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Independent position
National Defense & Military
Mixed→Opposes
Foreign Policy & Diplomacy
Favors→Mixed
Gun Policy & 2nd Amendment
Favors→Mixed
Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Mixed→Opposes
Taxes & Government Spending
Mixed→Opposes
Trade & Tariffs
Mixed→Opposes
Labor & Unions
Mixed→Favors
