Bernie Sanders's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
1 committee meeting, 12 roll-call votes, and 2 bills on the floor schedule
This week, Sanders voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 11 roll calls and against it on 1.
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· Business meeting
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Mary Lazare, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, all of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, and Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, both to be a Member of the National Mediation Board.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S.J.Res. 197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Referred to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, where Sanders sits · Sanders voted Yea · Source
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Sanders is a cosponsor · Sanders voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 72 of 74 roll calls (97%).
Sanders voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 60 roll calls and against it on 12.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (14)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Bernie Sanders | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28 | No. 250 | On Passage of the Bill S. 4668S. 4668, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 243 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 24 | No. 242 | On the Amendment S. 4668Amdt. No. 6776 | Amendment Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 22 | No. 240 | On the Cloture Motion S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 17 | No. 236 | On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 15 | No. 235 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 4668 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Sep 15 | No. 233 | On the Nomination PN1093-3Confirmation: Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio | Nomination Confirmed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Aug 8 | No. 228 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500H.R. 6500, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 7 | No. 226 | On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6500Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500 | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 7 | No. 224 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334H.R. 5334, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 3 | No. 218 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 29 | No. 213 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 28 | No. 212 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 20 | No. 200 | On the Cloture Motion PN938-1Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Sanders (7)
S. 5493 Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5456 Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5384 Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5280 Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5284 Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5185 Audit the Pentagon Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5026 Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 28, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 531.
This bill requires health warnings on labels and in advertisements for food and beverages that are sweetened, processed, or contain a high level of certain nutrients of concern, and it prohibits specifically advertising such products to children.
Cosponsored by Sanders (66)
S.Res. 931 A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 946 A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5651 A bill to establish the National Institutes of Clean Energy.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5626 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to change certain grant requirements for certain students with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.Res. 920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S.Res. 911 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 900 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indigenous Peoples' Day" to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S5006-5007)
S. 5525 Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5512 A bill to subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5532 A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5565 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5567 A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5539 A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S. 5481 A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 5447 FAIR Fees Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5446 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5428 Stop the Wait Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
S.J.Res. 216 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S. 5389 Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 851 A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4675)
S. 5393 FABRIC Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5304 Fairness for Farm Workers Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4519-4520)
S. 5331 Protect American Values Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5283 Momnibus Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5324 Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5321 HCBS Access Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4965 Railroad Retirement Board Stability Act
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 540.
S. 5190 Restoring Justice for Workers Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5195 Green New Deal for Public Schools Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
S. 5168 Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Latest action Jul 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4286)
S. 5134 Green New Deal for Health Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
S. 5121 Supreme Court Ethics Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5112 Health Over Wealth Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5071 Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5075 Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S.Res. 807 A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
S. 5056 CDC Tribal Public Health Security and Preparedness Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.J.Res. 198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
S. 5019 Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2120 Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 5006 Work Without Worry Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4986 Mamas First Act
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4996 Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4995 Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4982 Good Jobs for Good Airports Act
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4946 Health and Location Data Protection Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 13, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 4906 Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4912 BUFFER Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4941 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4922 Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S.Res. 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3216-3217)
S.J.Res. 196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
S. 4867 Small Farm Conservation Act
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
