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Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders on Financial Regulation

IndependentVT

Financial Regulation185 votes · 59.7/100 consistent
RegulateDeregulate

332 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Financial Regulation. 185 of them counted toward the score above: 124 toward “Regulate” and 61 toward “Deregulate”.

The other 147 did not count: 143 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 4 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2010-05-24A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.H.R. 4173 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDeregulate
2010-05-24A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.H.R. 4173 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDeregulate
2010-05-20A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.H.R. 4173 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaRegulate
2010-05-20In the nature of a substitute.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-20In the nature of a substitute.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-19To restore to the States the right to protect consumers from usurious lenders.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-05-19In the nature of a substitute.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-18To provide for the independence of Inspectors General of certain designated Federal entities, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDeregulate
2010-05-18To ban naked credit default swaps and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayRegulate
2010-05-18To address the applicability and preservation of certain State authorities, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDeregulate
2010-05-18To address the applicability of certain State authorities with respect to national banks, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-18To prohibit taxpayer bailouts of fiscally irresponsible State and local governments.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRegulate
2010-05-17To protect United States taxpayers from paying for the bailouts of foreign governments.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-17To limit further bailouts of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to enhance the regulation and oversight of such enterprises, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDeregulate
2010-05-13To provide for increased Congressional oversight through a sunset of the authority created under title X related to the creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRegulate
2010-05-13To ensure that the fees that small businesses and other entities are charged for accepting debit cards are reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred, and to limit payment card networks from imposing anti-competitive restrictions on small businesses and other entities that accept payment cards.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-05-13To provide an orderly and transparent bankruptcy process for non-bank financial institutions and prohibit bailout authority.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRegulate
2010-05-13To remove statutory references to credit rating agencies.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDeregulate
2010-05-13To instruct the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish a self-regulatory organization to assign credit rating agencies to provide initial credit ratings.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-05-12To establish a specific consumer protection liaison for service members and their families, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-05-12To implement regulatory oversight of the swap markets, to improve regulator's access to information about all swaps, to encourage clearing while preventing concentration of inadequately hedged risks in central clearinghouses and ensuring that corporate end users can continue to hedge their unique business risks, and to improve market transparency.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDeregulate
2010-05-12To maintain the role of the Board of Governors as the supervisor of holding companies and State member banks.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-12To provide for a study of the asset-backed securitization process and for residential mortgage underwriting standards.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-12To prohibit certain payments to loan originators and to require verification by lenders of the ability of consumers to repay loans.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-05-11To provide for enhanced regulation of, and to establish a term certain for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to provide conditions for continued operation of such enterprises, to provide for the wind down of such operations and the dissolution of such enterprises, and to address budgetary treatment of such enterprises.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDeregulate
2010-05-11To require the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study on ending the conservatorship of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and reforming the housing finance system.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-11To address availability of information concerning the meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-11To require the non-partisan Government Accountability Office to conduct an independent audit of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System that does not interfere with monetary policy, to let the American people know the names of the recipients of over $2,000,000,000,000 in taxpayer assistance from the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-05-06To impose leverage and liability limits on bank holding companies and financial companies.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-05-06To amend the definition of the term "financial company" for purposes of limits on nondesposit liabilities.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2010-05-06An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaRegulate
2010-05-06To establish a Division of Consumer Financial Protection within the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDeregulate
2010-05-06To require the Corporation to amend the definition of the term "assessment base".S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-05To improve the bill.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2010-05-05To prohibit taxpayers from ever having to bail out the financial sector.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaRegulate
2010-04-28An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaRegulate
2010-04-27An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaRegulate
2010-04-26An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaRegulate
2010-04-26An original bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.S. 3217 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaRegulate
2009-05-19A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.H.R. 627 · 111th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaRegulate
2009-05-19In the nature of a substitute.H.R. 627 · 111th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2009-05-13To enhance public knowledge regarding the national debt by requiring the publication of the facts about the national debt on IRS instructions, Federal websites, and in new legislation.H.R. 627 · 111th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2009-05-13To establish a national consumer credit usury rate.H.R. 627 · 111th Congress · On the MotionYeaRegulate
2009-05-13To specify acceptable forms of identification for the opening of credit card accounts.H.R. 627 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDeregulate
2009-05-12To protect innocent Americans from violent crime in national parks and refuges.H.R. 627 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2009-01-15A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of obligations under the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008.S.J.Res. 5 · 111th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2008-07-25A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes.S. 3268 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaRegulate
2008-07-22A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act, to prevent excessive price speculation with respect to energy commodities, and for other purposes.S. 3268 · 110th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaRegulate
2006-11-15Financial Netting Improvements ActH.R. 5585 · 109th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to Senate AmendmentsYeaDirection not readable
2006-09-27Financial Services Regulatory Relief ActS. 2856 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDeregulate
2006-09-27Nonadmitted and Reinsurance Reform Act of 2006H.R. 5637 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDeregulate
2006-09-21Military Personnel Financial Services Protection ActS. 418 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaRegulate
2006-07-12Credit Rating Agency Duopoly Relief ActH.R. 2990 · 109th Congress · On PassageNayDirection not readable
2006-07-12Credit Rating Agency Duopoly Relief Act of 2006H.R. 2990 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-07-11Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement ActH.R. 4411 · 109th Congress · On PassageYeaRegulate
2006-07-11Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement ActH.R. 4411 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2006-07-11Internet Gambling Prohibition and Enforcement ActH.R. 4411 · 109th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2006-03-08Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2005H.R. 3505 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDeregulate
2005-12-13To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of each of the Nation’s past President and their spouses, respectively, to improve circulation of the $1 coin, to create a new bullion coin, and for other purposesS. 1047 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2005-12-07To extend the applicability of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002S. 467 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRegulate
2005-10-27Hurricane Katrina Financial Services Relief ActH.R. 3945 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDeregulate
2005-06-28To prevent the sale of abusive insurance and investment products to military personnelH.R. 458 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRegulate
2005-05-24Business Checking Freedom ActH.R. 1224 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDeregulate
2005-05-04Federal Deposit Insurance Reform ActH.R. 1185 · 109th Congress · On PassageNayDeregulate
2005-04-27Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005H.R. 902 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2005-04-14Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection ActS. 256 · 109th Congress · On PassageNayDeregulate
2005-04-14Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection ActS. 256 · 109th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2004-10-05Military Personnel Financial Services Protection ActH.R. 5011 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRegulate
2004-03-25District of Columbia and United States Territories Circulating Quarter Dollar ProgramH.R. 2993 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2004-03-25Bureau of Engraving and Printing Security Printing ActH.R. 3786 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDirection not readable
2004-03-18Financial Services Regulatory Relief ActH.R. 1375 · 108th Congress · On PassageNayRegulate
2004-03-18Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2004H.R. 1375 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-03-18Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2004H.R. 1375 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-03-18Financial Services Regulatory Relief Act of 2004H.R. 1375 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2004-01-28To Extend for 6 Months the Period for which Chapter 12 of Title 11 of the United States Code is ReenactedS. 1920 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Instruct ConfereesYeaDirection not readable
2004-01-28To Extend for 6 Months the Period for which Chapter 12 of Title 11 of the United States Code is ReenactedS. 1920 · 108th Congress · On PassageNayDeregulate
2004-01-28To Extend for 6 Months the Period for which Chapter 12 of Title 11 of the United States Code is ReenactedS. 1920 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2004-01-28A bill to extend for 6 months the period for which chapter 12 of title 11 of the United States Code is reenacted.S. 1920 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-11-21Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions ActH.R. 2622 · 108th Congress · Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Conference ReportNayDeregulate
2003-11-19Mutual Funds Integrity and Fee Transparency ActH.R. 2420 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRegulate
2003-09-10Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions ActH.R. 2622 · 108th Congress · On PassageNayDeregulate
2003-09-10Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003H.R. 2622 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-09-10Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003H.R. 2622 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-09-10Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003H.R. 2622 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-09-10Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003H.R. 2622 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-09-03To Amend the Securities Laws to Permit Church Pension Plans to be Invested in Collective TrustsH.R. 1533 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDeregulate
2003-06-23Family Farmer Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2003H.R. 2465 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-06-17Accountant, Compliance, and Enforcement Staffing ActH.R. 658 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaRegulate
2003-06-10Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition ActH.R. 2143 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaRegulate
2003-06-10Unlawful Internet Gambling Funding Prohibition ActH.R. 2143 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-06-05Check Clearing for the 21st Century ActH.R. 1474 · 108th Congress · On PassageYeaDirection not readable
2003-04-02Federal Deposit Insurance Reform ActH.R. 522 · 108th Congress · On PassageNayDeregulate
2003-03-19Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection ActH.R. 975 · 108th Congress · On PassageNayDeregulate
2003-03-19Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection ActH.R. 975 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Recommit with InstructionsYeaDirection not readable
2003-03-19Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 975 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2003-03-19Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 975 · 108th Congress · On Agreeing to the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2003-03-19Mortgage Servicing Clarification ActH.R. 314 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYeaDeregulate
2003-03-12Hospital Mortgage Insurance ActH.R. 659 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedDid not voteDirection not readable
2003-02-26American 5-Cent Coin Design Continuity ActH.R. 258 · 108th Congress · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYeaDirection not readable
2002-11-15Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection ActH.R. 333 · 107th Congress · agree to senate amendment with an amendmentNayDeregulate

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Regulate / Deregulate axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.