Vote no on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would approve roughly $900 billion for the Defense Department (nearly $1 trillion including nuclear and emergency defense spending).

PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders to Vote No on NDAA December 11, 2024 WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 – As the Senate prepares to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) — which would approve close to $900 billion for the Defense Department, nearly $1 trillion when nuclear weapons and “emergency” defense spending is included — Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today gave remarks on the floor of the Senate outlining the dangers of further enriching...

Said he will vote against the NDAA when the Senate considers it.

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Senate roll-call (Vote No. 570) on S.2296 (FY2026 NDAA) shows Bernie Sanders (I-VT) recorded as 'Nay' on passage (vote date October 9, 2025).

Official Senate roll-call record confirms Senator Bernard (Bernie) Sanders voted against final passage of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (S.2296) on October 9, 2025.

delivered same_term A for effort

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 570 — On Passage of the Bill (S.2296, as amended)
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Congressional Record (Oct 9, 2025) documents Senator Sanders offering Amendment No. 3853 to reduce the Defense bill by 10% (and his floor remarks proposing the cut), demonstrating concrete legislative effort to oppose the NDAA funding level.

Official Congressional Record shows Sanders introduced an amendment to cut the NDAA funding and made floor remarks in support of the cut—demonstrating active, concrete effort to oppose the bill prior to voting against its passage.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congressional Record — Senate Proceedings (October 9, 2025) — Sanders floor amendment and remarks
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Roll call vote 570 records Sanders (I-VT) as Nay on final passage of S. 2296, the FY2026 NDAA. The bill passed 77-20.

Official Senate vote record confirms Sanders voted no on the NDAA passage vote.

delivered same_term A for effort

U.S. Senate Roll Call Vote 570 — On Passage of the Bill (S.2296, as amended)
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The Senate Record shows Sanders called up Amendment No. 3853 to reduce the defense bill by 10 percent and redirect the savings to VA dental care; the amendment was rejected.

Sanders took concrete floor action to oppose the NDAA's funding level before the vote.

delivered same_term A for effort

Congressional Record — Senate Proceedings (October 9, 2025) — Sanders floor amendment and remarks
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