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140. I like the way you delve into a subject, MADem. Bernie has co-sponsored many bills in the Senate.
Mon Aug 3, 2015, 10:33 AM
Aug 2015

Here are a few recent ones:

S. 1832: Pay Workers a Living Wage Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Jul 22, 2015
Referred to Committee: Jul 22, 2015

S. 1713: Low-Income Solar Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Jul 7, 2015
Referred to Committee: Jul 7, 2015

S. 1677: Responsible Estate Tax Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Jun 25, 2015
Referred to Committee: Jun 25, 2015

S. 1631: Keep Our Pension Promises Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Jun 18, 2015
Referred to Committee: Jun 18, 2015

S. 1564: Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Jun 11, 2015
Referred to Committee: Jun 11, 2015

S. 1506: Employ Young Americans Now Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Jun 4, 2015
Referred to Committee: Jun 4, 2015

S. 1373: College for All Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: May 19, 2015
Referred to Committee: May 19, 2015

S. 1371: Inclusive Prosperity Act of 2015
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: May 19, 2015
Referred to Committee: May 19, 2015

S. 1364: Medicaid Generic Drug Price Fairness Act of 2015
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: May 18, 2015
Referred to Committee: May 18, 2015

S. 1366: A bill to amend the charter of the Gold Star Wives of America to remove the restriction on the federally chartered corporation, and directors and officers of the corporation, attempting to influence legislation.
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: May 18, 2015
Referred to Committee: May 18, 2015

S. 1206: Too Big To Fail, Too Big To Exist Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: May 6, 2015
Referred to Committee: May 6, 2015

S. 1041: End Polluter Welfare Act of 2015
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Apr 22, 2015
Referred to Committee: Apr 22, 2015

S. 964: Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2015
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Apr 15, 2015
Referred to Committee: Apr 15, 2015

S. 922: Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Apr 14, 2015
Referred to Committee: Apr 14, 2015

S. 878: A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program.
Sponsor: Sen. Bernard “Bernie” Sanders [I-VT]
Introduced: Mar 26, 2015
Referred to Committee: Mar 26, 2015

...and, of course, there are many more. He's a busy Senator -- as well as a total good guy.

To check the source and see more of his bills:
https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/browse?sponsor=400357

That silly old unicorn rancher whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #1
"Unicorn Rancher" 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #114
It's not a "crippling blow" if it has near 0 chance of passing. n/t PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #2
One really sure-fire way to get it passed 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #3
Even if Sanders gets elected President this isn't a "sure-fire" thing while PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #10
And how would you change that.... daleanime Aug 2015 #61
But don't forget----We have The Magical ***Third Way*** nikto Aug 2015 #84
Third Way is a policy advocacy group...it has never advocated for or against a candidate. brooklynite Aug 2015 #180
Your candidate can't run away from the DLC/third-way fast enough. delrem Aug 2015 #224
Of course it isn't. But, it's a hell ov a lot better than ladjf Aug 2015 #133
Please explain? procon Aug 2015 #21
Oh, I guess you are right 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #64
That's Sander's problem, right there. nt procon Aug 2015 #73
No, that's your problem 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #80
Its way to early to choose a candidate. procon Aug 2015 #100
Did you mean to say ... 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #105
Good post. Hammer these negative nellies. ladjf Aug 2015 #134
The only practical way to change Citizen United is to change the SCOTUS Gothmog Aug 2015 #165
I assume as well that Sanders will take the existing campaign financing... brooklynite Aug 2015 #181
I agree Gothmog Aug 2015 #183
Citizens United does not have to be overturned in order to pass Publicly Funded Elections. PotatoChip Aug 2015 #193
So long as the GOP controls the House, there will be such bill Gothmog Aug 2015 #194
Did you read my last sentence? PotatoChip Aug 2015 #195
By using the bully pulpit to get a progressive congress in 2018. Scuba Aug 2015 #128
How does that go? procon Aug 2015 #148
Please explain? AlbertCat Aug 2015 #207
An explanation might include some details beyond a simple declaration. procon Aug 2015 #219
don't know the answers yet. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #222
Probably like any other president. procon Aug 2015 #228
Bernie Sanders wouldn't become a Dictator if he were to get himself elected, moobu2 Aug 2015 #66
No one has EVER said it's going to be easy-peasy 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #68
The guy in post 3 said the sure fire way to get this passed is to elect Sanders mythology Aug 2015 #198
Bernie is a crafty fellow 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #199
Why are you using right wing talking points? beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #129
You're right. LEt's just give up, roll over and take it like the ladjf Aug 2015 #135
And what are you going to do to try to change this? ibegurpard Aug 2015 #4
So, since it has zero chance of passing, we just ought to ladjf Aug 2015 #132
Has Sanders got any of his legislative proposal passed into law? Gothmog Aug 2015 #163
Who else would suggest it, no insider with all the right connections , Ha ? orpupilofnature57 Aug 2015 #201
People underestimate Sanders. He's dumb like a Fox. libdem4life Aug 2015 #5
+10 ~nt~ 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #6
It won't even give them a zit okasha Aug 2015 #7
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #17
Sanders has a tail like a duck. okasha Aug 2015 #26
You say Bernie couldn't get any of his bills passed except a couple to name senz Aug 2015 #115
That Youth jobs provision had co-sponsors, you know. It wasn't a bill, it was an amendment MADem Aug 2015 #123
I like the way you delve into a subject, MADem. Bernie has co-sponsored many bills in the Senate. senz Aug 2015 #140
He is a good guy, and thank you for illustrating my point so clearly. MADem Aug 2015 #182
Given that both houses are in Republican hands, senz Aug 2015 #184
No one is holding Sen. Sanders' 'goodness' against him. MADem Aug 2015 #185
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, MADem senz Aug 2015 #191
They need to watch their six, though! MADem Aug 2015 #192
"Senate Passes Sanders-McCain Veterans Bill" beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #225
Thank you for again illustrating my point. That is not what the President signed. MADem Aug 2015 #230
Hillary has a train like a peacock. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #138
Simile--it's a word. Look it up. okasha Aug 2015 #143
I know what Simile means, thank you. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #145
You missed the point. okasha Aug 2015 #205
Peacock's tail--long. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #208
Peacocks are the Kardashians of the bird world. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #211
Besides... druidity33 Aug 2015 #206
That's an excellent comparison, druidity33! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #210
I adore herons and egrets okasha Aug 2015 #212
Poor Bernie is long past the days of his nuptial plumage AlbertCat Aug 2015 #213
She's bald on top? okasha Aug 2015 #216
She's bald on top? AlbertCat Aug 2015 #220
She's not bald but she's grey on top. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #223
Now you're being ageist? Hill's no spring chicken either my dear. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #221
! beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #204
That's a lie: Senate Passes Sanders-McCain Veterans Bill beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #227
Force Clinton to take a stand? Where have you been? JaneyVee Aug 2015 #32
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #49
Here: JaneyVee Aug 2015 #54
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #56
So why can't former Secretary, now private citizen, Clinton take a position now? Armstead Aug 2015 #59
Good question, Armstead. senz Aug 2015 #116
Have you heard about that thing called citizen activism? A concept starts from somewhere, Luminous Animal Aug 2015 #27
Oh, I've been fighting since my teens. okasha Aug 2015 #28
He's a lot "do"...It isn't his fault we have a corrupt Congress and... Armstead Aug 2015 #31
His legislative record is abysmal. okasha Aug 2015 #36
I repeat my post above and will add.... Armstead Aug 2015 #38
Yes, he can be blamed for his own ineptitude. okasha Aug 2015 #40
Oh whatver. Talking to anothr brick wall I guess Armstead Aug 2015 #41
Lol. okasha Aug 2015 #45
Lyndon Johnson was a master at it. How many of those exist? Armstead Aug 2015 #48
Johnson called politics "the art of the possible." okasha Aug 2015 #72
I don't think positive change is impossible...nor a miracle Armstead Aug 2015 #112
Progressives hated LBJ BlueStateLib Aug 2015 #85
Mostly because of the Viet nam War Armstead Aug 2015 #104
They hated him way before then. MADem Aug 2015 #174
I liked him. He had heart. senz Aug 2015 #120
Liberals --"progressives" were a mealy-mouthed thing of the future-- okasha Aug 2015 #209
Is that what Bernie said. He was holding out for juicy or significant legislation? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #42
Nothing will ever sound plausble to you so I'm not going to waste my time Armstead Aug 2015 #50
We can all make up stuff and offer opinions Sheepshank Aug 2015 #92
No that's not what is happening here Armstead Aug 2015 #101
So what evidence do,you have for your statement Sheepshank Aug 2015 #106
Yes he reveals his inner soul to me at our daily lunches Armstead Aug 2015 #127
Armstead, I don't know every bill Bernie has passed, but here are a couple... senz Aug 2015 #118
I showed you how false this is upthread. Now start telling the truth. senz Aug 2015 #117
No, you didn't. okasha Aug 2015 #142
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #146
See reply #115 and #140. No fantasy, just facts. senz Aug 2015 #147
MADem has already explained this to you. okasha Aug 2015 #214
MADem was wrong: "Senate Passes Sanders-McCain Veterans Bill" beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #226
No--I wasn't wrong. Look downthread. "Passing the Senate" does not mean "signed into law." MADem Aug 2015 #231
A lot of people don't understand that the controlling authority for anything involving appropriation MADem Aug 2015 #232
His legislative record is abysmal. AlbertCat Aug 2015 #215
How does he plan on getting the Republican majority in Congress to pass it? procon Aug 2015 #8
yup ibegurpard Aug 2015 #11
It's called "coat-tails" baby. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #13
That's not how our govt works, procon Aug 2015 #25
GOVRNMENT DOESN'T WORK ANYMORE Armstead Aug 2015 #33
Still, its the only one we have at the moment. procon Aug 2015 #39
I don'lt share your fatalism and preference to perpetuate the problems Armstead Aug 2015 #44
What are you working toward if you exclude everyone who isn't procon Aug 2015 #62
I dont understand your opening statement Armstead Aug 2015 #71
+1000 nt 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #60
The article acknowledges that the proposed law couldn't require public funding or limit donations. pnwmom Aug 2015 #91
Not sure if it's this bill or a different one: dreamnightwind Aug 2015 #125
That's OUR job, baby. Self-governance isn't easy. senz Aug 2015 #119
Probably the same way he gets LWolf Aug 2015 #139
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #9
their answer ibegurpard Aug 2015 #14
It doesn't matter which Dems support a bill if the Rs won't allow it to move. procon Aug 2015 #29
Everyone including Hillary is all for overturning CU. JaneyVee Aug 2015 #34
Clinton supporters, who are also Obama supporters remember. Sheepshank Aug 2015 #46
Yes conservatives have always hated the idea of publicly funded elections Armstead Aug 2015 #53
Well, God forbid, okasha Aug 2015 #78
her litmus test for any new SCOTUS justices AlbertCat Aug 2015 #218
Maybe I don't understand what publically funded elections means? Sheepshank Aug 2015 #96
My reflexive reply was in response to reflexive rejection of everything Bernie does Armstead Aug 2015 #130
Personally, I hate the idea of taxes paying for campaigns Sheepshank Aug 2015 #141
I posted article with more information in main thread Armstead Aug 2015 #161
We remember AlbertCat Aug 2015 #217
It will be interesting to see the details dsc Aug 2015 #12
That's why we need a constitutional amendment ibegurpard Aug 2015 #15
Yes for real public financing of campaigns a constitutional amendment would be needed. PoliticAverse Aug 2015 #19
But SCOTUS can. okasha Aug 2015 #30
How do you figure that? RichVRichV Aug 2015 #74
actually I doubt it dsc Aug 2015 #24
I guess we'll need to read the bill to find out 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #16
they aren't concerns they are what SCOTUS says (ie the way the law works in this country) dsc Aug 2015 #22
Decades of getting shit done?? JaneyVee Aug 2015 #35
You wish. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #47
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2015 #51
No, seriously. He has the least amount of bills passed... JaneyVee Aug 2015 #63
You are flatly stating something I have not heard before 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #67
Co-sponsored maybe, but that's something very different now isn't it? The implications is that Ed Suspicious Aug 2015 #86
I see today's talking ;point is "he's so ineffective." Armstead Aug 2015 #55
Post removed Post removed Aug 2015 #65
This message was self-deleted by its author Ed Suspicious Aug 2015 #89
As Andy Stephenson would say "Voter Verified Paper Ballots". Stop election rigging. nt Snotcicles Aug 2015 #18
Yeah! janlyn Aug 2015 #20
Why Settle For The Lesser Of Two Corporate Evils - Go Bernie Go cantbeserious Aug 2015 #23
now that he is conveniently running for president lol nt msongs Aug 2015 #37
Bernie's not running for POTUS at age 73 because it's "convenient" 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #58
Old "power hungry" Bernie? Old "personal ambition" Bernie? Sounds legit. Ed Suspicious Aug 2015 #102
LOL - I'm reminded of this pic of Bernie waiting for his plane 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #109
Well, that proves it, then. Le Taz Hot Aug 2015 #137
How is this a "crippling blow"....since the House will never pass it? brooklynite Aug 2015 #43
Sanders is the ONLY POTUS candidate who has pledged to ONLY appoint SC nominees 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #52
Try again...Clinton promised this two weeks before Sanders... brooklynite Aug 2015 #70
Do you have a link anywhere for that. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #75
Try this... brooklynite Aug 2015 #79
Thank you for the link 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #82
Hillary Clinton’s litmus test for Supreme Court nominees: a pledge to overturn Citizens United Gothmog Aug 2015 #167
Apparently you missed this 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #170
The only real difference on this issue between Sanders and Clinton is who can win in Nov. 2016 Gothmog Aug 2015 #171
Cool 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #177
That was my question frazzled Aug 2015 #57
You think Bernie is doing this because of the primary or what? moobu2 Aug 2015 #69
No 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #77
It has 0% chance of passing. n/t Lil Missy Aug 2015 #76
Wait. Let me guess ... 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #88
This reply isn't just for you but it is a common post by H supporters artislife Aug 2015 #149
No, I didn't say or imply that Hillary COULD get it through. Lil Missy Aug 2015 #150
Nevermind... artislife Aug 2015 #151
So I guess all the naysayers are just FINE, with the way things are! SoapBox Aug 2015 #81
"I can't think of anything else." NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #83
Apparently you can't either. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #95
Because it's easy to "introduce a bill" ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #97
And it's easy to trash a good man 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #99
Just pointing out the obvious ... NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #103
Yes 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #107
Exactly. NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #108
That can be a very clever retort 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #110
What ev. n/t NanceGreggs Aug 2015 #111
From the article: "the potential legislation would not mandate public funding or limit donations." pnwmom Aug 2015 #87
How would this prevent the Kochs from spending money to buy ads? Recursion Aug 2015 #90
Both the Angels and the Devils are in the details. 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #98
Good. Destroy the Koch Brothers NYCButterfinger Aug 2015 #93
I'm sure the Kochs are quaking in their boots tonight bluestateguy Aug 2015 #94
Perhaps 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #113
You do a wonderful job of getting the truth out, 99th_Monkey. senz Aug 2015 #121
aww 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #157
This is a showboat piece of legislation. It will go nowhere. Doesn't anyone understand how MADem Aug 2015 #122
Like Bernie is the only person who introduces such bills. No otehr "showboaters" in Congress? Armstead Aug 2015 #131
Who has made that claim? Please point out the person who says he's alone in doing this? MADem Aug 2015 #173
I got the same impression. procon Aug 2015 #159
Please see artucle at bottom of thread Armstead Aug 2015 #162
Kucinich did this in his last Presidential romp with the "Department of Peace" schtick. MADem Aug 2015 #176
Well, he did land a cushy job at Fox News Freddie Stubbs Aug 2015 #236
Yeah, but it's still so precious watching the SAME CROWD that demanded that Obama pound the podium Number23 Aug 2015 #196
I just get sad that so many people don't understand the basics...is the school system that bad? MADem Aug 2015 #197
the SAME CROWD that demanded that Obama pound the podium AlbertCat Aug 2015 #200
If you can see all of this crying and whining and STILL not realize that pounding podiums Number23 Aug 2015 #229
I've posted Only a Bill here BainsBane Aug 2015 #233
The people getting angry at me need to understand the purpose of Ways and Means. Hell, you'd think MADem Aug 2015 #234
Yes silenttigersong Aug 2015 #124
Reccing for pissing off all the right people, both in Washington and here on DU. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #126
You're most welcome beam me 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #155
brooklynite is much better informed than your average GD-P Bernie Basher. beam me up scottie Aug 2015 #203
Sanders is, as Sanders does Babel_17 Aug 2015 #136
write that bill and please push it now, Senator Sanders. even if they table it, please push it now. Sunlei Aug 2015 #144
lol - keep 'em coming Bernie! Remind voters what a democracy looks like. polichick Aug 2015 #152
Who would've guessed this would cause such a controversy here? ibegurpard Aug 2015 #153
Better we all suffer whatchamacallit Aug 2015 #154
+10 ~nt~ 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #156
It is pretty amazing how the ground shifts....Often to the right Armstead Aug 2015 #186
outstanding. Now Let's watch the Turd Way Club & their Repukes Comrades block or vote against it 2banon Aug 2015 #158
Here's more details Armstead Aug 2015 #160
Thank you - bookmarked. nt 99th_Monkey Aug 2015 #166
Perhaps people would take this more seriously if the headline wasn't so ridiculous Freddie Stubbs Aug 2015 #164
Agreed-this is not a game changer as to the primary process Gothmog Aug 2015 #168
The article is a tidbit of news wrapped in bloviating opinion--apparently the listed "author" MADem Aug 2015 #175
I am very glad he lobbed a crippling blow to them before the election. NCTraveler Aug 2015 #169
Yea that's really going to pass in the house and senate. FloridaBlues Aug 2015 #172
And we're all going to die eventualy, so why bother with anything? Armstead Aug 2015 #189
Even if the bill passed (.0000001% chance), it would do nothing taught_me_patience Aug 2015 #178
Sure...Well then let's never try to fix anything. Armstead Aug 2015 #188
Um, the KOCH Brothers DON'T fund elections... brooklynite Aug 2015 #179
I assume you've never heard of steps and processes Armstead Aug 2015 #187
I have no objection to TRYING... brooklynite Aug 2015 #190
The steps and procrsses okasha Aug 2015 #237
Well one step to that is gatting rid of the corrupt congresscritters.. Armstead Aug 2015 #238
Maybe I'm dense but why would the Kochs be the virgogal Aug 2015 #202
The Koch's are Sanders' foil for everything BainsBane Aug 2015 #235
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