In 1996, Republicans used reconciliation to pass major legislation that ended six decades of welfare policy. Bernie Sanders decadeendlegislation Change image and share on social
In 2005, Republicans passed a 360-page reconciliation bill without a single Democratic vote that provided deep cuts to Medicaid and raised premiums on Medicare beneficiaries. Bernie Sanders beneficiarybillcut Change image and share on social
In 2001, Republicans used reconciliation to pass President Bush's $1.35 trillion tax cut that mainly benefited the wealthy. Bernie Sanders benefitbushcut Change image and share on social
For too long, unfunded federal mandates have drained the budgets of states and communities. The strength and vitality of our communities must be restored. Bernie Sanders budgetcommunitydrain Change image and share on social
Difficult times often bring out the best in people. Bernie Sanders bringdifficultpeople Change image and share on social
We should make a major financial commitment to improving our roads and bridges. Bernie Sanders bridgecommitmentfinancial Change image and share on social
I'm not a Democrat, I'm an Independent, but I caucus with the Democrats. Bernie Sanders caucusdemocratindependent Change image and share on social
Social Security is a promise that we cannot and must not break. Bernie Sanders breakpromisesecurity Change image and share on social
Fossil fuel corporations are supposed to pay the government fair market royalties in exchange for the right to drill on public lands or in federal waters. Bernie Sanders corporationdrillexchange Change image and share on social