Military Senator Bernie Sanders Votes No on Defense Authorization Bill by Gary Kopycinski on December 11, 2014 Gary Kopycinski Author More in Military: Helping Veterans Transition: The Veterans Closet and Resource Center October 27, 2023 Honor Local Military Heroes with a Home Town Heroes Banner October 18, 2023 Biden Marks Anniversary of Law Aiding Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances August 10, 2023 WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 11, 2014 â The Senate today advanced a Department of Defense bill that would authorize $560 billion for the military. The vote was 85-14. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) voted ânoâ and issued the following statement: