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The Amendment King: Bernie's House Years [View all]
Nov 20, 2019
Bernie Sanders' election to Congress transformed the political landscape of Vermont. People think of Vermont as a blue state, but when Bernie Sanders was elected to Congress the seat had been held by Republicans for decades. As a congressman, Bernie was so effective at passing amendments that he was called "The Amendment King."
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