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Senator Bernie Sanders sitting alone on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. after his amendment to cut Medicare drug prices by 50% was defeated 99-1, 2022.
Bernie Sanders' Lone Capitol Moment Revives Medicare for All Push
Democrats gained strong majorities after the 2026 midterms—over 250 House seats and 55-56 in the Senate—prompting renewed calls for Medicare for All despite President Trump's veto power. Incoming Sen. Abdul El-Sayed dared Trump to veto it, even suggesting 'Trumpcare for All' to guarantee coverage from cradle to grave without copays. Sanders urged in a recent op-ed that Democrats deliver on the policy, now supported by 66% of Americans, while supporters hail his persistence and critics note past incremental wins like drug price negotiations.