The Emotional Moment When Bernie Sanders’ Brother Larry Cast His Delegate Vote The Vermont senator appeared to tear up when his brother spoke of their parents.

 -- It was an emotional moment on the floor of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia tonight when the Democrats Abroad cast their votes for the presidential nomination.

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' brother, Larry -- who lives in the United Kingdom -- announced the group’s votes.

"I want to bring before this convention the names of our parents Eli Sanders and Dorothy Sanders," Larry Sanders said. "They did not have easy lives and they died young." Eli died in 1962, and Dorothy died in 1960.

Larry Sanders continued, "They would be immensely proud of their son’s accomplishments. They loved him."

Bernie Sanders appeared to tear up during the tribute to his parents.

Concluded Larry Sanders, "It is with enormous pride that I cast my vote for Bernie Sanders."