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At a Glance
Seat
U.S. Senator from Vermont
Born
May 2, 1947
Age 79
Phone
(202) 224-4242
Office
115 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Vermont

Peter Welch

Voting Record — 885
Yes30%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting6%
Party align95%
Cross-party3%
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Peter Welch
U.S. SenatorDemocratVermont
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Peter's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 81 sponsored · 431 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

My heart is with the American service members who were killed and injured as a result of President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. I’m praying for their loved ones and for the safety of all American service members in the Middle East.
At the heart of Vermont values is the idea that we look out for our neighbors and give them a helping hand. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are recovering from a brutal snowstorm. I’m proud that Vermont has sent dozens of VTrans employees down to help both states dig out.
News headline graphic from NBC 10 WJAR
Headline reads: Snow removal equipment, crews from Vermont arrive in Rhode Island.
Photo of trucks and plows.
Vermonters Krista Gay and her husband Christian Rogerson started a little free pantry to help out neighbors who lost their SNAP benefits. The couple’s kindness has touched millions on social media, inspiring others around the country to start their own little pantries. people.com/their-small-...
President Trump’s illegal tariffs cost you $1,700 last year. That’s $1,700 that you couldn't spend on housing, on health care, on groceries, on your electricity bill, on child care. He’s made $4 billion profiting off the presidency but took money away from you.
For the past year, President Trump has been illegally taxing you and small businesses with his chaotic tariffs. Senator Warren, Senator Booker, and I think he should give that money back.
For four years, the people of Ukraine have been bravely defending their country against Putin's ongoing illegal invasion. While President Trump continues to ignore Putin's crimes, I’ll continue to work in the Senate to support Ukraine's sovereignty and hold Putin accountable.
I recently secured $598,000 in federal funds to help build a new fire station for the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department. I met with the department's leaders in Bellow Falls to celebrate the project and discuss my bill with the Vermont delegation to strengthen emergency services in rural areas.
Peter celebrates federal funding he secured for the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department in Bellow Falls.
Peter celebrates federal funding he secured for the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department in Bellow Falls.
I'm launching a new listening sessions series, "Common Grounds with Senator Welch," to hear from Vermonters about on how Congress can work better for them. Last week, I started the tour in Caledonia, Orleans, and Orange counties, and I'm looking forward to more visits soon.
Peter kicks off his "Common Grounds with Senator Welch" tour in Orleans County.
Peter continues his "Common Grounds with Senator Welch" tour in Orange County.
Peter continues his "Common Grounds with Senator Welch" tour in Caledonia County.
Good. Mohsen is in this country legally and peacefully protested the war in Gaza. It’s outrageous that the Trump Administration is trying to deport him simply for exercising his freedom of speech.
BREAKING: An immigration judge has *terminated* the Trump-Vance administration's efforts to deport Columbia pro-Palestine student protestor Mohsen Mahdawi. Mohsen was first detained 10 months ago, when agents ambushed him at a citizenship interview.
Mohsen Mahdawi gestures as he is escorted by immigration authorities in handcuffs during his arrest in Colchester, Vermont, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Christopher Helali via Reuters
Reverend Jesse Jackson will be remembered forever as a man who relentlessly fought for justice and freedom in America and around the world. Our country is better off because of his service and advocacy. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and every person he impacted.
Happy Lunar New Year! I’m wishing everyone in Vermont and around the world celebrating the upcoming Year of the Horse a year marked by living boldly, finding clarity, and building great resilience.
Even though he’s in this country legally, the Trump Administration is still attempting to deport Mahmoud Khalil because of his activism against the war in Gaza. Like Mahmoud, we must keep fighting to protect free speech in America.
Photo of Peter and Mahmoud sitting and talking.
When I talk to law enforcement in Vermont about how ICE agents are behaving across the country, they tell me they’re horrified. ICE shouldn’t have a different standard of conduct than other law enforcement agencies. We need serious reform to rein them in.
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Voting History
885 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-09-30H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Defeated (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Defeated (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29S. 2806 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (37-61, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-09-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-09-19Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (47-43)
2025-09-19End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (47-45)
2025-09-19H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Defeated (44-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-19S. 2882 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Defeated (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-09-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-09-17Decision of the Chair PN12-19 and PN25-28 and PN12-45 and PN22-1 and PN22-2 and PN22-5 and PN22-27 and PN22-20 and PN22-21 and PN26-8 and PN26-34 and PN26-35 and PN55-41 and PN22-4 and PN22-8 and PN22-19 and PN26-1 and PN22-23 and PN25-40 and PN26-7 and PN26-19 and PN26-31 and PN60-3 and PN26-44 and PN25-2 and PN55-16 and PN60-9 and PN60-10 and PN129-8 and PN26-45 and PN141-37 and PN141-7 and PN141-28 and PN12-22 and PN25-21 and PN22-3 and PN26-22 and PN13-5 and PN22-24 and PN25-33 and PN141-18 and PN150-5 and PN345-16 and PN55-42 and PN54-6 and PN54-7 and PN55-45 and PN55-25YESYESDecision of Chair Not Sustained (47-52)
2025-09-17Motion to Reconsider PN55-25 and PN55-45 and PN54-7 and PN54-6 and PN55-42 and PN345-16 and PN150-5 and PN141-18 and PN25-33 and PN22-24 and PN13-5 and PN26-22 and PN22-3 and PN25-21 and PN12-22 and PN141-28 and PN141-7 and PN141-37 and PN26-45 and PN129-8 and PN60-10 and PN60-9 and PN55-16 and PN25-2 and PN26-44 and PN60-3 and PN26-31 and PN26-19 and PN26-7 and PN25-40 and PN22-23 and PN26-1 and PN22-19 and PN22-8 and PN22-4 and PN55-41 and PN26-35 and PN26-34 and PN26-8 and PN22-21 and PN22-20 and PN22-27 and PN22-5 and PN22-2 and PN22-1 and PN12-45 and PN12-19 and PN25-28NONOMotion to Reconsider Agreed to (51-47)
2025-09-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-16S. Con. Res. 22 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Rejected (36-62)
2025-09-16S.J. Res. 60 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2025-09-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-47)
2025-09-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2025-09-15S. Res. 377 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOResolution Agreed to (51-44)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Res. 377YESYESDecision of Chair Not Sustained (45-53)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377NONOMotion to Reconsider Agreed to (52-45)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-10S. 2296 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (51-49)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-09Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-09-09End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-09-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-09-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-09-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-09-08Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-43)
2025-09-04S. 2296 (119th)Begin considerationNOYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (83-13)
2025-09-04End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-02S. 2296 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (71-23)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNomination Confirmed (72-22)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (59-35)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (52-42)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGYESNomination Confirmed (78-17)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGYESCloture Motion Agreed to (76-19)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (53-44)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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