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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

Peter Francis Welch is an American lawyer and politician serving since 2023 as the junior United States senator from Vermont. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Vermont's at-large congressional district from 2007 to 2023. He has been a major figure in Vermont politics for over four decades and is only the second Democrat to represent Vermont in the Senate, after his predecessor, Patrick Leahy.

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Voting Record — 851
Yes31%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting6%
Party align95%
Cross-party3%
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Peter Welch
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Peter's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 70 sponsored · 409 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJan 8(source)
Last year, Kristi Noem slowed down FEMA response times for Americans dealing with weather catastrophes. Now, reports say she wants to eliminate more than 1,000 of the FEMA employees who help respond and prepare for disasters. It’s unbelievably dangerous.
Image of Kristi Noem and a headline from the New York Times that says: FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJan 7(source)
More than 2,000 people were infected with measles last year. More than 28,000 Americans were infected with whooping cough. Nearly 300 children died from the flu. Every time Secretary Kennedy restricts access to vaccines or lies about them, he makes America sicker.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJan 6(source)
Five years ago, I witnessed the insurrection Donald Trump incited at the Capitol to try and overturn the 2020 election. The violence caused the deaths of law enforcement officers and threatened our democracy. We must make sure that day is never forgotten, rewritten, or repeated.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJan 5(source)
I will vote for the bipartisan war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing his illegal military action in Venezuela. We can’t let President Trump drag us into another forever war.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 28(source)
President Trump has spent this year propping up billionaires like himself while ripping off working families. America isn't strong if working families aren't strong.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 24(source)
President Trump is making it harder for asylum seekers to seek safety in Vermont. I joined USCRI Vermont staff and refugees in Colchester to share how we must fight against the president's actions and reaffirm Vermont's support for our immigrant community.
Photo of Peter with USCRI staff.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 24(source)
I was pleased to meet so many young Vermonters at this year's U.S. Service Academy Nomination celebration. Our future is in good hands with these leaders who are stepping up to serve their country.
Photo of Peter speaking to young Vermonters.
Photo of young Vermonters.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 24(source)
The 60 Minutes segment on CECOT provides graphic testimony of the systemic torture suffered by migrants forcibly deported there. This Administration lacks humanity and flaunts the rule of law. Congress must stop funding this shameful policy and hold hearings on the abuse.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 20(source)
Families trying to heat their home this winter can’t catch a break. President Trump is slashing renewable and efficiency projects that make heating cheaper, while at the same time cutting funding to help families pay their heating bills.
Picture of President Trump and a headline from the New York Times that reads: Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 19(source)
President Trump has made it clear time and time again that he doesn’t care about the health and safety of our service members. His Administration is cutting 35,000 jobs in the VA health system. Our veterans need more health support, not less.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 19(source)
The FBI deserves better leadership than Dan Bongino. Director Patel should appoint an experienced FBI agent to replace Bongino who is interested in keeping our country safe.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 19(source)
President Trump and Secretary Kennedy don’t know better than doctors, patients, and parents about the care kids need. This is a blatant attack on the LGBTQ+ community and will hurt health care providers across the country.
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The U.S. Health Department proposed rules that would effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors, building on Trump administration restrictions.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 19(source)
President Trump is trying to let AI replace doctors to deny Medicare patients the treatments they need. That’s why I’m joining @murray.senate.gov’s bill to block this attempt to let robots decide what care you get.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govDec 18(source)
New data shows that President Trump’s tariffs will lead to 450,000 fewer homes built over the next five years. The most common concern young people share with me is that housing it too scarce and too expensive. President Trump is making it much worse.
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Voting History
851 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
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04—End debateYESNO✕↔Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)
2025-06-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 88 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)
2025-05-21H.J. Res. 88 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 55NONO✓Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 55NONO✓Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Motion to Adjourn S.J.Res. 55YESYES✓Motion to Adjourn Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-52)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-51)
2025-05-21—Motion (Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-51)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (46-52)
2025-05-21S.J. Res. 55 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-05-21S. 1582 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (69-31)
2025-05-19S. 1582 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (66-32, 3/5 majority required)
2025-05-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-05-19—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-05-15S. Res. 195 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (45-50)
2025-05-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-05-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-05-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-05-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-05-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-05-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)

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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