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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

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 — 772
Yes29%
No65%
Present0%
Not Voting7%
Party align95%
Cross-party3%
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Peter Welch
U.S. SenatorDemocratVermont
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Peter's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 69 sponsored · 389 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Republicans were perfectly happy to add trillions to the national debt to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. But they’d rather shut down the government than negotiate to save working families from losing their health care.
Today marks the end of the tax credit program Democrats passed for folks buying U.S.-made electric vehicles. Republicans repealed it in their “Big Beautiful Bill” to pay for billionaire tax cuts. It means higher costs, fewer American jobs, and more pollution.
Even though they knew they needed Democrats to vote to fund the government, Republicans refused to negotiate. They forced another vote last night on a bill that fails to address massive health care price increases for millions of families. I voted no.
If Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats to save discounts on Affordable Care Act health plans, nearly 5 million people will lose their health care. That’s what is at stake.
An incredible day of learning and community. Thank you to every Vermonter who participated in the 2025 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference and helped make it a success.
Photo of Peter speaking to the crowd.
Photo of the Keynote Speaker conversation.
Photo of attendees participating in a workshop.
Photo of attendees participating in a power tool workshop.
Our positions show where our values are. President Trump wants a shutdown to mass fire federal workers. Democrats want to negotiate a deal that saves millions of people from having to pay more for health care.
Local communities and business leaders agree we need more renewable energy projects to create new jobs and lower energy costs, but President Trump is trying to roll back Democrats' progress. I joined leaders for Climate Week to rally around new green projects to help our economy and our planet.
Peter speaks at Climate Week in New York City about the importance of investing in green energy projects.
Peter speaks at Climate Week in New York City about the importance of investing in green energy projects.
93% of farmers who get their health insurance on the marketplace use discounts that are expiring soon. If Republicans refuse to extend them, farmers across the country are going to have to pay even more for their health insurance. That's what Democrats are fighting against.
Glad to be in Shelburne to celebrate 94 new affordable apartments open to Vermonters. I’m proud to have secured $5 million in federal funds for this project, and I’ll continue working to get more affordable housing built in Vermont.
Peter attends a ribbon cutting ceremony in Shelburne for the opening of 94 new affordable housing options in Vermont.
I'm praying for the families of those impacted in the shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas today, and am praying for a quick recovery for the people who were hurt. While we don’t know all of the details yet, we must all work together to lower the temperature and stop the violence.
For decades, the U.S. has advocated for a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel. But the Trump Administration has shifted course to support Netanyahu’s warpath. We must reverse course and build on France and Saudi Arabia's push for peace at the U.N. General Assembly.
The Trump Administration has been hijacking our justice system to go after political opponents while protecting his allies. And now he's hiding alleged corruption by Tom Homan. I joined my colleagues in demanding a full investigation into a possible cover-up.
Tom Homan allegedly accepted a $50,000 cash bribe in a Cava bag. Pam Bondi’s Justice Department shut down the investigation for unknown reasons. Cover-up.
For months and months, Republicans have known they needed Democratic votes to keep the government open and refused to negotiate on saving discounted health insurance for millions of Americans. And now on the eve of the shutdown President Trump is again refusing to negotiate.
NEW: Trump canceled a meeting with Schumer and Jeffries “after reviewing the details of the unserious and ridiculous demands” he claims they made.
I've joined Senator Jeff Merkley and my colleagues to introduce a resolution calling on the U.S. to recognize a Palestinian State alongside a secure Israel. A two-state solution is the best path towards peace and security for both Israel and Palestine. https://bit.ly/3IC1tfd
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Voting History
772 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
2025-09-17End 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)Resolution S.Res. 377NONOResolution 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)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Final passageNOT_VOTINGYESBill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGNOAmendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGNOAmendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGNOAmendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Rejected (44-51)

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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