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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

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Voting Record — 890
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 · 432 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 15(source)
On Tuesday, I visited Snow Farm in South Hero to hear from Vermonters about the impact of President Trump’s policies on the economy. They shared with me their worry that already high prices are getting even worse because of his actions. Working families can't afford his agenda.
Peter hosts a listening session in South Hero to hear from Vermonters about the challenges they are facing from President Trump’s economic policies.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 15(source)
Last month, the U.S. saw the highest inflation in three years. President Trump is more focused on attacking his political enemies and lining the pockets of his friends. Working families are paying the price.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 13(source)
More journalists have been killed in Gaza than died during WWl, WWll, the Korean War, the Vietnam War (including Cambodia and Laos conflicts), the Yugoslav Wars, and the Afghanistan War combined. The U.S. can’t continue to fund Prime Minister Netanyahu’s reckless war plan.
Al Jazeera English
@aljazeera.com
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Four Al Jazeera staff, including reporter Anas Al Sharif, were killed in an Israeli attack on a tent for journalists outside the main gate of Gaza's al-Shifa hospital aje.io/onll19
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 13(source)
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” blocks Medicare from negotiating lower prices on three of the leading cancer medications. He’s giving tax handouts to billionaires while preventing less expensive cancer treatment. I’ve introduced a bill to repeal this ridiculous measure.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 13(source)
In case you missed it, President Trump didn’t like the bad job numbers that came out this month, so he fired the nonpartisan head of the agency that puts together the report. Now, he’s naming an unqualified architect of Project 2025 as the next Commissioner. Disgraceful.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 13(source)
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” rolls back vehicle emission standards, letting manufacturers produce less-efficient cars. That means the average Vermont household will spend $420 more on gas every year. It hurts working families so companies can rake in more profit.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 12(source)
President Trump didn’t send in the national guard on January 6 when our Capitol was under attack, but is choosing to now. D.C. needs to be able to run its own government, not President Trump.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 12(source)
Federalizing Washington, D.C.’s police and deploying the National Guard to our nation’s capital is a power grab and an attempt by President Trump to deflect from the catastrophic damage he’s doing to our economy and hardworking families.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 12(source)
Democrats passed funding so homeowners get a $1,200 tax credit to upgrade their windows or insulation. It keeps their homes warmer, saves them money on their energy bill, and reduces emissions. Good program, right? President Trump killed it in his “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 12(source)
President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" kills student loan payment options so borrowers have to pay more every month. Vermonters' monthly repayment will rise $210 on average. For someone just finishing up school, $210 less in your bank account every month can be a huge difference.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 8(source)
Two weeks after President Trump clawed back $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the organization announced it's shutting down. More than 1,000 local TV and radio stations across the country could close, especially in rural areas.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 8(source)
President Trump said that he would lower prices on "Day One." But instead... The cost of building housing has gone up. The cost of gas has risen. Tariffs are making food more expensive. He's raising health insurance premiums. All while giving tax cuts to billionaires.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 8(source)
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” blocks Medicare from negotiating lower prices on three of the leading cancer medications. He’s giving tax handouts to billionaires while preventing less expensive cancer treatment. I’ve introduced a bill to repeal this ridiculous measure.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 7(source)
This is yet another reckless decision by Prime Minister Netanyahu. Israel occupying Gaza won't help bring the remaining hostages home safely. It won’t make Israel safer. It will only continue to betray Israeli citizens and bring more suffering and death to innocent Gazans.
Axios
@axios.com
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Thursday that Israel will proceed with its plan to occupy the entire Gaza Strip.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govAug 7(source)
The Trump Administration plans to terminate $7 billion meant for solar energy projects in underserved communities. This will force working families to pay steeper electricity bills and hurt our clean energy workforce, all while filling the wallets of Big Oil.
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Voting History
890 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
2025-03-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-03-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (54-46)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (27-73)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14S. 331 (119th)Final passageNOYES✕Bill Passed (84-16)
2025-03-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-40)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
2025-03-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-03-13S. 331 (119th)End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-03-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-03-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-03-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-03-11—Confirm nomineeYESYES✓Nomination Confirmed (78-19)
2025-03-11—End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20)
2025-03-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-03-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-32)
2025-03-06S. 331 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-06—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30)
2025-03-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-06—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-03-05S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-03-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (70-27)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03S. 9 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 12 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 10 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)

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