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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

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

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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.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 11(source)

This is clear evidence released by Senate Judiciary Democrats that the Trump Administration knew a judge had ordered them to turn around a plane of migrants, and ignored it anyway. Violating a court order is illegal. Emil Bove shouldn’t get a lifetime appointment to the bench.

Screenshots of emails showing Trump Administration was warned by government lawyers a judge had ordered them to turn around planes with migrants headed for El Salvador.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 11(source)

For this Administration, the cruelty has always been the point.

The New Republic

@newrepublic.com

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Giant bugs, massive temperature swings, and no access to bathroom facilities are just some of the inhumane conditions detailed in the first reports from detainees at Alligator Alcatraz, the Trump administration’s premier wetland concentration camp. https://trib.al/GZPIhSD

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 11(source)

Secretary Kennedy has already purged the entire vaccine advisory board and replaced them with anti-science physicians. Postponing the meeting of this task force is an ominous sign that he's trying to prevent experienced physicians from keeping people across America healthy.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 11(source)

Making preventive care free helps people catch disease early or prevent it entirely, keeping Americans healthier in the long run (and saving our health care system money).

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 11(source)

The Preventive Services Task Force is made up of physicians who make recommendations on which services insurance should cover without any cost to patients. They're the reason you don't pay when you get vaccines or screenings for things like cholesterol and lung cancer.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 11(source)

Secretary Kennedy’s Department of Health and Human Services just called off the upcoming meeting of an important health panel you've probably never heard of.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 10(source)

Today, I’m introducing a new bill that will improve FEMA so communities hit by natural disasters can cut through the maze of bureaucratic red tape and get the recovery funding they need.

Graphic on top of a picture of a flooded street in Vermont. Text on the graphic reads:
Senator Welch's Disaster AID Act
-Cut through red tape
-Get more resources to small towns
-Encourage long-term resilience
-Protect federal recovery funding

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 10(source)

We need to reform FEMA, not destroy it.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 10(source)

President Trump cares more about the former President of Brazil than America’s small business owners. All these tariffs will do is hurt consumers and farmers across America already struggling under his other tariffs. Congress must take back our tariff power.

MeidasTouch

@meidastouch.com

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Trump says he’s punishing Brazil with 50% tariffs in retaliation for its prosecution of Jair Bolsonaro over his attempted coup

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Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 9(source)

I’m joining my fellow Vermonters in remembering the brutal floods our state faced in 2023 and 2024. In Vermont, we help our neighbors when they need it. We’ll continue to work together to rebuild stronger than before.

Peter visits Barre to assess the damage left from the flooding of July 2023.

Peter visits Plainfield to assess the damage left from the flooding of July 2024.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 9(source)

“Other universities and academic institutions should take note of Harvard’s actions, and the repercussions...” Subpoenaing a university for information about its students? The Trump Administration is trying to punish anyone—or any institution—that defies its illegal actions.

The Boston Globe

@bostonglobe.com

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The Department of Homeland Security says it will subpoena Harvard University for records related to its international students.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 9(source)

I met with folks in Barre and Montpelier impacted by the 2023 and 2024 floods to learn about the challenges they faced while recovering from flooding. I also shared how my new bill would make it easier for communities to access federal aid and rebuild after a disaster.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 8(source)

Infants in Gaza are facing starvation because baby formula is being blocked. It’s unacceptable. The government of Israel must immediately allow baby formula and medicine through its blockade to avoid more senseless deaths of innocent children.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 8(source)

Vermonters: I’m joining AARP Vermont at 4pm today for a tele-town hall on how I’m fighting to protect Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and other programs our seniors rely on. You can join by calling 833-380-0683 or watching the livestream on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AARPVermont/

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Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 7(source)

President Trump’s tariffs only cause chaos and uncertainty. He’s announced more tariffs—this time on Japan and South Korea. Small businesses can’t plan. Consumers pay more. Working families get hurt.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 2(source)

House Republicans are delaying the vote on the “Big Beautiful Bill.” They don’t have the votes yet. I still have hope we can kill this bill and save health care for 17 million people.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 2(source)

Natural disasters don’t discriminate. They happen in red states and blue states. Every community deserves to get the resources they need to recover as quick as possible. My new bill will help ensure your town or city—no matter your zip code—can start recovery process faster.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 2(source)

Communities devastated by disasters shouldn’t have to wait to get the help they need. But too often, that's the frustrating reality. I’m introducing legislation to help communities recover in red states and blue states alike.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 2(source)

That’s why next week—on the anniversaries of the floods—I’m introducing a new bill to reform FEMA. The Disaster AID Act will cut through red tape, get more resources to small towns, encourage long-term resilience, and protect federal recovery funding.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJul 2(source)

Vermont communities suffered from terrible flooding in 2023 and 2024. Then, they dealt with unacceptable delays in getting the help they needed to recover.

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Sponsored Bills(69)

S. Res. 683 (119th)
A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.
S.J. Res. 157 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. 4239 (119th)
A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to annually submit to Congress, and make pub…
S. 4169 (119th)
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate interest on student loans, est…
S. 4182 (119th)
A bill to amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to modify rural housing financing under that Act…

Cosponsored Bills(389)

S. 4454 (119th)
A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolver…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4460 (119th)
A bill to provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 715 (119th)
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech wo…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 700 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026…
Joined: 2026-04-29
S. 4425 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement the Executive order entitled "Promo…
Joined: 2026-04-28

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Voting History

772 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 76 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-11-19	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-11-18	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (60-40)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	YES	✕	Motion to Table Agreed to (76-24)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-09	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-07	S. 3012 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-06	S.J. Res. 90 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)
2025-11-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-43)
2025-11-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-11-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-11-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-11-04	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-30	S.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 88	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-10-30	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 80	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 77 (119th)	Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 77	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 69 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (25-72)
2025-10-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-10-28	S.J. Res. 81 (119th)	Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 81	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-10-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-28	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-10-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-28	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (58-40)
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-10-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-45)
2025-10-23	S. 3012 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	Confirm nominee	YES	NO	✕↔	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-10-20	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	H.R. 4016 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	—	End debate	YES	NO	✕↔	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-34)
2025-10-16	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)

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