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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 — 779
Yes29%
No65%
Present0%
Not Voting6%
Party align95%
Cross-party3%
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Senate District (Statewide)

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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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.

I'm joining @shaheen.senate.gov and 31 of my Democratic colleagues in filing an amicus brief in a case of states including Vermont challenging the Trump Administration's global tariffs. The powers to impose tariffs are given to Congress, not the President. They must end now.
Over 180 journalists have been killed since the start of the war in Gaza, and media access has been almost entirely restricted. The humanitarian crisis is catastrophic. The media must be protected and given access so the world can get the truth from reporting on the ground.
🚨CPJ and 150+ media and press freedom organizations call for immediate, independent, and unrestricted international media access to Gaza and for full protection of journalists who continue to report under siege. Read the open letter: cpj.org?p=484868
I urge Americans to reject hate and respect each other. In Vermont, we have a deeply rooted value that regardless of differences, you give your neighbor a helping hand when they need it. We must come together and love each other.
Criticism of Prime Minister Netanyahu's actions doesn’t justify hate of our Jewish neighbors. Criticism of Hamas' actions doesn’t justify hate of our Palestinian neighbors.
I believe that Israel has a right to defend itself, but that Netanyahu has waged a reckless war campaign that disregards civilian life—including bombing aid workers and withholding humanitarian aid from reaching those who desperately need it.
I was one of the first Senators to call for a ceasefire in the months following Hamas’ horrendous attack on innocent people in Israel. I called for a ceasefire to prevent more loss of innocent life, free the remaining hostages, and to move toward a two-state solution.
I've met with Israelis who want the conflict to end, who believe that Netanyahu's actions are harmful and won't make their country safer. I've met with Palestinians who denounce Hamas and mourn the loss of Israelis along with the tens of thousands of civilians killed in Gaza.
I’m deeply troubled by the rise of antisemitism in America. Statistics show a sharp uptick in hate crimes against Jewish folks. Those include hate crimes in Vermont, the murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington, D.C., and now an attack on a peaceful assembly for hostages in Colorado.
I'm pleased that Vermont will receive nearly $26 million in funding to replace the Readsboro Bridge. I'm proud to have helped pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund projects like these that will improve our roads and bridges.
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court is allowing DOGE to access Social Security systems that contain data on millions of Americans. DOGE rifling through your personal information is a chilling thought. They need to be stopped.
The President of the United States has called for the arrest of the Governor of California not because he’s committed a crime, but because he’s resisting Trump. This is a crisis for our democracy. This is dangerously close to dictatorship.
"I would do it if I were Tom. I think it's great" -- Trump endorses the arrest of Gov. Gavin Newsom
I was thrilled to welcome a group of students from U-32 during their visit to Washington. I’m excited to see how these young Vermonters will transform into tomorrow’s leaders.
Photo of Peter greeting students from U-32 outside the Capitol.
President Trump's deployment of the National Guard without the authorization of the Governor is designed to raise tensions. Everyone has the right to peacefully protest and has the right to do so safely. This is blatant intimidation of those assembling.
I was honored to toss the opening tipoff during the opening basketball game for Vermont’s Special Olympics Summer Games. It was incredible to witness the talent of our local athletes, and I thank all the Vermonters who bring this event together every year.
Photo of Peter high-fiving an athlete.
Too many Palestinians have been killed trying to get food at distribution sites in Gaza. Locking food into camps surrounded by armed soldiers isn't the answer. Netanyahu must immediately stop blocking humanitarian organizations waiting to get food to these desperate families.
I joined the Vermont VFW at their State Convention to share how I’m working to ensure our veterans and their families can access health care, put food on the table, keep their homes warm, and more. We must support those who have bravely protected us.
Photo of Peter speaking to the convention.
I met with Officer Harry Dunn, who bravely defended our Capitol during the January 6 insurrection. It was a reminder that in the face of some of the greatest threats to democracy in our nation's history, we can all make the choice to stand up and protect it.
Photo of Peter and Officer Dunn.
Today, we remember those who gave their lives on D-Day in defense of freedom. Now more than ever, we must stand up for the values those brave servicemembers died for. Democracy and freedom must always prevail.
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Voting History
779 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
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONOMotion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (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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