The arbitrary arrest of Salvadoran human rights defender Ruth Lopez is another blow to freedom of expression in that country.
President Bukele is a corrupt dictator determined to stamp out any criticism and conceal his deals with gangs.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Vermont
Peter Welch
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Voting Record — 783
Yes29%
No65%
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 · 69 sponsored · 390 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
My opening remarks from the first day of Senate Democrats' forum exposing President Trump and Secretary Kennedy’s decimation of public health in America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icpt...
Charles Kushner pled guilty to tax fraud, lying to the government, and retaliating against a witness. But because he's the father of President Trump's son-in-law, the Senate voted to confirm him as Ambassador to France.
It's nepotism of the highest order.
I voted no.
Whether he’s slashing health funding, firing health workers, or trying to take Medicaid away from millions, President Trump is attacking the health of our country.
Today, I will hold a forum with my colleagues exposing this harm to America.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fexU...
I’m glad that Mohsen Mahdawi had the opportunity to attend his graduation from Columbia University. Vermont was cheering him on.
Colleges cultivate free speech and different viewpoints. We must protect that right.
For the first time in history, Moody's has stripped the U.S. of the top credit rating.
Our economy can't afford for President Trump to continue pursuing an agenda that blows up our national debt to give tax cuts to billionaires.
Margaret and I are praying for President Biden, Jill, and the Biden family during this difficult time.
We join Vermonters in wishing him a full recovery.
When this chapter in American history is told, my colleagues and I will be judged on whether we spoke out against one of the most widespread attacks on freedom of speech ever, or whether we chose to stay silent.
I will speak up.
Higher Prices. Disrupted Supply Chains. Overall Uncertainty.
Because of President Trump’s trade war, consumers will pay the higher price on everyday items they need.
It’s a double blow that President Trump is trying to take away food assistance from millions of working families while at the same time imposing tariffs that will raise the cost of food for everyone.
It's been over two months since the Israeli government has allowed food and medicine into Gaza.
That's why I've introduced a resolution with my colleagues urging the Trump Administration to use every tool at their disposal to stop the blockade and allow aid to enter Gaza.
April 30: Trump family announces new golf resort in Qatar
May 11: Qatar gives Trump a $400 million dollar luxury jet
Today: Qatar and U.S. sign statement of defense cooperation
This is corruption, pure and simple.
So many Americans work hard every day but lie awake at night worried about paying their bills.
It's unbelievable to me that Republicans are on the cusp of taking away health care and food assistance from millions of people so they can give tax cuts to billionaires.
Andry Hernández Romero did everything he was supposed to do: He waited for an asylum appointment. He was found to have a credible fear of persecution. He was in America legally.
But with no due process, President Trump deported him to a brutal mass prison in El Salvador.
President Trump has halted over $9 million in funding to build EV chargers in 14 towns throughout Vermont. They would make it more convenient to charge electric cars, which lower emissions.
This funding is from a legislation Congress passed. It's illegal for Trump to stop it.
While President Trump was boasting about his so-called 'Liberation Day' tariffs, data shows that Vermont saw 30% less visits from Canada in March.
Tourism is a $4 billion industry in Vermont that we rely on. He’s putting our economy in jeopardy.
Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee will vote tonight to make the biggest cut to SNAP benefits in history.
They’re trying to take food off the table from kids and working families just trying to make ends meet.
Today, Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee will attempt to push through Trump’s bill that will force 13 million Americans off their health care to pay for billionaire tax cuts.
It’s despicable.
I'm relieved that Edan Alexander—the last living American hostage held by Hamas—has been released.
No one should have to endure what the hostages and their families have gone through.
A ceasefire agreement must be reached so the rest of the hostages can be safely released.
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Voting History783 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
783 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Agreed to (81-15) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Amendment Rejected (21-75) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Amendment Rejected (15-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (50-39) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
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.