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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 — 846
Yes31%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting6%
Party align95%
Cross-party3%
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Peter Welch
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Peter's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 70 sponsored · 409 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMay 7(source)
I continued my Common Grounds tour with a listening session in Middlebury. I heard from Vermonters on issues from flood recovery, resisting President Trump’s mass deportation campaign, and mending the strained relationship between the U.S. and Canada.
Peter hosts a community coffee in Middlebury as part of his Common Grounds tour.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMay 4(source)
May marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Month. I encourage everyone to learn more about how the AAHPI community has shaped our history, culture, and success in Vermont and across America.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMay 4(source)
Family farms are in crisis. We need to end tariffs on our trade allies. We need to provide more assistance after natural disasters. And we need to pass a Farm Bill that gives farmers the price stability they need.
Graphic of a story in the New York Times titles "The Last Days of Butter Ridge."
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMay 3(source)
Instead of spending $200 billion on President Trump’s reckless war with Iran, let’s give people back their health care. Let’s build affordable housing. Let's build solar fields. Let's pay for child care. Let's help Americans rather than fight an endless war abroad.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMay 3(source)
House Republicans passed a Farm Bill that will do nothing to help millions of families losing their SNAP benefits because of Trump's so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." I can't support a bill that forces working families to choose between putting food on the table and keeping the lights on.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 30(source)
This country was built on a foundation of free speech. Being President means having a thick skin. You can’t use the power of the presidency to punish those who you disagree with.
More Perfect Union
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social
Open post ↗
BREAKING: The FCC is about to challenge Disney's licenses for its eight ABC stations. The Trump administration has been going after Jimmy Kimmel, again. And now the FCC, stacked with Trump allies, is going after Disney — Kimmel's ultimate employer.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 30(source)
I commend the Vermont legislature for passing a law that allows Vermonters to sue federal agents for constitutional violations. Republicans in Congress should take note and join Democrats in passing real accountability for ICE. No one is above the law.
Vermont Public
@vermontpublic.org
Open post ↗
Vermonters who accuse federal agents of violating their constitutional rights will soon be able to take them to court after Republican Gov. Phil Scott reluctantly allowed a bill to go into law without his signature on Monday.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 30(source)
Pay attention to this. President Trump quietly purged over 100 immigration judges and is now replacing them with inexperienced and untrained judges. Many have never practiced immigration law at all. He's trying to take over all three branches of government.
The Washington Post
@washingtonpost.com
Open post ↗
More than 140 new “deportation judges” have been appointed following the DOJ’s firings of more than 100 immigration judges since Trump took office. Many have no experience practicing immigration law and are receiving less training than previously offered.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 30(source)
“The U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society has calculated that Magna Carta is cited in at least 160 Supreme Court cases since 1789, not least as the foundation of the principle that executive power is subject to checks and balances.” —King Charles III
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 29(source)
Secretary Hegseth is an arrogant and aggressive bully. Bullies always blame their failures on others. Hegseth can’t manage the President’s misguided war in Iran and blames others when you ask him legitimate questions.
Global News
@globalnews.ca
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“The biggest challenge, the biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and some Republicans,” Hegseth said. globalnews.ca/news/1182237...
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 26(source)
From visiting a historical site, to reading the news, to visiting the fire department, the Good Citizen Challenge encourages young Vermonters to get involved and learn about their community. Glad to meet with Susannah from Waterbury, this year's grand prize winner.
Peter meets with Susannah, the winner of the Good Citizen Challenge.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 26(source)
I’m thankful to hear reports that everyone at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is safe after this security incident and am thankful for the quick response from law enforcement.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 24(source)
If only there was a state in the U.S. famous for having the best granite in the world.
Aaron Rupar
@atrupar.com
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O'KEEFE: Where did the granite come from? TRUMP: Uh, it came from Italy O'KEEFE: So it's Italian granite? TRUMP: It was carved in Italy. It came from another location. You know where? Africa O'KEEFE: So you have African and Italian granite outside the Oval Office? TRUMP: Yeah. Is that okay?
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 24(source)
Children around the world have died because DOGE destroyed USAID, all in the name of cutting costs. And now we learn from the Trump Administration that the “close out” costs for shutting down USAID may be $19 BILLION? What an unconscionable waste.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 24(source)
Democrats had very simple asks for ICE reforms: No more masks, enforced code of conduct, end mass targeting. Republicans refused. Instead of negotiating, they started the process of jamming through $70 billion in ICE funding without a single Democratic vote. I voted no.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 23(source)
It's Day 55 of Trump's reckless war with Iran. People in this country can't afford health care. They can't afford housing. They can't afford gas. Every day that Trump refuses to end this war costs billions of dollars that working families in the U.S. need.
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Voting History
846 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
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blumenthal Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Armed Services with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Kaine Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313 (b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2401)NONO✓Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Murray Amdt. No. 2771)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the Congressional Budget Act Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 2446)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 313(b)(1)(D) of the CBA Re: Cornyn Amdt. No. 2705)NONO✓Motion Rejected (56-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2414)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Blunt Rochester Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30—Motion (Motion to Waive Section 302(F) of the CBA Re: Amdt. No. 2696)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Reed Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Lujan Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair H.R. 1NONO✓Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)NONO✓Decision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeYESNO✕↔Nomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONO✓Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-41)

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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