
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Vermont
Peter Welch
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Voting Record — 779
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 · 389 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
That pesky Constitution!
President Trump is complaining that he keeps losing in court, even with judges he nominated.
It's because he keeps violating people's due process, something you, I, and everyone else in this country are entitled to.
This is wrong.
I've spoken to Israeli families who described the agony they wake up to every day not knowing if their loved ones will come home safe.
Reaching a ceasefire agreement so we can get hostages safely out and humanitarian aid to civilians in must be the top priority.
Elon Musk and DOGE have infiltrated the government and are now using Social Security records, tax information, and voting data to build a vast surveillance system.
No one elected Elon Musk to spy on America.
In any rational world, every Republican would demand that Secretary Hegseth resign. Just imagine how they would react if a Democratic president's Secretary of Defense was so reckless with attack plans.
Hegseth can't be trusted with sensitive information—he needs to go.
President Trump’s tariffs have no favorites. Regardless of who you voted for, regardless of what business you’re in, regardless of where you live, they’re going to harm you.
When I met with Mohsen Mahdawi today, we spoke about how appreciative he is to have the support of so many people in Vermont.
He said one of the reasons he wanted to become a citizen was because of his belief in American democracy.
He hopes that justice will prevail in his case.
I just met with Mohsen Mahdawi where he’s being held in Vermont.
He was detained when he showed up for his citizenship interview.
He should be released so he can become a citizen.
86% of Americans support allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices.
But President Trump announced he's trying to delay price negotiations so Big Pharma can charge whatever price they want for years longer.
It's a win for Big Pharma and a loss for patients.
The Trump Administration is considering cutting nearly one-third of the Department of Health and Human Services, the department that keeps America healthy.
All while they work to give massive tax cuts to the rich.
I join the world in mourning the loss of Pope Francis. He was a visionary leader who inspired people around the world.
He reminded us that no matter our faith, the choice to love one another ties us all together.
Today, I will host a rally in Plattsburgh, New York with Congressman Tonko.
Almost 1 in 4 Clinton Country residents use Medicaid, yet Republicans are planning to take away health care from millions so they can give out tax cuts to the rich.
We're speaking out.
Trump's tariffs and constant threats of raising them have paralyzed our economy. Global businesses are afraid to invest, and who can blame them?
That's why my colleagues and I introduced a resolution to end Trump’s reckless global tariffs.
All my colleagues should join us.
President Trump has cancelled 42% of the Vermont Humanities budget.
Vermont Humanities hosts events to promote reading. They run programs that help teachers. They give out grants to local theaters.
Why would he be against that?
86% of Americans support allowing Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices.
But President Trump just announced he's trying to push back price negotiations so Big Pharma can charge whatever price they want for years longer.
It's a win for Big Pharma and a loss for patients.
President Trump is firing trans servicemembers who keep our country safe but won't fire the officials in his Administration who put our country at risk by texting war plans.
Mohsen Mahdawi hasn't been charged with a crime. He's a legal resident and has been waiting years to become a citizen. He's spoken out against antisemitism.
And yet the Trump Administration arrested him for his beliefs. It's a horrifying attack on the First Amendment.
“The Constitution does not tolerate willful disobedience of judicial orders—especially by officials of a coordinate branch who have sworn an oath to uphold it.”
In his inaugural address, President Trump said, "Bring back free speech to America."
But he's detaining students for peacefully protesting. He's blocking media from the press pool. He's punishing law firms because of their past clients.
He's restricting your right to free speech.
The White House is attacking @vanhollen.senate.gov because he’s advocating for one of his constituents.
A federal court protected Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the Trump Administration deported him anyway.
If only they had the same sense of duty to the Constitution as Senator Van Hollen.
President Trump's tariffs and threats of more have paralyzed our economy. Global businesses are afraid to invest in America, and who can blame them?
That's why my colleagues and I introduced a resolution to end Trump’s reckless global tariffs.
All my colleagues should join us.
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Voting History779 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | S.J. Res. 107 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-24 | S.J. Res. 116 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-24 | S. 1383 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2026-03-24 | S. 1383 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2026-03-24 | — | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-03-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-47) |
| 2026-03-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2026-03-23 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-45) |
| 2026-03-22 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37) |
| 2026-03-21 | S. 1383 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-21 | S. 1383 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-20 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-18 | S.J. Res. 118 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-17 | S. 1383 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48) |
| 2026-03-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2026-03-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (89-10) |
| 2026-03-11 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-11 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Agreed to (84-10) |
| 2026-03-10 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (71-29) |
| 2026-03-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28) |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-03-04 | S.J. Res. 104 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53) |
| 2026-03-04 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8) |
| 2026-03-02 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-26 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (57-33) |
| 2026-02-26 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2026-02-25 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.R. 7147 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-47) |
| 2026-02-11 | H.J. Res. 142 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | NO | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2026-02-10 | S.J. Res. 95 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51) |
| 2026-02-10 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2026-02-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2026-02-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (58-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-45) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44) |
| 2026-02-03 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-40) |
| 2026-02-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40) |
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.