Public defenders uphold our nation’s promise that everyone, no matter their income, can access legal services.
That’s why I’m urging my colleagues to fully fund the federal public defenders program in the next budget. https://bit.ly/42oAnOT
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Vermont
Peter Welch
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Voting Record — 843
Yes31%
No63%
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 · 70 sponsored · 409 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
When massive media corporations merge, it means that just a few wealthy executives get to decide what you watch, how you get your news, and what you pay.
This deal isn't finalized. The DOJ must continue a full investigation into this merger for any antitrust violations.
Big Pharma signed deals with TrumpRx, then turned around and raised the prices of their drugs.
They made billions in new profits while you paid more for medications.
TrumpRx is a fraud.
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Earth Day is an important reminder to protect our one and only home, and by doing so, all those who share it with us.
While President Trump attacks our environment, I’m more determined than ever to preserve our planet for future generations 🌎
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Senator Warner's daughter.
Margaret and I are sending love and strength to Mark, Lisa, and their entire family.
The best part of my job is meeting with Vermonters from all walks of life.
They come from different backgrounds. They have different hopes and dreams.
But like me—they love this state and want to see it thrive.
Thank you to the many states—including Vermont—who carried on with this trial despite the Trump Administration settling and dropping out.
Live Nation has been ripping off concertgoers for too long.
This verdict is a victory for music fans and a blow against corporate greed.
I just voted to block the sale of 1,000-pound bombs and armored bulldozers to Israel.
Once again, Republicans have blocked our effort to stop President Trump’s senseless war with Iran.
How many more lives lost and billions of dollars wasted before they finally stand up to him?
I will join Senator Sanders to force a vote blocking the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is using them to displace millions of civilians in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza.
The U.S. shouldn't finance civilian suffering.
I hope our colleagues join us.
Democrats will give Republicans another chance to join us in ending President Trump’s reckless war with Iran this week.
Another chance to protect American troops, save civilian lives, and rein in gas prices.
Remember when President Trump came into office declaring that he was going to cut wasteful government spending?
Apparently, that doesn’t apply to the $70 million luxury jet Kristi Noem bought with taxpayer money.
Last week, I continued my Common Grounds listening sessions tour with events in Lamoille, Grand Isle, and Windsor counties.
Meeting with Vermonters and hearing the challenges they’re facing shapes every part of my work in the Senate.
How embarrassing for President Trump to go on an angry tirade against Pope Leo simply because he called for peace between the U.S. and Iran.
Pope Leo wants to reduce human suffering.
The president can't handle criticism, one of the reasons he's unfit to be commander in chief.
Is President Trump crazy?
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When you’re in Vermont, you’re never far from a general store and a great sandwich.
Immigrants come to America for different reasons and different circumstances.
But like our ancestors, they all believe in the idea of America as the land of opportunity.
I was honored to be a small part of the naturalization process for some of Vermont's newest U.S. citizens.
I recently secured $664,000 in federal funding to help Vermonters in Lamoille County prepare for floods in the future.
I visited with local leaders to learn more about the tools being funded to better protect Vermonters from the next flood.
“This bill is a result of Senator Welch and me working across the aisle to get a result for our rural communities because, at the end of the day, they matter more than party lines. When you do that, you can get good things done for the American people” - Senator Jim Justice
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Voting History843 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 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) |
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.