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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 — 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 · 407 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

What was this all for? 13 American troops killed and hundreds wounded. We haven't destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Americans are paying billions in higher gas prices. We've spent $44 billion taxpayer dollars. President Trump accomplished nothing and Americans paid the price.
Earlier this year, @sanders.senate.gov and I secured $4.6 million in federal funding to help build Vermont’s largest dental clinic. I visited the future site in Colchester to celebrate this project that will go on to provide thousands of Vermonters with affordable, quality care.
Peter and Bernie Sanders hold a press conference announcing the funding they secured to build Vermont's largest dental clinic.
Peter visits the location where Vermont's largest dental clinic will be built.
President Trump is threatening to commit war crimes against an entire civilization. Is there nothing he will do or say that will make Republicans join us in reining him in? We must come back to Washington and vote to block the use of military force in Iran.
As we enter tax season, a reminder that President Trump killed the Direct File program, which allowed taxpayers to file their returns for free. This only helps huge corporations like TurboTax and H&R Block, and it costs you money.
President Trump has spent $25 billion of your taxpayer money on this reckless war with Iran. That’s $25 billion we can’t spend on health care, food assistance, or education.
One year ago, President Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs. We’ve seen massive layoffs, small businesses close, and the average family pay an extra $1,745 since.  He must end these trade wars, which are harming working families.
To all those in Vermont and around the country celebrating the start of Passover this evening, Chag Pesach Sameach! May you and your loved ones be blessed during this season of renewal.
Unbelievable. Republicans have already cut health care for millions of people so they could give billionaires tax cuts. Now they want to cut even more for President Trump’s reckless war? No way.
Screenshot of an article from Axios titled: GOP weighs health care cuts to pay for Iran war
This isn’t an isolated incident. More than 100 journalists have been killed by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s forces since the war began. More have been injured, detained, and blocked from reporting. America should stop sending weapons to a country so reckless with press safety.
CNN’s Jeremy Diamond and his crew were briefly detained in Israel this week and a photojournalist was put into a chokehold during the incident.
In every corner of our state, thousands of Vermonters marched side-by-side to demand our democracy work for the people, not just the powerful. I’m proud to stand with you.
Photo of Peter speaking to a crowd at a podium in Montpelier.
ICE and Border Patrol have acted with impunity under President Trump. I won’t back down in the fight against his and Stephen Miller’s mass deportation campaign. The House should pass this legislation quickly to reopen our airports and pay government workers.
Vermonters made their voice clear: no more ICE or Border Patrol funding unless reforms are made. I’m pleased Republicans have joined Democrats in voting to pay TSA workers, the Coast Guard, and fund FEMA and our national cybersecurity.
Congratulations to Vermont-trained Jessie Diggins on finishing her career on top and winning the 2026 World Cup title. She will leave a legacy as both the most decorated American Nordic skier in history and as a fierce advocate for climate action.
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Voting History
843 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
2026-06-23H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)Accept House changesYESYESConcurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22H.R. 6644 (119th)Accept House changesYESYESMotion Agreed to (85-5)
2026-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-39)
2026-06-18H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-17S. Res. 616 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
2026-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (55-39)
2026-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-16H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 172 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 190 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (46-48)
2026-06-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-43)
2026-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)NONOMotion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05S. 1318 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)YESYESMotion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)YESYESMotion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)YESYESMotion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)YESYESMotion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)YESYESMotion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)YESYESMotion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)YESYESMotion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)NONOMotion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hassan Amdt. No. 5535)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 5514)YESYESMotion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 5512)YESYESMotion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Tillis Amdt. No. 5452)NONOMotion Rejected (15-84)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-50)
2026-06-03S. 2 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2026-06-03S.J. Res. 188 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (46-53)

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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