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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 — 846
Yes31%
No64%
Present0%
Not Voting6%
Party align95%
Cross-party3%
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U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
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Peter Welch
U.S. SenatorDemocratVermont
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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.govApr 9(source)
“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
Graphic with a photo of Peter touring a housing project and a news headline from NOTUS titled: This Democrat and Republican Want to Help American in Rural Areas Buy Homes.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 8(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 8(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 7(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 7(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 4(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 2(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 1(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 1(source)
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
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govApr 1(source)
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.
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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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMar 30(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMar 27(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMar 27(source)
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.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govMar 26(source)
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
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
2025-07-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-28—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYES✓Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)

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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