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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 — 772
Yes29%
No65%
Present0%
Not Voting7%
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
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Kristi Noem is the most corrupt Secretary of Homeland Security in our nation’s history. She must resign or be fired. If she doesn’t leave, she should be impeached.
Pastor Steven Tendo fled persecution and torture in Uganda and has lived peacefully in Vermont for many years. ICE violated his due process and detained him as he was leaving work. ICE should be focused on violent criminals, not terrorizing our communities. 
Photo of Peter with Pastor Steven Tendo.
President Trump has ignited an unnecessary war against Iran that threatens to engulf the entire Middle East. The Senate must immediately vote on the War Powers Resolution to stop involvement of U.S. forces in hostilities with Iran.
A two-state solution can’t be reached if Israeli settlements continue to expand in the West Bank. But the Trump Administration's latest move gives a green light to the illegal occupation and threatens future peace negotiations.
Screenshot of a New York Times article titled: U.S. will offer embassy services in a West Bank settlement for the first time.
Demand for electricity is higher than it’s ever been before and consumers are paying the price. That's why I’m introducing a bill with Senator Dave McCormick to make our energy grid more efficient so we can get more electricity to homes and small businesses at a lower cost. https://bit.ly/4copGCq
My heart is with the American service members who were killed and injured as a result of President Trump’s decision to go to war with Iran. I’m praying for their loved ones and for the safety of all American service members in the Middle East.
At the heart of Vermont values is the idea that we look out for our neighbors and give them a helping hand. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are recovering from a brutal snowstorm. I’m proud that Vermont has sent dozens of VTrans employees down to help both states dig out.
News headline graphic from NBC 10 WJAR
Headline reads: Snow removal equipment, crews from Vermont arrive in Rhode Island.
Photo of trucks and plows.
Vermonters Krista Gay and her husband Christian Rogerson started a little free pantry to help out neighbors who lost their SNAP benefits. The couple’s kindness has touched millions on social media, inspiring others around the country to start their own little pantries. people.com/their-small-...
President Trump’s illegal tariffs cost you $1,700 last year. That’s $1,700 that you couldn't spend on housing, on health care, on groceries, on your electricity bill, on child care. He’s made $4 billion profiting off the presidency but took money away from you.
For the past year, President Trump has been illegally taxing you and small businesses with his chaotic tariffs. Senator Warren, Senator Booker, and I think he should give that money back.
For four years, the people of Ukraine have been bravely defending their country against Putin's ongoing illegal invasion. While President Trump continues to ignore Putin's crimes, I’ll continue to work in the Senate to support Ukraine's sovereignty and hold Putin accountable.
I recently secured $598,000 in federal funds to help build a new fire station for the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department. I met with the department's leaders in Bellow Falls to celebrate the project and discuss my bill with the Vermont delegation to strengthen emergency services in rural areas.
Peter celebrates federal funding he secured for the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department in Bellow Falls.
Peter celebrates federal funding he secured for the Rockingham Fire and Rescue Department in Bellow Falls.
I'm launching a new listening sessions series, "Common Grounds with Senator Welch," to hear from Vermonters about on how Congress can work better for them. Last week, I started the tour in Caledonia, Orleans, and Orange counties, and I'm looking forward to more visits soon.
Peter kicks off his "Common Grounds with Senator Welch" tour in Orleans County.
Peter continues his "Common Grounds with Senator Welch" tour in Orange County.
Peter continues his "Common Grounds with Senator Welch" tour in Caledonia County.
Good. Mohsen is in this country legally and peacefully protested the war in Gaza. It’s outrageous that the Trump Administration is trying to deport him simply for exercising his freedom of speech.
BREAKING: An immigration judge has *terminated* the Trump-Vance administration's efforts to deport Columbia pro-Palestine student protestor Mohsen Mahdawi. Mohsen was first detained 10 months ago, when agents ambushed him at a citizenship interview.
Mohsen Mahdawi gestures as he is escorted by immigration authorities in handcuffs during his arrest in Colchester, Vermont, on April 14, 2025. Photo by Christopher Helali via Reuters
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Voting History
772 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
2025-09-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-16S. Con. Res. 22 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Rejected (36-62)
2025-09-16S.J. Res. 60 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2025-09-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-47)
2025-09-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2025-09-15S. Res. 377 (119th)Resolution S.Res. 377NONOResolution Agreed to (51-44)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Res. 377YESYESDecision of Chair Not Sustained (45-53)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)Motion to Reconsider S.Res. 377NONOMotion to Reconsider Agreed to (52-45)
2025-09-11S. Res. 377 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-10S. 2296 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (51-49)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-09S. Res. 377 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-09Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-09-09End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-09-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-09-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-09-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-09-08Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-43)
2025-09-04S. 2296 (119th)Begin considerationNOYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (83-13)
2025-09-04End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-09-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-02S. 2296 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (71-23)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNomination Confirmed (72-22)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (59-35)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (52-42)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGYESNomination Confirmed (78-17)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGYESCloture Motion Agreed to (76-19)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-08-02End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Final passageNOT_VOTINGYESBill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGNOAmendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGNOAmendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGNOAmendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOT_VOTINGYESAmendment Rejected (44-51)

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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