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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 — 851
Yes31%
No64%
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 · 71 sponsored · 410 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.gov19h ago(source)
Four years ago, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and the fundamental right to abortion it protected for millions of Americans.    I refuse to accept this as normal. I’m going to keep fighting alongside Democrats to give women control over their own bodies.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.gov1d ago(source)
People can't afford their basic needs. One in seven Americans use buy now, pay later services to get groceries. Job growth is sluggish. The war with Iran wiped out real wage growth. Working families are suffering and President Trump is making things worse.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.gov1d ago(source)
Because of President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” five million Americans have already lost their health care. Americans don’t want to pay for a new White House ballroom. They want affordable health care, groceries, and housing.
Graphic of President Trump. Text on the graphic reads: Five million Americans lose health care following "One Big Beautiful Bill"
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.gov2d ago(source)
President Donald Trump is leading us into another reckless war, this time with Cuba. Cuba is about the size of Virginia, and poses no threat to the U.S. Trump should negotiate a deal, not launch another "takeover" financed by taxpayers.
Graphic of Peter. Text on the graphic reads: Trump is leading us into another unnecessary war. This time it's Cuba. By Peter Welch. Fox News logo
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.gov2d ago(source)
I just joined my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to pass the most comprehensive housing reform in 30 years. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will build more housing and stop private equity from buying up homes. We can build a future where everyone can afford housing.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.gov6d ago(source)
On Juneteenth, we celebrate those who refused back down in the fight for freedom in one of our nation's darkest chapters, and remind ourselves to keep building on the opportunities promised by the founding of this country.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.gov6d ago(source)
Last month, Congressman Dave Min and I opened an investigation to determine if President Trump has been dishing out pay-for-play pardons. Now, we’re directly requesting information from Trump Administration officials to help uncover the truth.
Graphic that reads: Sen. Welch, Rep. Min escalate their oversight investigation into Trump's pardons.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJun 18(source)
Mohsen Mahdawi was asked on his final citizenship interview whether he would be willing to protect and defend the Constitution. Within seconds of saying yes, ICE agents stormed in, arrested him, handcuffed his wrists and chained his feet, and threw him in a cell.
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJun 11(source)
This problem is only going to get worse as AI becomes more powerful and more widely used. Congress needs to address AI and how it can be used to sway our elections. We should start with passing the NO FAKES Act.
Representative Becca Balint
@balint.house.gov
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A political opponent recently posted a deepfake video of me on social media. It was generated using AI and fabricated my voice and image to put words in my mouth. While it represents a new - and dangerous - low, it was not unpredictable. (1/2)
NEWS: Rep. Becca Balint Responds to Deepfake Video Published on Social Media, Calls for Legislative Action Swipe for Rep. Balint’s statement on the matter and info on the NO FAKES Act, her legislation that would confront this issue head-on.
Rep. Balint Statement on Deepfake Video “This ad is offensive and a dangerous example of what happens when AI is used to deceive voters. Fabricating my voice and image to put words in my mouth is a new low. Free speech is a cornerstone of our democracy, but impersonation and deception are not. This was also predictable and exactly why I introduced the NO FAKES Act—to give people protections against unauthorized AI replicas of their voice and likeness and bring greater transparency and accountability to AI-generated content.”
The NO FAKES Act Protects YOUR voice and visual likeness Addresses the threat of digital replicas created without YOUR consent through AI Empowers YOU to take action against bad actors who create, distribute, or profit from unauthorized digital replicas Defends artists, creators, and anyone who uses the internet
Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govJun 10(source)
As President Trump signs the Republicans’ bill to give $70 billion to ICE and CBP without any commonsense reforms, I’m thinking of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. They should still be here, and they deserve accountability.
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Voting History
851 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
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

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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