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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 — 783
Yes29%
No65%
Present0%
Not Voting6%
Party align95%
Cross-party3%
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Senate District (Statewide)

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 · 69 sponsored · 390 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

At the same time, I’m deeply opposed to President Trump’s threats to use military force against Iran.  Any decision to do so must be made by Congress, consistent with the Constitution and the War Powers Act.
They also illustrate the horrific risks of deadly force when autocratic governments with so much power consolidated in a single person refuse to share any of that power.
I’m outraged and disgusted by the shootings of thousands of unarmed protesters in Iran. These protests demonstrate that the brave Iranian people share the same desire for freedom and a better life as Americans and people everywhere.
President Trump is right. My bill with Senator Marshall and Senator Durbin would increase competition in the credit card market to bring down swipe fees for small businesses and consumers. Let’s get this done.
Screenshot of a social media post from President Trump. Text reads: Everyone should support great Republican Senator Roger Marshall's Credit Card Competition Act, in order to stop the out of control Swipe Fee ripoff. Roger is a FANTASTIC Senator!!! President DJT
There has been an alarming rise in settler attacks on Palestinians—more than 840 in 2025. While we continue to work toward a lasting peace, we must also work to reinstate accountability for extremist settlers and end violence against Palestinians.
The President wants to withdraw the U.S. from dozens of global organizations that further U.S. interests. Walking away from programs that support reproductive health, combat climate change, and protect victims of sexual violence is shortsighted and will weaken U.S. leadership and security.
For over 50 years, Feeding Champlain Valley has been tackling the hunger and housing needs of thousands of Vermonters. I visited their facility in Burlington to thank the staff and volunteers for their work, and learn how they plan to make an even greater impact.
Peter meets with workers and volunteers for Feeding Champlain Valley
Peter watches as meals prepared for Vermonters are made by Feeding Champlain Valley
Last year, Kristi Noem slowed down FEMA response times for Americans dealing with weather catastrophes. Now, reports say she wants to eliminate more than 1,000 of the FEMA employees who help respond and prepare for disasters. It’s unbelievably dangerous.
Image of Kristi Noem and a headline from the New York Times that says: FEMA Staff Bracing for Dismissal of 1,000 Disaster Workers
More than 2,000 people were infected with measles last year. More than 28,000 Americans were infected with whooping cough. Nearly 300 children died from the flu. Every time Secretary Kennedy restricts access to vaccines or lies about them, he makes America sicker.
Five years ago, I witnessed the insurrection Donald Trump incited at the Capitol to try and overturn the 2020 election. The violence caused the deaths of law enforcement officers and threatened our democracy. We must make sure that day is never forgotten, rewritten, or repeated.
I will vote for the bipartisan war powers resolution to block President Trump from continuing his illegal military action in Venezuela. We can’t let President Trump drag us into another forever war.
President Trump has spent this year propping up billionaires like himself while ripping off working families. America isn't strong if working families aren't strong.
President Trump is making it harder for asylum seekers to seek safety in Vermont. I joined USCRI Vermont staff and refugees in Colchester to share how we must fight against the president's actions and reaffirm Vermont's support for our immigrant community.
Photo of Peter with USCRI staff.
I was pleased to meet so many young Vermonters at this year's U.S. Service Academy Nomination celebration. Our future is in good hands with these leaders who are stepping up to serve their country.
Photo of Peter speaking to young Vermonters.
Photo of young Vermonters.
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Voting History
783 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
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)
2025-08-01Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)NOT_VOTINGYESMotion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 34 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 41 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-28Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)

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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