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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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Peter Welch
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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.

The 60 Minutes segment on CECOT provides graphic testimony of the systemic torture suffered by migrants forcibly deported there. This Administration lacks humanity and flaunts the rule of law. Congress must stop funding this shameful policy and hold hearings on the abuse.
Families trying to heat their home this winter can’t catch a break. President Trump is slashing renewable and efficiency projects that make heating cheaper, while at the same time cutting funding to help families pay their heating bills.
Picture of President Trump and a headline from the New York Times that reads: Heating Costs Expected to Rise 9.2% This Winter
President Trump has made it clear time and time again that he doesn’t care about the health and safety of our service members. His Administration is cutting 35,000 jobs in the VA health system. Our veterans need more health support, not less.
The FBI deserves better leadership than Dan Bongino. Director Patel should appoint an experienced FBI agent to replace Bongino who is interested in keeping our country safe.
President Trump and Secretary Kennedy don’t know better than doctors, patients, and parents about the care kids need. This is a blatant attack on the LGBTQ+ community and will hurt health care providers across the country.
The U.S. Health Department proposed rules that would effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors, building on Trump administration restrictions.
President Trump is trying to let AI replace doctors to deny Medicare patients the treatments they need. That’s why I’m joining @murray.senate.gov’s bill to block this attempt to let robots decide what care you get.
New data shows that President Trump’s tariffs will lead to 450,000 fewer homes built over the next five years. The most common concern young people share with me is that housing it too scarce and too expensive. President Trump is making it much worse.
The Honduran election was marked by numerous reports of irregularities and intimidation including threats by President Trump. Every ballot must be counted and verified for accuracy.
He’s suing media outlets when he doesn’t like their coverage. He’s banning reporters from the press pool. He’s insulting the press during interviews. He’s threatening to revoke TV broadcast licenses. President Trump is waging an unprecedented war against the freedom of press.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Ban assault weapons. Require background checks on all gun sales. Mandate secure gun storage. We can save so many lives if Republicans work with us.
I'm relieved that Maryia Kalesnikava and many other political prisoners were finally released in Belarus to be reunited with their loved ones. It's a reminder that we must continue demanding an end to political repression and hostage-taking.
Photo of Peter giving a speech on the Senate Floor with a photo of Maryia Kalesnikava behind him.
Photo of Maryia on a bus returning home.
The shooting at Bondi Beach is heartbreaking. My heart is with the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Antisemitism has no place in our society. We must all speak out against it.
I’m heartbroken by the deadly shooting at Brown University. I’m thankful for the first responders who worked quickly to protect students. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Providence community. We can’t accept mass shootings as normal. We must take action.
Just a few weeks ago, my bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act passed the U.S. Senate unanimously. Yesterday, I visited St. Albans City School to celebrate with students and farmers. We’re one step closer to bringing milk from our local farms into our schools!
Peter visits St. Albans City School to celebrate the Senate passage of his Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
Peter visits St. Albans City School to celebrate the Senate passage of his Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
As I talked with farmers in both Nebraska and Iowa this weekend, I heard echoes of the same conversations I have with farmers in Vermont. They’re struggling to survive under the burden of President Trump’s reckless economic policies and trade war.
Photo of Peter speaking with farmers outside.
Photo of Peter speaking at a podium.
Photo of Peter speaking with farmers inside.
Photo of Peter speaking with Nebraska farmers.
President Trump’s planned bailout for farmers won’t end the pain his tariffs are causing or support farmers in the long-term. If he actually wanted to help, he'd work with Democrats to pass a Farm Bill that invests in our farmers and not just corporations.
President Trump made accusations of fraud without any evidence in the Honduran presidential election. He said if his favored candidate doesn't win there will be "hell to pay." The U.S. needs to stop interfering in elections of our Latin America neighbors.
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Voting History
783 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
2025-08-01Confirm 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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