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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 — 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 · 392 cosponsored

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Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 6(source)

If Republicans refuse to negotiate on saving discounted health care plans, it’s going to hit working families even harder than previously estimated. A new report shows the average premium for people using ACA health care plans will more than double in just a few months.

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Our new analysis shows that the average increase in out-of-pocket premium payments from the expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits is *even higher* than previously estimated. Learn why: https://on.kff.org/3WfWxjj

KFF bar chart titled “Premium payments in 2026 would more than double on average if ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire.” The chart shows the annual out-of-pocket premium payments for Affordable Care Act Marketplace enrollees in 2025 and 2026. For 2025, the payment is $888, and for 2026, the projected payment is $1,904. This is an increase of 114%. Note: the 2026 average premium payment assumes gross premiums increase of 18% for those who lose tax credit eligibility.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 5(source)

If Republicans fail to protect access to health care for 24 million Americans, working families, small businesses, and farmers will suffer. A couple running a flower farm and small business in Vermont break down how this will crush Main Streets in red and blue states alike. https://bit.ly/3IyvWuS

Campbell and Andersen: Breaking Vermonters

We feel blessed to operate two small businesses — a flower farm and a farm to plate restaurant in Vermont. Like so many other Vermonters, we take pride in working

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 4(source)

My Republican colleagues in the Senate have acknowledged to me that we’re headed toward a crisis. And by the way, 56% of people who rely on tax credits to access health care live in red states. Republicans need to negotiate with Democrats to protect these discounts before prices skyrocket.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 3(source)

My update on the third day of the Republican shutdown. https://bit.ly/42UPWyw

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Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 3(source)

President Trump has made it clear he’s not interested in working with Democrats. Democrats want to negotiate to protect health care and fund the government.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 2(source)

My update on the second day of the Republican shutdown. https://bit.ly/4pSHbPi

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 2(source)

Insurance companies are planning to raise rates on working families—all because President Trump is refusing to work with Democrats to protect access to health care. It’s going to devastate Americans’ finances and make people sicker.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 2(source)

President Trump made it clear weeks ago he’d rather have a government shutdown than work with Democrats to protect health care for 24 million Americans. He knew he needed Democratic votes but refused to negotiate.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 1(source)

Margaret and I wish an easy and meaningful fast for everyone observing Yom Kippur in Vermont and across the world. G’mar Chatima Tovah.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 1(source)

For months, we were ready to negotiate but they refused to come to the table. President Trump and Republicans have shut down the government.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govOct 1(source)

Republicans are telling working families, “You’re on your own.” https://bit.ly/4mG5QE0

Welch Speaks on the Affordability Crisis for Health Care

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Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 30(source)

Republicans were perfectly happy to add trillions to the national debt to pay for tax cuts for billionaires. But they’d rather shut down the government than negotiate to save working families from losing their health care.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 30(source)

Today marks the end of the tax credit program Democrats passed for folks buying U.S.-made electric vehicles. Republicans repealed it in their “Big Beautiful Bill” to pay for billionaire tax cuts. It means higher costs, fewer American jobs, and more pollution.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 30(source)

Even though they knew they needed Democrats to vote to fund the government, Republicans refused to negotiate. They forced another vote last night on a bill that fails to address massive health care price increases for millions of families. I voted no.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 30(source)

If Republicans refuse to negotiate with Democrats to save discounts on Affordable Care Act health plans, nearly 5 million people will lose their health care. That’s what is at stake.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 30(source)

An incredible day of learning and community. Thank you to every Vermonter who participated in the 2025 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference and helped make it a success.

Photo of the Keynote Speaker conversation.

Photo of attendees participating in a workshop.

Photo of attendees participating in a power tool workshop.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 28(source)

Our positions show where our values are. President Trump wants a shutdown to mass fire federal workers. Democrats want to negotiate a deal that saves millions of people from having to pay more for health care.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 27(source)

WEOC is today! I can’t wait to see so many folks starting at 8:15am. Reminder, you can still get tickets on-site. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-womens-economic-opportunity-conference-tickets-1617492757379?aff=weocdayof

2025 Women's Economic Opportunity Conference

Brought to you with the support of the Vermont Women's Fund: bringing Vermonters together to learn, network, and discuss economic issues.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 26(source)

Local communities and business leaders agree we need more renewable energy projects to create new jobs and lower energy costs, but President Trump is trying to roll back Democrats' progress. I joined leaders for Climate Week to rally around new green projects to help our economy and our planet.

Peter speaks at Climate Week in New York City about the importance of investing in green energy projects.

Senator Peter Welch@welch.senate.govSep 26(source)

93% of farmers who get their health insurance on the marketplace use discounts that are expiring soon. If Republicans refuse to extend them, farmers across the country are going to have to pay even more for their health insurance. That's what Democrats are fighting against.

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Sponsored Bills(69)

S. Res. 683 (119th)
A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.
S.J. Res. 157 (119th)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, Unite…
S. 4239 (119th)
A bill to require the Secretary of the Interior to annually submit to Congress, and make pub…
S. 4169 (119th)
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to eliminate interest on student loans, est…
S. 4182 (119th)
A bill to amend the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to modify rural housing financing under that Act…

Cosponsored Bills(392)

S. 4540 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individ…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4545 (119th)
A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies …
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4518 (119th)
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School L…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. 4454 (119th)
A bill to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to remove the exclusion of pistols, revolver…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4460 (119th)
A bill to provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

783 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 26 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26	YES	NO	✕	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 33 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33	YES	NO	✕	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02	S.J. Res. 37 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)

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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