Secretary Hegseth is an arrogant and aggressive bully. Bullies always blame their failures on others.
Hegseth can’t manage the President’s misguided war in Iran and blames others when you ask him legitimate questions.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Vermont
Peter Welch
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Voting Record — 782
Yes29%
No65%
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 · 69 sponsored · 390 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
From visiting a historical site, to reading the news, to visiting the fire department, the Good Citizen Challenge encourages young Vermonters to get involved and learn about their community.
Glad to meet with Susannah from Waterbury, this year's grand prize winner.
I’m thankful to hear reports that everyone at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is safe after this security incident and am thankful for the quick response from law enforcement.
If only there was a state in the U.S. famous for having the best granite in the world.
Children around the world have died because DOGE destroyed USAID, all in the name of cutting costs.
And now we learn from the Trump Administration that the “close out” costs for shutting down USAID may be $19 BILLION?
What an unconscionable waste.
Democrats had very simple asks for ICE reforms: No more masks, enforced code of conduct, end mass targeting.
Republicans refused.
Instead of negotiating, they started the process of jamming through $70 billion in ICE funding without a single Democratic vote.
I voted no.
It's Day 55 of Trump's reckless war with Iran.
People in this country can't afford health care. They can't afford housing. They can't afford gas.
Every day that Trump refuses to end this war costs billions of dollars that working families in the U.S. need.
This week, Senator Marsha Blackburn and I hosted a roundtable with over 20 artists and the Recording Academy to discuss protecting creators from harmful impacts of AI.
We also highlighted our bipartisan bills that makes sure credit and compensation go to artists.
Public defenders uphold our nation’s promise that everyone, no matter their income, can access legal services.
That’s why I’m urging my colleagues to fully fund the federal public defenders program in the next budget. https://bit.ly/42oAnOT
When massive media corporations merge, it means that just a few wealthy executives get to decide what you watch, how you get your news, and what you pay.
This deal isn't finalized. The DOJ must continue a full investigation into this merger for any antitrust violations.
Big Pharma signed deals with TrumpRx, then turned around and raised the prices of their drugs.
They made billions in new profits while you paid more for medications.
TrumpRx is a fraud.
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Earth Day is an important reminder to protect our one and only home, and by doing so, all those who share it with us.
While President Trump attacks our environment, I’m more determined than ever to preserve our planet for future generations 🌎
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Senator Warner's daughter.
Margaret and I are sending love and strength to Mark, Lisa, and their entire family.
The best part of my job is meeting with Vermonters from all walks of life.
They come from different backgrounds. They have different hopes and dreams.
But like me—they love this state and want to see it thrive.
Thank you to the many states—including Vermont—who carried on with this trial despite the Trump Administration settling and dropping out.
Live Nation has been ripping off concertgoers for too long.
This verdict is a victory for music fans and a blow against corporate greed.
I just voted to block the sale of 1,000-pound bombs and armored bulldozers to Israel.
Once again, Republicans have blocked our effort to stop President Trump’s senseless war with Iran.
How many more lives lost and billions of dollars wasted before they finally stand up to him?
I will join Senator Sanders to force a vote blocking the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is using them to displace millions of civilians in Lebanon, Iran, and Gaza.
The U.S. shouldn't finance civilian suffering.
I hope our colleagues join us.
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Voting History782 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
782 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Agreed to (81-15) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Amendment Rejected (21-75) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Amendment Rejected (15-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | NOT_VOTING | YES | — | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (50-39) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) |
| 2025-07-24 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-46) |
| 2025-07-23 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47) |
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.