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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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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 · 392 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

We can’t allow our government to revoke someone’s legal status for exercising their freedom of speech. The Trump Administration’s targeting of Mahmoud Khalil is unconstitutional and needs to end.
BREAKING: Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria, alleging he omitted information from his green card application.
Since 1980, NOAA has tracked the frequency of billion-dollar climate disasters in our communities. But earlier this year, President Trump axed this critical service. I’m leading a bill to reverse Trump’s decision to defund the agency's database that helps us become more resilient.
If Republicans don’t extend ACA tax credits by the end of the year, insurance premiums will skyrocket. We shouldn’t force folks to choose between paying more or going uninsured. Republicans need to extend program's funding.
His FCC Chairman coerces ABC to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show. He sues news outlets that publish inconvenient truths. He bans reporters who ask him tough questions. He deports students protesting his policies. President Trump is waging an all-out war on free speech.
This government funding package will be one of the last opportunities to extend tax credits for affordable health care before they expire. Republicans will force millions of Americans to pay hundreds and even thousands of dollars more every year if they don't extend them.
This week, I’m joining Senator Tim Kaine to introduce a resolution to block President Trump’s tariffs on Canada. Small businesses and farmers shouldn’t suffer because Trump wants to start a trade war with our allies.
The Federal Reserve is supposed to make choices based on what's best for our economy, not politics. But Republicans confirmed President Trump's economic advisor to the Board—even though he’s refused to resign from his White House job. It violates of the Board's independence.
This is an attempt to silence the press. Editors of smaller news outlet across the country will see this and think twice about publishing stories about President Trump out of fear of being buried in legal fees.
President Trump accused The New York Times and four of its reporters of defaming him before the 2024 election, claiming it sought to undermine his candidacy and disparage his reputation as a businessman. A Times spokesman said it "lacks any legitimate legal claims." nyti.ms/46nhttv
A headline reads: "Trump Sues The New York Times for Articles Questioning His Success." A sentence reads: "The lawsuit claims The Times defamed him and sought to undermine his campaign in the 2024 election. A Times spokesman said it 'has no merit.'"
This is a sham. Republicans cut $150 billion from rural hospitals in the Big Beautiful Bill, and hundreds are at risk of closing around the country. Now they’re trying to save face by pretending they’re giving more funding when in reality it’s a drop in the bucket.
States are scrambling for a slice of the Trump admin's new $50 billion fund for rural health care. But experts on the ground fear the program’s rushed timeline, lack of guardrails and potential for politicization will leave some hospitals struggling to stay open.
President Trump's use of the National Guard in cities isn't about keeping folks safe, it's about trying to seize control. If he really wanted to help, he wouldn't block police department funding, cut addiction treatment programs, and oppose gun violence prevention legislation.
Right now, 22 million people in this country rely on federal tax credits to access affordable health care, including nearly 31,000 Vermonters. But these discounts are set to expire at the end of the year. Republicans need to work with Democrats to extend this support before it’s too late.
I’m horrified by the recent terrorist attack in Jerusalem that killed six civilians. Violence aimed at civilians is always unacceptable, evil, and must be condemned by all. This cycle of horror must end for the sake of the hostages and the innocent families in Gaza.
Today, we remember the thousands of innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001. We also honor the first responders, doctors, and everyday heroes who saved lives and helped our country heal. Their service reminds us of the strength of America. We will never forget.
Right now, President Trump is using the D.C. National Guard for an expensive political stunt instead of focusing on the issues people care about. That’s why I joined @vanhollen.senate.gov's bill to end his power grab and give D.C. control over their National Guard and police department.
This is what happens when we have a Health and Human Services Secretary who undermines the importance of vaccines during a growing measles outbreak and the rise of a new COVID-19 strain. This isn’t making America healthy, it’s moving us toward a health crisis.
The Florida Surgeon General said that his team did not need to do any studies on the effects of removing state vaccine mandates before making his public appeal.
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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
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-51)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Motion (Schumer Motion to Commit H.R. 1 to the Committee on Finance with Instructions)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair H.R. 1NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-30H.R. 1 (119th)Decision of the Chair S.Amdt. 2360 to H.R. 1 (No short title on file)NONODecision of Chair Sustained (53-47)
2025-06-28H.R. 1 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2025-06-27S.J. Res. 59 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 59YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2025-06-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16End debateNOT_VOTINGNOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONOMotion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)

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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