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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 — 840
Yes31%
No64%
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 · 70 sponsored · 407 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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 🌎
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.
Peter learns about projects being completed by the UVM Institute.
Peter shakes hands with a Vermonter at an event held at Jenna's Promise.
Peter learns from a Beta employee about the company's cutting edge technology as he tours the facility.
Peter talks with a Vermonter at ReuseApalooza.
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.
BREAKING: A jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster to be an illegal monopoly that overcharges fans. After the federal government settled the case, 34 states kept pursuing the giant ticket and concert company. Now, the states have won.
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.
Democrats will give Republicans another chance to join us in ending President Trump’s reckless war with Iran this week. Another chance to protect American troops, save civilian lives, and rein in gas prices.
Remember when President Trump came into office declaring that he was going to cut wasteful government spending? Apparently, that doesn’t apply to the $70 million luxury jet Kristi Noem bought with taxpayer money.
Screenshot of an article from the Wall Street Journal   titled: The White House is Keeping Kristi Noem's $70 Million Jet
Last week, I continued my Common Grounds listening sessions tour with events in Lamoille, Grand Isle, and Windsor counties. Meeting with Vermonters and hearing the challenges they’re facing shapes every part of my work in the Senate.
Peter hosts a listening session in Johnson.
Peter hosts a listening session in South Hero.
Peter hosts a listening session in Bethel.
How embarrassing for President Trump to go on an angry tirade against Pope Leo simply because he called for peace between the U.S. and Iran. Pope Leo wants to reduce human suffering. The president can't handle criticism, one of the reasons he's unfit to be commander in chief.
Screenshot of post on Truth Social from President Trump criticizing the pope.
Immigrants come to America for different reasons and different circumstances. But like our ancestors, they all believe in the idea of America as the land of opportunity. I was honored to be a small part of the naturalization process for some of Vermont's newest U.S. citizens.
Photo of Peter speaking to the crowd at a podium.
Photo from behind of Peter speaking to the audience.
I recently secured $664,000 in federal funding to help Vermonters in Lamoille County prepare for floods in the future. I visited with local leaders to learn more about the tools being funded to better protect Vermonters from the next flood.
Peter learns how federal funding will help Vermonters in Lamoille County prepare for future floods.
Peter learns how federal funding will help Vermonters in Lamoille County prepare for future floods.
“This bill is a result of Senator Welch and me working across the aisle to get a result for our rural communities because, at the end of the day, they matter more than party lines. When you do that, you can get good things done for the American people” - Senator Jim Justice
Graphic with a photo of Peter touring a housing project and a news headline from NOTUS titled: This Democrat and Republican Want to Help American in Rural Areas Buy Homes.
What was this all for? 13 American troops killed and hundreds wounded. We haven't destroyed Iran's nuclear program. Americans are paying billions in higher gas prices. We've spent $44 billion taxpayer dollars. President Trump accomplished nothing and Americans paid the price.
Earlier this year, @sanders.senate.gov and I secured $4.6 million in federal funding to help build Vermont’s largest dental clinic. I visited the future site in Colchester to celebrate this project that will go on to provide thousands of Vermonters with affordable, quality care.
Peter and Bernie Sanders hold a press conference announcing the funding they secured to build Vermont's largest dental clinic.
Peter visits the location where Vermont's largest dental clinic will be built.
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Voting History
840 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
2025-02-06Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-05Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (55-44)
2025-02-04End debateYESNOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-45)
2025-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-46)
2025-02-04Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (77-23)
2025-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-38)
2025-02-03Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28H.R. 23 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23Confirm nomineeYESNONomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22S. 6 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17S. 5 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13S. 5 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

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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