Federal · Vermont · Democratic
Peter Welch
Democrat U.S. Senator for Vermont.
Voted further left than 83% of the Senate, based on 855 roll-call votes this Congress.4
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Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.
On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Vermont1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- January 3, 20231
- Term ends
- January 3, 20291
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-4242 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Vermont (2028)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 69 bills sponsored, 0 became law · 516 cosponsored5
- Voted on 55 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 16
- Committees: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Committee on Finance2
Economy and jobs
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 84 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5281: Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 157: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2012-04: Lending discrimination (April 18, 2012)". Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 2455: TRAIN Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20267
- Voted Yea on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20268
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 20269
- Voted Nay on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202510
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202511
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 52 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5472: Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4881: Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 3295: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202512
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202513
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 85 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 3730: Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 3019: No Big Blockbuster Bailouts Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 2447: Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Immigration
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 22 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 482: A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202614
- Voted Nay on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202515
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 2 bills on this issue5
Guns
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 3 bills on this issue5
Energy and climate
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 13 and cosponsored 22 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5525: Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 5434: American Renewable Energy Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Sponsored S. 5159: STRONG GRID Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202616
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202517
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202518
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202519
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202520
Education
Crime and policing
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 40 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4095: Justice for Hind Rajab Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1049)
- Sponsored S. 3509: Global Climate Resilience Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S. 2672: SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Voted Nay on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202622
Social Security and Medicare
Housing
Elections and voting
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 31 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5122: Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 3425: Ranked Choice Voting Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Sponsored S. 1101: SHARE Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202624
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202525
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 1 and cosponsored 14 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 840: Digital Integrity in Democracy Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202526
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 9 bills on this issue5
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 17 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 2333: Health Records Enhancement Act Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- Sponsored S. 2334: Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored S. 599: DRIVE Act of 2025 Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
- Voted Nay on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202527
- Voted Nay on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202528
Drugs and addiction
Farms and rural areas
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 21 and cosponsored 31 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4996: Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- Sponsored S. 4995: Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4912: BUFFER Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Money: U.S. Senate, Vermont (2028)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
Raised$219K
Spent$316K
Cash on hand$1.6M
- From individuals $72K
- From PACs and other committees $36K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $110K
Top PACs and committees giving directly29
Individual donors
- $65K from 395 itemized gifts30
- 21% came from people in Vermont30
- 3% came from retired people30
- Top states: Massachusetts $17K, Vermont $14K, Illinois $7,500, Michigan $7,000, Iowa $3,00030
Where donors work30
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Comprehensive Urology | 7 gifts | $7,000 |
| Pioneer Valley Urology | 7 gifts | $7,000 |
| TDS | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Patientrightsadvocate Org | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Idaho Urologic Institute | 6 gifts | $4,500 |
| Independent Practice | 1 gifts | $3,000 |
| Peter G Peterson Foundation | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Beta | 1 gifts | $1,500 |
| Eleanor Crook Foundation | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Meehan Boyle Black & Bogdanow | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Michael Zavaski | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Pioneer Valley | 1 gifts | $1,000 |
| Solaris | 2 gifts | $1,000 |
| Ehrenkranz Partners | 1 gifts | $535 |
| French & | 1 gifts | $500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Peter Welchhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/W000800Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S2VT00235https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S2VT00235/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 8Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 12Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 15Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 17Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 22Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 25Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 28Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 29FEC: committee contributions to Peter Welch, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00795252&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 30FEC: itemized individual contributions to Welch for Vermont, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00795252&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026