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Peter Welch

U.S. Senator · Vermont

  • Democrat
  • Since 2007
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 16 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    115 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-4242

  • District offices

    Burlington

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Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

45.4/ 100

Ranked 18 of 47 in the Senate minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    862 of 913 while seated (94.4%)

    7th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    68 of 68 sponsored · 71.9 points

    62nd percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 3 cosponsored

    1 passed a chamber · 0 reported · 67 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    1,399 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN1129”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN1129”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedHR 9340 — Ratepayer Protection ActActive
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedHR 7008 — Stop Insider Trading ActActive
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5669 — End Tax Breaks for Dark Money ActProposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5618 — Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5652 — Build American Efficiency ActProposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5362 — Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-30SponsoredSRES 941 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".Passed 2026-09-30
2026-09-30SponsoredSRES 942 — A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.Passed 2026-09-30
2026-09-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 852 — A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2026-09-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 197 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".Active
2026-09-29SponsoredS 5575 — Stop Corrupt Gratuities ActProposed
2026-09-29SponsoredSJRES 218 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.Proposed
2026-09-29SponsoredSRES 924 — A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.Passed 2026-09-29
2026-09-28Voted yea on “On Passage of the Bill S. 4668”Bill PassedS 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026Active
2026-09-28Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-28Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-28Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-28Voted nay on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment RejectedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-28Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-28SponsoredSRES 913 — A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.Passed 2026-09-28
2026-09-24Voted yea on “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89”Concurrent Resolution RejectedHCONRES 89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Failed
2026-09-24Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion S. 4668”Cloture Motion Agreed toS 4668 — Protect College Sports Act of 2026Active
2026-09-24Voted yea on “On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)”Amendment Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.