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Peter Welch

U.S. Senator · Vermont

  • Democrat
  • Since 2007
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 20 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

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    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

    1,400 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
2026-01-14SponsoredS 3639 — SAT Streamlining ActProposed
2026-01-14SponsoredS 3646 — No Political Enemies ActProposed
2026-01-13Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 84”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 84 — 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 relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Active
2026-01-13SponsoredS 3628 — REAADI for Disasters ActProposed
2026-01-13SponsoredS 3623 — Credit Card Competition Act of 2026Proposed
2026-01-13SponsoredS 3621 — Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela ActProposed
2026-01-12Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6938”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 6938 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Passed 2026-01-23
2026-01-12SponsoredS 3396 — Domestic Workers Bill of Rights ActProposed
2026-01-12SponsoredS 2355 — Patients Deserve Price Tags ActActive
2026-01-08Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN615-2”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-08Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98”Motion to Discharge Agreed toSJRES 98 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-01-08SponsoredS 3603 — COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026Proposed
2026-01-08SponsoredS 3607 — Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026Proposed
2026-01-08SponsoredSCONRES 25 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the 15th anniversary of the January 8, 2011, Tucson, Arizona, shooting and honoring the survivors and victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, a gun violence survivor and one of the most influential voices of courage in the United States in the fight to end gun violence.Active
2026-01-07Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 86”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 86 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".Active
2026-01-06Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN373”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-06Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN499-11”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-06SponsoredS 3582 — No Rewards for January 6 Rioters ActProposed
2026-01-06SponsoredSRES 574 — A resolution observing the fifth anniversary of the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, and recognizing the essential work of United States Capitol personnel, including the United States Capitol Police.Proposed
2026-01-06SponsoredSJRES 98 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-01-06SponsoredS 3581 — No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters ActProposed
2026-01-05Recorded leave of absence on “On the Nomination PN12-1”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-01-05SponsoredS 1532 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.Proposed
2025-12-18Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN373”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-18Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN615-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.