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Peter Welch

U.S. Senator · Vermont

  • Democrat
  • Since 2007
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 22 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
2025-12-03Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-3”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-03SponsoredS 3326 — Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity ActProposed
2025-12-03SponsoredSRES 525 — A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.Proposed
2025-12-03SponsoredS 3322 — Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025Proposed
2025-12-02Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN520-2”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-02Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-02Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN520-1”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-02SponsoredSCONRES 24 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.Proposed
2025-12-02SponsoredS 3307 — Inspector General Access Act of 2025Proposed
2025-12-02SponsoredSRES 511 — A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.Proposed
2025-12-02SponsoredS 3295 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.Proposed
2025-12-01Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN520-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-12-01SponsoredS 3062 — GUARD ActActive
2025-11-20Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 130”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 130 — 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.Passed 2025-12-11
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3277 — Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers ActProposed
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3281 — Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-20SponsoredS 3265 — Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit ActProposed
2025-11-19Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 76”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 76 — 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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".Active
2025-11-19Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 89”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSJRES 89 — 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 "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".Active
2025-11-19Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN445-6”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-11-19SponsoredS 3207 — End Rent Fixing Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-19SponsoredSRES 507 — A resolution designating November 20, 2025, as "National Rural Health Day".Passed 2025-11-19
2025-11-19SponsoredS 3210 — EXPERTS Act of 2025Proposed
2025-11-19SponsoredS 3214 — Background Check Expansion ActProposed
2025-11-18Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion PN445-6”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.