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Peter Welch
U.S. Senator · Vermont
- Democrat
- Since 2007
- Tenure: 4+ terms
Refreshed 19 h ago
As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1Contact info
Capitol office
115 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-4242
District offices
Burlington
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- Capitol office: 115 Russell Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-4242
- 199 Main St., 4th Floor, Burlington, VT, 05401 · 802-863-2525
Evidence & sources
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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
Voting Record
45.4/ 100
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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Promise Adherence
0 of 5 promises scored
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
Recent activity
| Date | Action | Policy | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Sponsored | S 5281 — Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-08-06 | Sponsored | S 5275 — Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act | Proposed |
| 2026-08-05 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 187 — 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 "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)". | Active |
| 2026-08-05 | Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-08-05 | Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN932”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-08-05 | Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN932”Cloture Motion Agreed to | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-08-04 | Sponsored | S 5212 — No Payoffs for Pardons Act | Proposed |
| 2026-08-04 | Sponsored | S 5145 — Wildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-08-04 | Sponsored | S 4889 — Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act | Proposed |
| 2026-08-03 | Recorded leave of absence on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 6500 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | Passed 2026-09-02 |
| 2026-08-03 | Sponsored | S 5207 — RCORP Authorization Act | Proposed |
| 2026-08-03 | Sponsored | S 5201 — Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-30 | Voted nay on “On the Resolution S.Res. 817”Resolution Agreed to | SRES 817 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Passed 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-07-30 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181”Motion to Discharge Rejected | SJRES 181 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. | Active |
| 2026-07-30 | Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199”Motion to Proceed Rejected | SJRES 199 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". | Active |
| 2026-07-30 | Sponsored | S 5184 — FORK Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-07-30 | Sponsored | S 5180 — Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-07-30 | Sponsored | SRES 823 — A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week". | Passed 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-07-29 | Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817”Cloture Motion Agreed to | SRES 817 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. | Passed 2026-07-30 |
| 2026-07-29 | Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334”Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Passed 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-07-29 | Sponsored | S 5159 — STRONG GRID Act of 2026 | Proposed |
| 2026-07-29 | Sponsored | S 1289 — 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act | Proposed |
| 2026-07-28 | Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | HR 5334 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Passed 2026-09-18 |
| 2026-07-28 | Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN1092”Nomination Confirmed | No bill (motion or nomination) | |
| 2026-07-28 | Sponsored | S 4801 — Duty Status Reform Act | Proposed |