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Peter Welch

U.S. Senator · Vermont

  • Democrat
  • Since 2007
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 17 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

    1,400 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
2025-05-21Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S. 1582”Motion to Proceed Agreed toS 1582 — GENIUS ActPassed 2025-07-18
2025-05-21SponsoredSRES 239 — A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between the United States and Canada and the ties that bind the 2 countries in support of economic and national security.Proposed
2025-05-21SponsoredS 1833 — Leadership in CET ActProposed
2025-05-21SponsoredS 1832 — College for All Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-21SponsoredS 1843 — Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-21SponsoredS 1836 — SMART Prices ActProposed
2025-05-21SponsoredSRES 240 — A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.Proposed
2025-05-21SponsoredS 1837 — DEFIANCE Act of 2025Active
2025-05-20SponsoredS 1814 — Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-20SponsoredS 1816 — Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-20SponsoredS 1819 — DOGE BROS ActProposed
2025-05-20SponsoredS 1818 — Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025Proposed
2025-05-19Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1582”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toS 1582 — GENIUS ActPassed 2025-07-18
2025-05-19Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN24-4”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-19Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN24-4”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-15Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 195”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 195 — A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2025-05-15Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN25-11”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-15SponsoredS 1773 — Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters ActProposed
2025-05-15SponsoredSRES 231 — A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.Passed 2025-05-15
2025-05-15SponsoredS 1379 — REPAIR ActProposed
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN25-11”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN26-46”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN26-46”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-31”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-05-14Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-31”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
This score is a guide, not a verdict.