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Peter Welch

U.S. Senator · Vermont

  • Democrat
  • Since 2007
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 6 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
2026-06-24Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN930-7”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN930-7”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-24SponsoredS 136 — United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025Proposed
2026-06-24SponsoredS 4886 — Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026Proposed
2026-06-24SponsoredS 4912 — BUFFER ActProposed
2026-06-24SponsoredS 4881 — Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding ActProposed
2026-06-24SponsoredSRES 797 — A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Proposed
2026-06-24SponsoredS 4906 — Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026Proposed
2026-06-24SponsoredSRES 789 — A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".Proposed
2026-06-23Voted yea on “On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86”Concurrent Resolution Agreed toHCONRES 86 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.Passed 2026-06-23
2026-06-23Voted yea on “On the Nomination PN859-3”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-23SponsoredS 4854 — Foster Youth Housing Opportunity ActProposed
2026-06-23SponsoredS 4867 — Small Farm Conservation ActProposed
2026-06-22Voted yea on “On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644 with an Amendment (SA 5823))”Motion Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-18Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN730-33”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-18Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644”Cloture Motion Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-18SponsoredS 4844 — PFAS Alternatives ActProposed
2026-06-18SponsoredS 4829 — Air Carrier Access Amendments ActProposed
2026-06-17Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 616 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-33”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN901-8”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN901-8”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17SponsoredSRES 775 — A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.Proposed
2026-06-17SponsoredS 4804 — Manufactured Housing Lending ActProposed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.