U.S. Senator · Vermont

Peter Welch

Democratic Vermont Class III · Next election 2028 Official website

Bills introduced

458

During their time in Congress

Bills cosponsored

5,397

Signed on as a supporter

Status

Serving now

As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these

Votes with their party

97%

7,265 of 7,498 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.

Roll-call votes missed

229 of 7,755 votes

Bills enacted into law

0.4%

2 of 458 bills they introduced

Based on 7,755 recorded votes and 458 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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How they voted recently 20 most recent

Date and question	Vote	Question	Position	Result
Sep 30, 2026 On the Nomination PN1129 Confirmed	S #256	On the Nomination PN1129	Nay	Confirmed	Details →
Sep 30, 2026 On the Cloture Motion PN1129 Agreed To	S #255	On the Cloture Motion PN1129	Nay	Agreed To	Details →
Sep 30, 2026 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · `119-HR-9340` Rejected	S #254	On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · `119-HR-9340`	Nay	Rejected	Details →
Sep 30, 2026 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · `119-HR-7008` Rejected	S #253	On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · `119-HR-7008`	Nay	Rejected	Details →
Sep 29, 2026 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · `119-SRES-852` Rejected	S #252	On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · `119-SRES-852`	Yea	Rejected	Details →
Sep 29, 2026 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · `119-SJRES-197` Rejected	S #251	On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · `119-SJRES-197`	Yea	Rejected	Details →
Sep 28, 2026 On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · `119-S-4668` Passed	S #250	On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Passed	Details →
Sep 28, 2026 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668` Rejected	S #249	On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Rejected	Details →
Sep 28, 2026 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668` Rejected	S #248	On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Rejected	Details →
Sep 28, 2026 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668` Rejected	S #247	On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Rejected	Details →
Sep 28, 2026 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668` Rejected	S #246	On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668`	Nay	Rejected	Details →
Sep 28, 2026 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668` Agreed To	S #245	On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Agreed To	Details →
Sep 24, 2026 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · `119-HCONRES-89` Rejected	S #244	On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · `119-HCONRES-89`	Yea	Rejected	Details →
Sep 24, 2026 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · `119-S-4668` Agreed To	S #242	On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Agreed To	Details →
Sep 24, 2026 On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · `119-S-4668` Agreed To	S #243	On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Agreed To	Details →
Sep 23, 2026 On the Nomination PN999-1 Confirmed	S #241	On the Nomination PN999-1	Nay	Confirmed	Details →
Sep 22, 2026 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · `119-S-4668` Agreed To	S #240	On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · `119-S-4668`	Yea	Agreed To	Details →
Sep 22, 2026 On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 Agreed To	S #239	On the Cloture Motion PN999-1	Nay	Agreed To	Details →
Sep 17, 2026 On the Nomination PN999-4 Confirmed	S #238	On the Nomination PN999-4	Nay	Confirmed	Details →
Sep 17, 2026 On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Agreed To	S #237	On the Cloture Motion PN999-4	Nay	Agreed To	Details →

Bills they introduced 17 most recent

ID	Title	Introduced	Policy
`119-SRES-941`	A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31,…	Sep 30, 2026	-
`119-S-5525`	Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026	Sep 24, 2026	-
`119-S-5472`	Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers Act	Sep 23, 2026	-
`119-S-5434`	American Renewable Energy Act of 2026	Sep 17, 2026	-
`119-S-5281`	Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026	Aug 6, 2026	Commerce
`119-S-5159`	STRONG GRID Act of 2026	Jul 29, 2026	Energy
`119-S-5122`	Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026	Jul 23, 2026	Government Operations and Politics
`119-S-5074`	Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act	Jul 22, 2026	Energy
`119-S-4996`	Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026	Jul 15, 2026	Agriculture and Food
`119-SRES-805`	A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Footbal…	Jul 15, 2026	Sports and Recreation
`119-S-4995`	Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026	Jul 15, 2026	Agriculture and Food
`119-S-4881`	Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act	Jun 24, 2026	Taxation
`119-S-4906`	Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026	Jun 24, 2026	Agriculture and Food
`119-SRES-797`	A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) …	Jun 24, 2026	International Affairs
`119-S-4912`	BUFFER Act	Jun 24, 2026	Agriculture and Food
`119-SRES-767`	A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Footbal…	Jun 11, 2026	Sports and Recreation
`119-SRES-683`	A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.	Apr 22, 2026	Public Lands and Natural Resources

Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent

ID	Title	Introduced
`119-S-5618`	Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026	Sep 30, 2026
`119-S-5652`	Build American Efficiency Act	Sep 30, 2026
`119-S-5669`	End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act	Sep 30, 2026
`119-SRES-942`	A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.	Sep 30, 2026
`119-SJRES-218`	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the e…	Sep 29, 2026
`119-S-5575`	Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act	Sep 29, 2026
`119-SRES-924`	A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic…	Sep 29, 2026
`119-SRES-913`	A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator f…	Sep 28, 2026
`119-S-5545`	Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026	Sep 24, 2026
`119-SRES-902`	A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as …	Sep 24, 2026
`119-S-5482`	PREP Act	Sep 23, 2026
`119-S-5460`	Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2026	Sep 23, 2026
`119-SRES-897`	A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Sena…	Sep 23, 2026
`119-S-5476`	A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement…	Sep 23, 2026
`119-S-5446`	Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act	Sep 22, 2026
`119-S-5432`	Food for Thought Act of 2026	Sep 17, 2026
`119-SJRES-214`	A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the …	Sep 15, 2026
`119-SRES-854`	A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".	Sep 15, 2026
`119-S-5397`	BAD DEAL Act	Sep 15, 2026
`119-SRES-852`	A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) …	Sep 14, 2026
`119-SJRES-213`	A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State…	Sep 14, 2026
`119-S-5390`	End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act	Sep 14, 2026
`119-SRES-843`	A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National …	Aug 7, 2026
`119-S-5362`	Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026	Aug 7, 2026
`119-S-5283`	Momnibus Act	Aug 6, 2026

Committee assignments

13 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through September 30, 2026

$248,839

Raised

$356,361

Spent

$1,605,730

Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $74,033. From PACs and other political committees: $45,000.

What Peter Welch's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S2VT00235). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

183 contributions totaling $399,096 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $25,000 · 6 contributions
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION $21,430 · 1 contribution
MCDERMOTT+ LLC $17,750 · 8 contributions
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) $15,000 · 3 contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS $15,000 · 3 contributions
MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION $12,500 · 3 contributions
AMERICAN HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION $10,000 · 3 contributions
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS $10,000 · 2 contributions

Recent contributions

Date	Filer	Payee	Honoree	Amount
Jun 30, 2026	ENERGY MARKETERS OF AMERICA To WELCH FOR VERMONT · Honoree: Peter Welch	WELCH FOR VERMONT	Peter Welch	$2,000.00
Jun 29, 2026	FGS GLOBAL (US) LLC (FKA FGH HOLDINGS LLC) To PATRICIA ENGLE · Honoree: Peter Welch	PATRICIA ENGLE	Peter Welch	$250.00
Jun 26, 2026	NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: Sen Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	Sen Peter Welch	$5,000.00
Jun 25, 2026	MCDERMOTT WILL & SCHULTE LLP To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$500.00
Jun 24, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: Sen. Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	Sen. Peter Welch	$250.00
Jun 23, 2026	CASCADE ASSOCIATES To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: Senator Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	Senator Peter Welch	$500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT WILL & SCHULTE LLP To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: Senator Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	Senator Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT WILL & SCHULTE LLP To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00
Jun 22, 2026	MCDERMOTT+ LLC To MAPLE PAC · Honoree: The Honorable Peter Welch	MAPLE PAC	The Honorable Peter Welch	$2,500.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

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Time in Congress

Senate · Vermont
2023–present · Congresses 118–119
House of Representatives · Vermont
2007–2023 · Congresses 110–117

Washington, DC office

115 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

(202) 224-4242

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APA

Open America. (2026). Welch, Peter (Democratic–Vermont): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000800/

MLA

"Welch, Peter (Democratic–Vermont): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000800/.

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Profile of Welch, Peter, Member of Congress, Vermont (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/W000800/.

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