119th Congress

Peter Welch

Senator, Vermont

Party

Democrat

Born: May 2, 1947 (age 79)
In Congress: Senate since 2023, House 2007 to 2023
Term Ends: January 3, 2029
Votes With Party: 96%
Missed Votes: 3%
Office Phone: 202-224-4242
Website: welch.senate.gov

Committees

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Finance
Rules and Administration
Judiciary

Who Is Peter Welch?

Peter Welch is a Democratic senator from Vermont in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2023, House 2007 to 2023. Born May 2, 1947, Welch is 79. On the 96 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Welch voted on 93 and missed 3. Welch voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Welch sponsored 85 bills and resolutions this Congress.

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Bills Peter Welch Sponsored

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week". (S.Res. 941, Agreed To)
Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026 (S. 5525, In Committee)
Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers Act (S. 5472, In Committee)
American Renewable Energy Act of 2026 (S. 5434, In Committee)
Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 (S. 5281, In Committee)
STRONG GRID Act of 2026 (S. 5159, In Committee)
Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 (S. 5122, In Committee)
Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act (S. 5074, In Committee)
Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act (S. 3885, Out of Committee)
A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations. (S.Res. 805, Agreed To)
Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026 (S. 4996, In Committee)
Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026 (S. 4995, In Committee)

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Plug Offshore Wells Act (S. 4239, In Committee)
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (S.Res. 797, Introduced)
BUFFER Act (S. 4912, In Committee)
Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026 (S. 4906, In Committee)
Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act (S. 4881, In Committee)
A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations. (S.Res. 767, Introduced)
Baby Changing on Board Act (S. 71, Passed the Senate)
A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon. (S.Res. 683, Introduced)
Advancing GETs Act of 2025 (S. 1327, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2012-04: Lending discrimination (April 18, 2012)". (S.J.Res. 157, In Committee)
FARM Home Loans Act of 2026 (S. 4182, In Committee)
Student Loan Interest Elimination Act (S. 4169, In Committee)
Health Records Enhancement Act (S. 2333, Out of Committee)
Justice for Hind Rajab Act (S. 4095, In Committee)
E-Access Act (S. 3926, In Committee)
A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes. (S. 3866, In Committee)
Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 3861, In Committee)
LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026 (S. 3833, In Committee)
Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act (S. 3730, In Committee)
Opportunities in Organic Act (S. 3717, In Committee)
COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026 (S. 3603, In Committee)
Global Climate Resilience Act of 2025 (S. 3509, In Committee)
A resolution congratulating Vermont Green Football Club on winning the United Soccer League Two National Championship. (S.Res. 541, Introduced)
Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025 (S. 3441, In Committee)
Ranked Choice Voting Act (S. 3425, In Committee)
A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall. (S.Res. 483, Agreed To)
A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez. (S.Res. 530, Introduced)
A resolution condemning anti-Palestinian hatred on the anniversary of the attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023. (S.Res. 529, Introduced)
Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act (S. 3357, In Committee)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers. (S. 3295, In Committee)
Farm to School Act of 2025 (S. 3127, In Committee)
Fair Credit for Farmers Act of 2025 (S. 3126, In Committee)
A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States. (S.Res. 399, Agreed To)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary enhanced premium credits, and for other purposes. (S. 3102, In Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week". (S.Res. 454, Agreed To)
FARM Act (S. 3068, In Committee)
No Big Blockbuster Bailouts Act (S. 3019, In Committee)
A resolution condemning antisemitic hatred on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023. (S.Res. 439, Introduced)
Energizing Our Communities Act (S. 2835, In Committee)
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025 (S. 2797, In Committee)
Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025 (S. 2775, In Committee)
Student Loan Deduction Act of 2025 (S. 2717, In Committee)
SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act (S. 2672, In Committee)
TRAIN Act (S. 2455, In Committee)
Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act (S. 2447, In Committee)
O DAIRY Act of 2025 (S. 2442, In Committee)
A resolution honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations. (S.Res. 267, Agreed To)
CANADA Act (S. 2383, In Committee)
340B PATIENTS Act of 2025 (S. 2372, In Committee)
Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act (S. 2334, In Committee)
Rural Recovery Act of 2025 (S. 2281, In Committee)
ETHIC Act (S. 2276, In Committee)
Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act (S. 2247, In Committee)
Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act (S. 2077, In Committee)
Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025 (S. 2023, In Committee)
DRIVE Act of 2025 (S. 599, In Committee)
A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza. (S.Res. 224, Introduced)
Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025 (S. 1628, In Committee)
Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025 (S. 1578, In Committee)
LOCAL Foods Act of 2025 (S. 1212, In Committee)
SHARE Act of 2025 (S. 1101, In Committee)
Deliver for Democracy Act (S. 1002, In Committee)
Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act (S. 927, In Committee)
Farm Ownership Improvement Act (S. 910, In Committee)
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025 (S. 898, In Committee)
A resolution reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state. (S.Res. 113, Introduced)
Digital Integrity in Democracy Act (S. 840, In Committee)
A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia. (S. 482, In Committee)
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park Establishment Act Amendments Act of 2025 (S. 416, In Committee)
A resolution congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship. (S.Res. 56, Agreed To)
WEATHER Act of 2025 (S. 231, In Committee)
MAPLE Act (S. 57, In Committee)
SAP Act (S. 56, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Welch spoke on the floor 138 times on 108 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, September 29, 2026, 946 wordsExpressing Support for the Designation of September as Dystonia Awareness Month
The President of the United States--acting, in my view, without any legal authority--is imposing unilateral tariffs on Canada. Those tariffs are now being reciprocated by Canada on us.
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Senate, September 29, 2026, 1,008 wordsWildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026
I rise in support of this resolution. I want to thank my colleagues Senator Sanders and Senator Van Hollen. Thank you, Senator Van Hollen, for your leadership on this particular resolution.
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Senate, September 24, 2026, 530 wordsDirecting the President, Pursuant to Section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to Remove United States Armed Forces from Hostilities with Iran
This war in Iran absolutely, immediately must end, and it will only end if the person who started it with the unilateral decision to go to war decides to end the war.
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Senate, September 24, 2026, 310 wordsTribute to Katherine Boise
It is with great pride today that I celebrate Katherine Boise, an American patriot whose tireless dedication to the health and welfare of Vermont's children and families is immeasurable. As a Post-Permanency Service Provider at Lund Adoption Agency for over 14 years, Katherine has transformed countless lives of Americans in our country's most vulnerable communities for the better.
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Senate, September 23, 2026, 710 wordsCuba
In the midst of all the chaos and cruelty inflicted by the White House on the American people and around the world, I suspect not many Americans are aware that we are also carrying out an illegal blockade against Cuba, a country the size of Tennessee that poses no threat to the United States, but whose government we have tried to depose by one means or another for more than 60 years.
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Senate, September 23, 2026, 820 wordsOrlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt
50 years ago yesterday, on September 21, 1976, Chile's former ambassador to the United States Orlando Letelier and his colleague Ronni Karpen Moffitt were murdered by a car bomb placed by agents of the Chilean secret police.
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Senate, September 15, 2026, 245 wordsCluster Munitions
The Third Review Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions is underway in Laos, a country where millions of U.S. cluster munitions from the Vietnam war continue to maim and kill civilians. Large areas of provinces bordering Vietnam remain contaminated with these deadly explosives. The U.S. is helping clear these munitions, but more resources are needed.
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Senate, August 7, 2026, 526 wordsRecognizing the 80th Anniversary of the Vermont Country Store
I rise today to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vermont Country Store opening its doors in Weston, VT.
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Senate, August 5, 2026, 611 wordsNomination of Todd Blanche (Executive Calendar)
I listened to the presentation by my colleague from Maryland and agree with everything he said.
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Senate, July 28, 2026, 39 wordsVote Explanation
On July 28, 2026, I missed rollcall vote No. 210, on the cloture motion on the nomination of Mr. Walter Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Had I been present, I would have voted nay.
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See All (138)

Sanctions (Senate, July 28, 2026)
Guatemala (Senate, July 15, 2026)
National Defense Authorization Act (Executive Session) (Senate, July 13, 2026)
Cuba (Senate, June 18, 2026)
U.S. State Department (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 17, 2026)
Remembering Eliza Walker (Executive Session) (Senate, June 10, 2026)
Affordability (Executive Session) (Senate, June 10, 2026)
Great Apes (Senate, June 9, 2026)
Secure America Act (Senate, June 4, 2026)
Secure America Act (Senate, June 3, 2026)
Haskell Free Library and Opera House (Senate, June 2, 2026)
Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements Law (Senate, May 20, 2026)
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, May 19, 2026)
Sexual Violence (Senate, May 14, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to the Withdrawal of the Rule... (Senate, May 13, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to the Withdrawal of the Rule... (Senate, May 13, 2026)
World Press Freedom Day (Senate, May 11, 2026)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Executive Session) (Senate, April 27, 2026)
Ecuador (Senate, April 22, 2026)
Iran (Senate, April 15, 2026)
Save America Act (Senate, March 25, 2026)
Iran (Senate, March 25, 2026)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (Senate, March 19, 2026)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (Senate, March 17, 2026)
Cloture Motion (Executive Session) (Senate, March 12, 2026)
Cuba (Executive Session) (Senate, March 12, 2026)
Introductory Statement on S. 4095 (Senate, March 12, 2026)
War Powers Resolution (Senate, March 2, 2026)
Tribute to John Mcclaughry (Senate, February 26, 2026)
Recognizing Vermont Olympians and Medal Winners (Senate, February 25, 2026)
Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 (Senate, February 11, 2026)
The New Start Treaty (Senate, February 4, 2026)
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, January 28, 2026)
Remembering David Emerson Mitchell (Senate, January 27, 2026)
U.S. Withdrawal From United Nations Organizations and Programs (Senate, January 15, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota... (Senate, January 7, 2026)
Sunset Section 230 Act (Senate, January 6, 2026)
Anniversary of January 6 (Senate, January 6, 2026)
Afghan Refugees (Senate, December 18, 2025)
Venezuela (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 17, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: H.R. 260 (Executive Session) (Senate, December 10, 2025)
Burma (Senate, December 10, 2025)
Ukraine (Executive Session) (Senate, December 3, 2025)
Palestine (Senate, December 2, 2025)
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (Senate, November 20, 2025)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (Senate, November 20, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 7, 2025)
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities Within or Against Venezuela That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, November 6, 2025)
Honduras (Senate, October 30, 2025)
Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Duties on Articles Imported From Canada (Senate, October 29, 2025)
Women's Health (Senate, October 29, 2025)
Gaza Cease-Fire (Senate, October 23, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 2070 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, October 21, 2025)
Trump Administration (Senate, October 21, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, October 21, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, October 15, 2025)
Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces from Hostilities That Have Not Been Authorized by Congress: Motion to Discharge (Senate, October 8, 2025)
Remembering Jane Goodall (Senate, October 3, 2025)
Grand Blanc Shooting (Executive Session) (Senate, September 29, 2025)
The Two-State Solution (Senate, September 19, 2025)
Cloture Motion (Senate, September 17, 2025)
Tribute to Melissa Appleton (Senate, September 10, 2025)
Honduras (Senate, September 4, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, September 3, 2025)
Awdah Hathaleen (Senate, July 31, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 2383 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Proposed Export of Certain Defense Articles to Israel: Motion to Discharge (Senate, July 30, 2025)
Gaza (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Tribute to John Caldwell (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Recognizing Henry's Diner (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Recognizing Dan & Whit's General Store (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Judicial Nominations (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 23, 2025)
Cloture Motion (Senate, July 22, 2025)
Unesco (Senate, July 22, 2025)
New Start Treaty (Senate, July 22, 2025)
Remembering Reginald Adams Berry (Senate, July 16, 2025)
Department of Homeland Security (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 15, 2025)
Introductory Statement on S. 2247 (Senate, July 10, 2025)
Rescission (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 9, 2025)
H.R. 1 (Senate, June 30, 2025)
H.R. 1 (Senate, June 28, 2025)
Motion to Discharge: S.j. RES. 59 (Senate, June 27, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill (Executive Session) (Senate, June 23, 2025)
Rescissions (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 10, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Relating to "Federal Motor... (Senate, May 21, 2025)
Prescription Drug Costs (Senate, May 19, 2025)
Immigration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
Senate Resolution 224: Calling for the Urgent Delivery of Humanitarian Aid to Address the Needs of Civilians in Gaza (Senate, May 13, 2025)
Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Global Tariffs (Senate, April 30, 2025)
Trump Administration First 100 Days (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 29, 2025)
Afghanistan (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 9, 2025)
Amendment No. 1646 to Amendment No. 1717 (Senate, April 4, 2025)
H. CON. RES. 14 (Senate, April 3, 2025)
Terminating the National Emergency Declared to Impose Duties on Articles Imported From Canada (Senate, April 2, 2025)
Senate (Senate, March 31, 2025)
Tribute to Duncan Mcdougall (Senate, March 31, 2025)
Pharmaceutical Companies (Executive Session) (Senate, March 27, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 26, 2025)
First Amendment (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Tariffs (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 12, 2025)
Ukraine (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 11, 2025)
Confirmation of Linda Mcmahon (Senate, March 6, 2025)
Vote Explanation (Senate, March 6, 2025)
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act: Motion to Proceed (Senate, March 5, 2025)
Usaid (Senate, March 4, 2025)
Department of Health and Human Services (Senate, February 27, 2025)
Terminating the National Emergency Declared With Respect to Energy (Senate, February 26, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Relating to "Protection of Marine... (Senate, February 25, 2025)
Nomination of Kashyap Patel (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 20, 2025)
Department of Government Efficiency (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 19, 2025)
Budget Reconciliation (Senate, February 19, 2025)
Elon Musk (Senate, February 12, 2025)
Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Senate, February 12, 2025)
Nomination of Tulsi Gabbard (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
United States Agency for International Development (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
2024 Election (Senate, February 10, 2025)
Vote on Vought Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
Tariffs (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 4, 2025)
Usaid (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 4, 2025)
Nomination of Pamela Bondi (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 4, 2025)
Remembering David Kendall Pierce (Senate, February 3, 2025)
Israel (Executive Calendar) (Senate, January 29, 2025)
Trump Executive Orders (Senate, January 28, 2025)
Nomination of Peter Hegseth (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
January 6 Pardons (Executive Calendar) (Senate, January 23, 2025)
Cuba (Senate, January 22, 2025)
Juan Lopez (Senate, January 22, 2025)

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Questions About Peter Welch

Is Peter Welch still in Congress?

Yes. Peter Welch is serving as senator from Vermont in the 119th Congress.

What party is Peter Welch?

Peter Welch is a Democrat.

When is Peter Welch up for reelection?

Welch's current term ends January 3, 2029, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2028.

How old is Peter Welch?

Peter Welch was born May 2, 1947 and is 79.

How often does Peter Welch vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Welch voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.

What committees is Peter Welch on?

Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Senate Committee on the Judiciary.