Peter Welch
Democrat Senator, Vermont
58 bills430 cosponsored$249K raised915 votes recorded
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Legislation
S 5669cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5618cosponsor
A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 942cosponsor
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271)
SRES 941sponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270-5271)
S 5652cosponsor
A bill to clarify the evidentiary treatment of documentation generated under a qualifying process standard for purposes of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5575cosponsor
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SJRES 218cosponsor
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constiution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
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SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 902cosponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
S 5545cosponsor
A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5525sponsor
A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5472sponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income grants and the proceeds of transferrable tax credits supporting the development of affordable housing, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5476cosponsor
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5446cosponsor
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5434sponsor
A bill to amend title VI of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal renewable electricity standard for retail electricity suppliers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S 5432cosponsor
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to certain institutions of higher education to provide free meals to low-income students, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES 854cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S 5397cosponsor
A bill to repeal section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Voting Record
283 yea579 nay53 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$249K
Small donors $5KLarge individual $74KPACs $45K
Spent $356KCash $1.6M
2024 cycle$331K
Small donors $8KLarge individual $59KPACs $43K
Spent $577KCash $1.7M
2022 cycle$5.4M
Small donors $231KLarge individual $1.9MPACs $951K
Spent $3.4MCash $2.0M
Top Contributors
TDS$7K
COMPREHENSIVE UROLOGY$7K
PIONEER VALLEY UROLOGY$6K
PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORG$5K
IDAHO UROLOGIC INSTITUTE$5K
THE OLD MOUNTAIN COMPANY, INC.$3K
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE$3K
WEST FRONT STRATEGIES$3K
UCAR$2K
MINILEC SERVICE$2K
Committees
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology
- Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety
- Rural Development, Energy, and Credit
Senate Committee on Finance
- Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
- Health Care
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights
- Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights
- Intellectual Property
- the Constitution
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
S 5669: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5618: A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 942: A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 941: A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".
sponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5652: A bill to clarify the evidentiary treatment of documentation generated under a qualifying process standard for purposes of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
S 5575: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SJRES 218: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constiution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 902: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5545: A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5525: A bill to eliminate toxic substances in beverage containers, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5472: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income grants and the proceeds of transferrable tax credits supporting the development of affordable housing, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5476: A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Democrat
House2021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House2019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House2017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House2015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House2013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House2011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
House2009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
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House2007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
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