Biography
Peter Welch was elected to the Senate in 2022. He previously represented Vermont's at-large district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023. Before Congress, he was a prominent member of the Vermont State Senate.
Key Information
- Full Name: Peter Welch
- Born: May 2, 1947
- Age: 78 years old
- Birthplace: Springfield, MA
- Term Started: January 3, 2023
- Term Ends: January 3, 2029
- Senate Class: Class III
Committee Assignments
- Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Budget
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Finance
- Judiciary
Most Recent Voting History
Nay
Vote #623
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 130 (H.J.Res. 130)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
Yea
Vote #622
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 76 (S.J.Res. 76)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".
Nay
Vote #621
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 89 (S.J.Res. 89)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
Yea
Vote #620
On the Nomination PN445-6 (PN 445-6)
Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029
Yea
Vote #619
On the Cloture Motion PN445-6 (PN 445-6)
Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2029
Nay
Vote #618
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5371 (H.R. 5371)
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #617
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 5371 (H.R. 5371)
A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #616
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3937 (In the nature of a substitute.)
Nay
Vote #615
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3937 (In the nature of a substitute.)
Nay
Vote #614
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 3941 to S.Amdt. 3937 to H.R. 5371 (No short title on file)
Amendment S.Amdt. 3941 (To strike a provision modifying the definition of hemp for purposes of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.)
Contact
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