Peter Welch

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Welch voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.

1. Transportation & infrastructure 14% · 1 of 7 party 0%
2. Energy & environment 13% · 3 of 24 party 4%
3. Taxes, finance & economy 8% · 1 of 13 party 0%

Where Welch broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Welch Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Vermont’s Housing Shortage, Speed Construction of Affordable Homes

  Joined bipartisan bill to streamline domestic material sourcing for affordable home construction.

  “Our nation’s housing crisis is an urgent problem, and Congress needs to take action. In Vermont, we’re going to need 36,000 new housing units by 2030 to address our shortage—cutting through red tape that makes it harder to build a home is a major part of helping us close that gap.”

  Build American Efficiency ActHousing and Community DevelopmentAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Welch’s Bipartisan Bills to Reform IRS, Support Low-Income Taxpayers Pass Senate with Unanimous Support

  Two bipartisan IRS reform bills passed Senate with unanimous support.

  “The IRS is difficult to navigate and a pain for everyday taxpayers—that’s something we can all agree on, no matter where you’re from. I teamed up with my friend and colleague Senator Marshall on these bills, which will improve IRS operations in dire need of reform and make a world of difference for taxpayers in their…”

  Taxpayer Assistance and Service ActTaxationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Session in Windham County

  Announced listening session in Windham County as part of statewide Common Grounds tour.

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Welch Delivers Over $2 Million in Federal Investments to Improve Rural Health Care in Vermont

  Secured $2 million in federal funding for rural health care improvements in Vermont.

  “Rural communities are facing more barriers to affordable health care than ever before, making it harder for Vermonters to easily reach a pharmacy and get the care they need. I’m proud to deliver this federal funding to increase health care access in the NEK by building more local pharmacies in rural communities and…”

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Welch Pushes Bipartisan Vote on Resolution Demanding Answers for Deaths and Mistreatment of U.S. Citizens at the Hands of Israeli Security Forces

  Urged Senate passage of resolution demanding State Department report on West Bank violence against Americans.

  “The real question here is not what Israel is doing but what the United States government is not doing on behalf of its own citizens.”

  Israeli Settler Violence in West BankInternational AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Welch Underscores Legitimacy of Jack Smith’s Investigation into President Trump: “What continues to be beyond dispute is that January 6th did happen.”

  Defended Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's January 6 role as legitimate.

  “Many of the questions or statements directed toward this prosecutor—you could put any other prosecutor there—but whoever was the one that was pursuing the question of legality of January 6th and documents in Mar-a-Lago, be facing the same personal attacks, system attacks, as Mr. Smith. What keeps puzzling me is why we…”

  Government Operations and PoliticsAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Welch voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 85 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 647 (median 308), 379 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, International Affairs, Health.

• S.Res. 941 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".Introduced Sep 30, 2026 Passed a chamber
• S. 5525 Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5472 Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers ActIntroduced Sep 23, 2026 In committee
• S. 5434 American Renewable Energy Act of 2026Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• S. 5281 Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
• S. 5159 STRONG GRID Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 In committee
• S. 5122 Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
• S. 5074 Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience ActEnergy · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee

How often Welch voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Welch’s campaign raised $219K: $72K (33%) from individuals and $37K (17%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.6M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Welch

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 18.

1. Laborers' International Union of North America Labor union PAC
2. American Property Casualty Insurance Association Trade association PAC
3. Int'L Union of Elevator Constructors Labor union PAC