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Peter Welch

U.S. Senator · Vermont · Democrat

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Background

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Background

  • EducationJuris Doctor, University of California, Berkeley School of Law, 19731Official record
  • EducationPope Francis Preparatory School1Official record

Offices held

  • 1985–1989President pro tempore1Official record
  • 1981–1989State Senate of Vermont1Official record
  • 1983–1985Minority leader1Official record

Sources

  1. bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. Senate, VermontDemocrat2023–present
  • U.S. House, VT-ALDemocrat2007–2023

Seat

State
Vermont
Seat
Class 3, junior senator
Current term
2023–2029
Age
79

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-224-4242
115 Russell Senate Office Building
District offices
Burlington
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Elsewhere

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