Peter Welch — U.S. Senator from Vermont
Peter Welch is a Democrat Senator representing Vermont, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Vermont |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1947-05-02 |
| Bioguide ID | W000800 |
Election & Term History
Peter Welch has held 9 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2007.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for VT-At-Large | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Vermont | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Peter Welch has cast 832 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Peter Welch is more liberal than 66% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.4 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 66% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 832 |
| Votes with own party | 95.0% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 53 of 890 (6.0%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Peter Welch in?
Peter Welch is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Vermont.
How long has Peter Welch served in Congress?
Peter Welch's first term on record began in 2007, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Has Peter Welch served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Peter Welch's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Peter Welch's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Peter Welch is more liberal than 66% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 832 recorded votes.
How often does Peter Welch vote with their own party?
Peter Welch has voted with the majority of their own party on 95.0% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 53 of 890 recorded votes (6.0%).