Question 1

Who is Peter Welch?

Accepted Answer

Peter Welch is a Democratic Senator from Vermont, now in year 19 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Peter Welch’s voting record?

Accepted Answer

Sen. Peter Welch has cast 662 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Sen. Welch voted yea 27% and nay 65% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Peter Welch sponsored?

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Sen. Peter Welch has sponsored 657 bills and cosponsored 5,347 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Unknown, Agriculture and Food, Health, and Energy. Most recently, Sen. Welch introduced S 3926 in February 2026: "A bill to promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes."

Question 4

What state does Peter Welch represent?

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Sen. Peter Welch represents the entire state of Vermont in the U.S. Senate. With a median household income of $81,203, the state heavily Democratic (D+100). The median age is 43.1. Median rent runs $1,234/month. Unemployment sits at 3.6%.

Question 5

What committees does Peter Welch serve on?

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Sen. Peter Welch serves on Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Senate Committee on Finance. Sen. Welch holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Rural Development, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee and Ranking Member of the the Constitution Subcommittee. Across these committees, Sen. Welch sits on 9 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Peter Welch?

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Sen. Peter Welch's Washington office is at 124 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510. Call (202) 224-4242. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Sen. Welch's office.

Question 7

Is Peter Welch a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Peter Welch is a member of the Democratic Party, representing Vermont in the U.S. Senate. Sen. Welch has cast 662 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 27% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Peter Welch go to school?

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Peter Welch's education includes: J.D. from University of California, Berkeley, CA (1973); A.B., Magna cum laude from College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA; 1969.

Question 9

What are the demographics of Vermont?

Accepted Answer

Vermont is 2.6% Hispanic, 90.7% White, 1.1% Black, 1.8% Asian. The median age is 43.1. Median household income is $81,203. The poverty rate is 5.8%. Unemployment is 3.6%. Median rent is $1,234/month. Median home value is $316,600. 3.9% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Peter Welch do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

372,885 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 100 points.

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