VERMONT (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Peter Welch

  • Democratic
  • 10 terms
  • Born 1947

Peter Welch is a Democratic Senator representing Vermont (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 10 terms. Peter Welch has a 48% community approval rating based on 25 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

48% approve

  • Total votes: 25
  • 90-day change: −4.2
  • Last 7 days: 3
  • Senate rank: 62/100

12 support · 13 oppose

25 votes from unique devices, one per person · 3 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Peter Welch has served in Congress since 2007: in the House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023, and in the Senate since 2023. Congress.gov lists 768 bills and resolutions sponsored and 5,523 cosponsored by Peter Welch.

Sponsored
768
Cosponsored
5,523

Terms in Congress

  • House · VT — 2007–2023
  • Senate · VT — 2023–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Peter Welch's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Peter Welch currently holds a community approval rating of 48% for 2026, drawn from 25 visitor votes (12 support, 13 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Peter Welch right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

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How to read this rating

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Frequently asked questions

How is Peter Welch's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Peter Welch's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Peter Welch holds a 48% community approval rating based on 25 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Peter Welch?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

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