Senator Peter Welch - Turning Point Action

Democrat Senator

Peter Welch

Vermont

11.54

House Sessions Counted: 0

Senate Sessions Counted: 3

Date Assumed Office:

January 03, 2023

Chief of Staff:

Ali Golden

Next Election:

2028

2025 LIVE Session Score

[119th Congress]

21.25

Lifetime Key Issues Score

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Committee Assignment:

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Rules and Administration , Judiciary, Joint Economic Committee

Place of Birth:

Springfield, Massachusetts

Birthday:

May 02, 1947

Profession:

American lawyer

Marital Status:

Married

Spouse(s):

Joan Smith (m. 1986; died 2004) Margaret Cheney (m. 2009)

Education:

College of the Holy Cross (BA) University of California, Berkeley (JD)

American Culture

13.19%

The center of the fight for freedom starts with American culture. The foundation for America's longevity is patriotism, embracing the individual spirit, and supporting state rights. All bills and policies should be for Americans by Americans. Made in America.

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Big Tech & Free Speech

N/A

Big Tech companies are targeting every American's 1st Amendment right to freedom of speech. These companies are looking to control the narrative and shut down anyone that disagrees with them. Turning Point Action is fighting to ensure the right to free speech across all forms of media and terminating bias censorship by Big Tech.

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Border Security

0.00%

America is currently under attack at our borders. Our young people are dying from cartel drugs such as fentanyl. Human trafficking is rising nationwide. Securing our borders to protect Americans from illegal activity, drugs, and other dangers must be a priority for our representatives.

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Election Integrity

N/A

Every American has a right to trust that their vote was counted fairly. Turning Point Action believes that we must secure our elections from fraud to ensure the political process remains free and fair to all legally authorized voters.

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Medical Freedom

0.00%

Every American, born and unborn, has the right to a healthy life. Turning Point Action believes in a healthcare system based on individual freedom, giving the power back to American citizens and their families. Medical freedom is the civil rights issue of the next generation.

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School Choice

N/A

A zip code does not define a child's future. Current education uses "woke" ideologies such as Critical Race Theory, sex education for children, and more to indoctrinate our children into hating America. Turning Point Action believes in giving parents the ability to choose where their children attend school to help guarantee that the school system's control remains in the hands of the citizens.

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Second Amendment

0.00%

All Americans have the God given right to protect themselves, their families, and their property. Turning Point Action prioritizes defending the American people's right to keep and bear arms.

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Taxes and Spending

7.69%

Americans work hard for their money. However, the current administration values hiring 80,000 new IRS agents instead of working for the American People. Turning Point Action advocates for reducing overall government spending and lowering taxes and the national debt while maintaining a balanced budget.

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Select the Issues

BILLH.J.Res.24

TPAction Position

Welch Position

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YEAR

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BILLSJR18

TPAction Position

Welch Position

ISSUE

YEAR

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BILLHJR25

TPAction Position

Welch Position

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YEAR

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BILLS. 331

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Welch Position

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YEAR

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BILLPN12-16

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Welch Position

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YEAR

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BILLPN22-12

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YEAR

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BILLPN13-12

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YEAR

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BILLPN19

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Welch Position

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YEAR

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BILLPN12-42

TPAction Position

Welch Position

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YEAR

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BILLPN13-2

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YEAR

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BILLPN12-41

TPAction Position

Welch Position

ISSUE

YEAR

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BILLH.R.1968

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Welch Position

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YEAR

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Bill	TPAction Position	Welchposition	Comments	Year	Congress
H.J.Res.24	Y	N	Disapproval of Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Freezers	25	119th
SJR18	Y	N	Disapproval of Overdraft Lending Rule for Large Financial Institutions	25	119th
HJR25	Y	N	Disapproval of IRS Digital Asset Reporting Rule	25	119th
S. 331	Y	N	Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act	25	119th
PN12-16	Y	N	Deputy Secretary of Defense Confirmation	25	119th
PN22-12	Y	N	Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Confirmation	25	119th
PN13-12	Y	N	Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency Confirmation	25	119th
PN19	Y	N	Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors Confirmation	25	119th
PN12-42	Y	N	Deputy Secretary of Labor Confirmation	25	119th
PN13-2	Y	N	Deputy Secretary of Transportation Confirmation	25	119th
PN12-41	Y	Y	Assistant Attorney General Confirmation	25	119th
H.R.1968	Y	N	Continuing Resolution for Federal Funding Extension Through FY 2025	25	119th

Vote Key

Y: Yea
N: Nay
G: Guilty
NG: Not Guilty
A: Abstaining
P: Present
N/V: Not Voting
N/A: Not Applicable
E: Excused

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11.54

Lifetime Key Issues Score

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American Culture

13.19%

Big Tech & Free Speech

N/A

Border Security

0.00%

Election Integrity

N/A

Medical Freedom

0.00%

School Choice

N/A

Second Amendment

0.00%

Taxes and Spending

7.69%

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