Peter Welch's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
3 committee meetings, 12 roll-call votes, and 2 bills on the floor schedule
This week, Welch voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 12 roll calls and never against it.
Senate in session
Senate in session
· Hearing
Oversight hearings to examine Jack Smith's authority and Republicans and related matters.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
· Hearing
Oversight hearings to examine the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
Intellectual Property (Senate Judiciary Committee) · 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate in session
· Hearing
Hearings to examine the nominations of Lee Philip Rudofsky, of Arkansas, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, Robert E. Long, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, Peter M. Mansfield, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, and Jesus A. Osete, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri.
Senate Judiciary Committee · 216 Hart Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S. 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Welch is a cosponsor · Welch's votes on it this week: 6 (5 Yea, 1 Nay) · Source
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Welch is a cosponsor · Welch voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 71 of 74 roll calls (96%).
Welch voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 67 roll calls and against it on 4.
Votes against the party majority and missed votes (7)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Peter Welch | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8 | No. 231 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Aug 7 | No. 224 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334H.R. 5334, as amended | Bill Passed | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Aug 3 | No. 218 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jul 29 | No. 213 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 28 | No. 212 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to | Nay | Most Senate Democrats: Yea |
| Jul 27 | No. 210 | On the Cloture Motion PN1092Motion to Invoke Cloture: Walter Clayton to be Director of National Intelligence | Cloture Motion Agreed to | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| Jun 23 | No. 183 | On the Nomination PN859-3Confirmation: Darrell Owens, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. Representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe | Nomination Confirmed | Yea | Most Senate Democrats: Nay |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Welch (17)
S.Res. 941 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5525 Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5472 Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers Act
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5434 American Renewable Energy Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5281 Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5159 STRONG GRID Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5122 Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 3885 Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5074 Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 4239 Plug Offshore Wells Act
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
S. 4996 Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4995 Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 805 A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations.
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
S. 4906 Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4912 BUFFER Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
This bill provides that certain land (that is under state regulations) is eligible to participate under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
S. 4881 Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 797 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3220)
This resolution requests that the Department of State provide Congress with specified information on Israel’s human rights practices in Lebanon since February 28, 2026.
Cosponsored by Welch (69)
S. 2398 Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-118.
S.Res. 942 A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5652 A bill to clarify the evidentiary treatment of documentation generated under a qualifying process standard for purposes of compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5618 A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide an Inspector General for the judicial branch, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5669 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.J.Res. 218 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
S. 5575 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties for gratuities given to State and local public officials.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 77 - 22. Record Vote Number: 250. (text: CR S5044-5063)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 902 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5007-5008)
S. 5545 A bill to provide for grants for States that require fair and impartial police training for law enforcement officers of that State and to incentivize States to enact laws requiring the independent investigation and prosecution of the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S. 5482 A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5460 A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5446 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5432 Food for Thought Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.J.Res. 213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
S.Res. 854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S. 5397 BAD DEAL Act
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.Res. 214 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5390 End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4673-4674)
S. 3700 FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 562.
S. 2666 Foreign Robocall Elimination Act
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S. 3897 Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
S.Res. 843 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve.
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553; text: CR S4568-4569)
S. 5362 Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 7, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5278 GHOST Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5275 Presidential Tax Accountability and Audit Integrity Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5283 Momnibus Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5285 Visitable Inclusive Tax credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5284 Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1748 Kids Online Safety Act
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 5221 Stop Corrupt Trading Act
Latest action Aug 4, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
S. 5207 RCORP Authorization Act
Latest action Aug 3, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5212 No Payoffs for Pardons Act
Latest action Aug 3, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4409-4410; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4409-4410)
S. 5180 Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 823 A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
S. 5184 FORK Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5201 Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5145 Wildfire Air Quality Sensor Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 28, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
S. 3050 PAID OFF Act of 2025
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.
S. 2355 Patients Deserve Price Tags Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522.
S. 5104 Fair Seeds for Farmers Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5121 Supreme Court Ethics Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5071 Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5075 Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 5076 Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 807 A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S.Res. 806 A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4140)
S. 5019 Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5011 Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5022 Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4964 Protecting Innocent Taxpayers from Endless Assessments Act
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4966 High Court Gift Ban Act
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4972 Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4591 NO FAKES Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
S. 4889 Supporting Our Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S.Res. 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3216-3217)
S. 4854 Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4867 Small Farm Conservation Act
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
