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Welch emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong national defense while advocating for diplomatic engagement and international cooperation.
Welch emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong national defense while advocating for diplomatic engagement and international cooperation.
“Welch has called for diplomatic solutions to international conflicts rather than military intervention.”
“Voted YES on supporting democratic institutions in Pakistan.”
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Welch supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased visa caps.
Welch supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased visa caps.
“Welch has supported measures to provide a path for undocumented immigrants to gain citizenship.”
“Path for earned citizenship plus guest worker program.”
Welch supports government intervention to promote economic stability and growth, advocating for measures such as increased funding for public services and infrastructure projects to stimulate the economy.
Welch supports government intervention to promote economic stability and growth, advocating for measures such as increased funding for public services and infrastructure projects to stimulate the economy.
“Welch has voted for additional stimulus spending and measures to support economic recovery.”
“Voted YES on $192B additional anti-recession stimulus spending.”
Welch supports legal access to abortion and advocates for federal legislation to restore and expand reproductive rights. He has criticized the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, stating that it has taken away freedom and caused distress for women, and he calls for consistent federal standards for abortion access.
Welch supports legal access to abortion and advocates for federal legislation to restore and expand reproductive rights. He has criticized the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, stating that it has taken away freedom and caused distress for women, and he calls for consistent federal standards for abortion access.
“Welch supports reproductive rights, abortion rights, and access to birth control. He supports federal nationwide legislation to make abortion legal.”
“Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions.”
Welch advocates for federal action to cut emissions and has supported various measures to combat climate change, including tax incentives for renewable energy and a commitment to achieving 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030.
Welch advocates for federal action to cut emissions and has supported various measures to combat climate change, including tax incentives for renewable energy and a commitment to achieving 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030.
“Welch has supported a Green New Deal and aims for a 10-year national mobilization to address climate change.”
“Global warming is real, is accelerating, & is human-caused.”
Welch supports stricter firearms regulation, including a national assault weapons ban and universal background checks for firearm sales.
Welch supports stricter firearms regulation, including a national assault weapons ban and universal background checks for firearm sales.
“Welch supports a national assault weapons ban.”
“Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer.”
Welch advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting measures to expand access to healthcare and regulate drug prices.
Welch advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting measures to expand access to healthcare and regulate drug prices.
“Welch believes everyone deserves access to health care and has supported expanding the National Health Service Corps.”
“Make health care a right, not a privilege.”
Welch supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, arguing that tax cuts for the wealthiest are irresponsible and contribute to federal deficits.
Welch supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, arguing that tax cuts for the wealthiest are irresponsible and contribute to federal deficits.
“Tax cuts to wealthiest 1% are irresponsible.”
Welch advocates for more federal funding for public schools and opposes private and religious school voucher programs, emphasizing the need for equitable education funding.
Welch advocates for more federal funding for public schools and opposes private and religious school voucher programs, emphasizing the need for equitable education funding.
“Welch has supported increasing funding for public education and opposed voucher programs.”
“Voted YES on $40B for green public schools.”
Welch supports expanding ballot access, advocating for measures such as automatic voter registration and eliminating photo ID requirements that may suppress voter turnout.
Welch supports expanding ballot access, advocating for measures such as automatic voter registration and eliminating photo ID requirements that may suppress voter turnout.
“Welch has supported legislation aimed at increasing voter access and participation.”
“No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote.”
Welch supports stronger federal protections against discrimination, including prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation and endorsing the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. He has also advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment and protections against wage discrimination based on gender.
Welch supports stronger federal protections against discrimination, including prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation and endorsing the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. He has also advocated for the Equal Rights Amendment and protections against wage discrimination based on gender.
“Welch supports transgender rights and gender-affirming medical care and counseling for transgender and nonbinary adults and adolescents.”
“Voted YES on prohibiting job discrimination based on sexual orientation.”
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Foreign Policy, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation, Elections & Campaigns.
Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Welch believes everyone deserves access to health care and has supported expanding the National Health Service Corps.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Medicare Cost Cap Act directly supports the stated position of expanding access to healthcare and regulating drug prices.
May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Welch believes everyone deserves access to health care and has supported expanding the National Health Service Corps.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act directly supports the stated position of expanding health care coverage and making it more accessible.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Welch supports reproductive rights, abortion rights, and access to birth control. He supports federal nationwide legislation to make abortion legal.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act directly supports the stated position of advocating for federal legislation to protect and ensure access to abortion.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
“Welch has supported legislation aimed at increasing voter access and participation.”
Why: Cosponsoring a constitutional amendment to protect the fundamental right to vote directly advances the stated position of making voting more accessible and ensuring voter registration.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
“Welch has supported legislation aimed at increasing voter access and participation.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act directly supports the stated position of making voting more accessible, particularly through mail-in voting provisions.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Welch has supported a Green New Deal and aims for a 10-year national mobilization to address climate change.”
Why: Cosponsoring the act directly supports the stated position by aiming to prevent financial bailouts for fossil fuel companies, aligning with the goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting renewable energy.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Welch has voted for additional stimulus spending and measures to support economic recovery.”
Why: Sponsoring the Milk From Family Dairies Act aims to support agricultural stability, which aligns with the broader goal of government intervention to promote economic growth.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
“Welch supports transgender rights and gender-affirming medical care and counseling for transgender and nonbinary adults and adolescents.”
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution recognizing LGBTQ Pride Month supports the broader goal of stronger protections against discrimination based on sexual orientation, aligning with the stated position.
View source →Jun 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Welch has voted for additional stimulus spending and measures to support economic recovery.”
Why: The act aims to provide housing support for foster youth, which can contribute to economic stability and growth through improved social services, aligning with the stated position on government intervention.
View source →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
“Welch supports transgender rights and gender-affirming medical care and counseling for transgender and nonbinary adults and adolescents.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Air Carrier Access Amendments Act supports stronger protections against discrimination in air travel, aligning with the broader commitment to civil rights.
View source →Jun 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Welch has voted for additional stimulus spending and measures to support economic recovery.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Manufactured Housing Lending Act supports economic stability by promoting access to housing finance, which aligns with the broader goal of government intervention for economic growth.
View source →Jun 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Welch has supported measures to provide a path for undocumented immigrants to gain citizenship.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill for temporary protected status for Haiti aligns with the broader support for expanding legal immigration pathways, although it focuses on a specific country rather than a comprehensive immigration reform.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Welch has supported a Green New Deal and aims for a 10-year national mobilization to address climate change.”
Why: The bill focuses on studying and reporting environmental impacts, which aligns with the broader goal of cutting emissions and addressing climate change.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Welch has supported a Green New Deal and aims for a 10-year national mobilization to address climate change.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Domestic Organic Investment Act supports sustainable agricultural practices, which aligns with the broader goals of reducing emissions and promoting renewable energy.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 411.
“Welch believes everyone deserves access to health care and has supported expanding the National Health Service Corps.”
Why: Cosponsoring the act supports mental health care initiatives, which aligns with the broader goal of expanding health care access.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Welch has supported a Green New Deal and aims for a 10-year national mobilization to address climate change.”
Why: The America the Beautiful Act aims to conserve natural resources and promote climate resilience, which aligns with the stated support for measures addressing climate change.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
“Welch supports a national assault weapons ban.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Firearm Safety Act aligns with the stated support for stricter gun control, as it indicates a commitment to advancing firearm safety measures.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Welch has supported measures to provide a path for undocumented immigrants to gain citizenship.”
Why: Cosponsoring the HELP Separated Children Act aligns with the support for immigration reform, particularly in addressing the needs of vulnerable immigrant populations.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Welch believes everyone deserves access to health care and has supported expanding the National Health Service Corps.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Drug Deal Disclosure Act aligns with the goal of expanding healthcare access by promoting transparency in drug pricing, which can contribute to broader healthcare affordability.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
“Welch supports reproductive rights, abortion rights, and access to birth control. He supports federal nationwide legislation to make abortion legal.”
Why: The resolution highlights reproductive health issues, particularly for Black women, which aligns with the broader advocacy for reproductive rights and access to abortion.
View source →Jun 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
“Welch supports a national assault weapons ban.”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to abolish a fund aimed at preventing weaponization directly contradicts the stated support for stricter firearms regulation.
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Jun 23, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Welch has supported a Green New Deal and aims for a 10-year national mobilization to address climate change.”
Why: The Small Farm Conservation Act may include elements related to conservation and sustainability, but its direct impact on cutting emissions and climate action is unclear from the available information.
View source →Jun 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Welch believes everyone deserves access to health care and has supported expanding the National Health Service Corps.”
Why: The action of cosponsoring the PFAS Alternatives Act is related to health but does not directly advance the stated position on expanding healthcare access or regulating drug prices.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Welch has supported a Green New Deal and aims for a 10-year national mobilization to address climate change.”
Why: The action addresses a specific environmental issue related to pesticide regulation, but it does not directly advance broader climate change measures or emissions limits.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Tax cuts to wealthiest 1% are irresponsible.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3220)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2897-2899)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Policy, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Why: Tagged to Elections & Campaigns, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Tax cuts to wealthiest 1% are irresponsible.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Welch has supported increasing funding for public education and opposed voucher programs.”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 410.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Welch has supported increasing funding for public education and opposed voucher programs.”
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Tax cuts to wealthiest 1% are irresponsible.”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S8278-8279)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2768)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2134)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 243.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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