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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 for high-skill workers.
Welch supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, advocating for a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased visa caps for high-skill workers.
“Path for earned citizenship plus guest worker program.”
Welch supports legal access to abortion and advocates for federal legislation to ensure 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. He calls for consistent federal standards and protections for abortion access.
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Welch supports legal access to abortion and advocates for federal legislation to ensure 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. He calls for consistent federal standards and protections for abortion access.
“Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions.”
Welch advocates for federal action to cut emissions and has expressed that global warming is real and human-caused. He supports measures to enforce limits on CO2 emissions and has voted for tax incentives for renewable energy.
Welch advocates for federal action to cut emissions and has expressed that global warming is real and human-caused. He supports measures to enforce limits on CO2 emissions and has voted for tax incentives for renewable energy.
“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. He has actively participated in efforts to promote gun control legislation.
Welch supports stricter firearms regulation, including a national assault weapons ban and universal background checks for firearm sales. He has actively participated in efforts to promote gun control legislation.
“Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer.”
Welch advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, emphasizing that everyone deserves access to healthcare. He has supported expanding programs like Medicare and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
Welch advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, emphasizing that everyone deserves access to healthcare. He has supported expanding programs like Medicare and the Children's Health Insurance Program.
“Everyone deserves access to health care.”
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 supports more federal funding for public schools and has voted for significant funding increases for education projects. He opposes private and religious school voucher programs, advocating instead for public school funding.
Welch supports more federal funding for public schools and has voted for significant funding increases for education projects. He opposes private and religious school voucher programs, advocating instead for public school funding.
“Voted YES on $40B for green public schools.”
Welch advocates for expanding ballot access, supporting measures such as automatic voter registration and opposing voter ID laws that could suppress turnout.
Welch advocates for expanding ballot access, supporting measures such as automatic voter registration and opposing voter ID laws that could suppress turnout.
“No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote.”
Position extraction pending on 5 issues: Foreign Aid, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Everyone deserves access to health care.”
Why: Cosponsoring the Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act directly supports the stated position of expanding health care coverage and making it more accessible.
May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions.”
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)
“No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote.”
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.
“No photo IDs to vote; they suppress the vote.”
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.
“Global warming is real, is accelerating, & is human-caused.”
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 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Global warming is real, is accelerating, & is human-caused.”
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.
“Global warming is real, is accelerating, & is human-caused.”
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.
“Everyone deserves access to health care.”
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.
“Global warming is real, is accelerating, & is human-caused.”
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.
“Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer.”
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.
“Path for earned citizenship plus guest worker program.”
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.
“Everyone deserves access to health care.”
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)
“Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions.”
Why: The resolution highlights reproductive health issues, particularly for Black women, which aligns with the broader advocacy for reproductive rights and access to abortion.
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Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Global warming is real, is accelerating, & is human-caused.”
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 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 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 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.
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.
“Voted YES on $40B for green public schools.”
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.
“Voted YES on $40B for green public schools.”
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 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 S2203-2204)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →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 →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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