Continuing Resolution

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the Continuing Resolution (CR): “I cannot support this Continuing Resolution. Congressional Republicans’ CR will hurt Vermont families, veterans, businesses, and farmers by making drastic cuts and blocking Congress’ ability to respond to Trump’s…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement after voting in favor of a stopgap government funding bill to avert a government shutdown:  “Groundhog Day has come early in Congress. Threatening shutdowns and punting on a bipartisan budget time and time…

Speech Comes as Senate Prepares to Pass Bipartisan Continuing Resolution with Dedicated Disaster Funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) took to the Senate Floor last night to speak on the continued fight to fund the government in a bipartisan way, and support Vermont’s…