National Security

Welch supports three Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to halt nearly $660 million in additional U.S.-funded weapons Israel  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke on the Senate floor to demand that President Trump immediately de-escalate and end his unconstitutional war of choice in Iran that is making the United States and its citizens less safe and more economically vulnerable. The Senator also emphasized his strong…

Evidence overwhelmingly shows Trump Administration’s continued efforts to deport Mr. Khalil, a U.S. permanent resident, violated his constitutional rights to free speech and due process  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on The Constitution, today led Senate Judiciary Committee…

Welch calls on Congress to pass his bicameral Justice for Hind Rajab Act   WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today spoke on the Senate floor to outline essential elements of any agreement between the United States and Cuba, amidst President Trump’s ongoing oil blockade and reports of a possible “deal” between the countries. In his remarks, the Senator warned that…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in favor of a bipartisan War Powers Resolution, led by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.), which would have stopped President Trump’s unconstitutional use of U.S. Armed Forces in hostilities in Iran. Senate Republicans blocked the measure.  The Senator shared a video voicing his…

Welch: “There is absolutely no coherent rationale that the president has offered for the end game of this war against Iran.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight spoke on the Senate floor to condemn President Trump’s reckless war of regime change in the Middle East. In his remarks, Senator…