Vermont senators, money & votes
Bernard Sanders and Peter Welch are Vermont’s 2 current U.S. senators. See who funds them, how they voted and any stock trades they reported, plus how much federal money went to the state.
Who are Vermont’s senators?
| Senator | Party | Senate service began |
|---|---|---|
| Bernard Sanders | Independent | 2007-01-04 |
| Peter Welch | Democrat | 2023-01-03 |
Who funds Bernard Sanders?
Not available yet
Who funds Peter Welch?
2025–2026 election cycle. Donations from people who work at each employer, not from the companies.
| Reported employer | Employee contributions |
|---|---|
| SELF | $7,295.96 |
| COMPREHENSIVE UROLOGY | $7,000.00 |
| TDS | $7,000.00 |
| PIONEER VALLEY UROLOGY | $6,000.00 |
| PATIENTRIGHTSADVOCATE.ORG | $5,000.00 |
How did Vermont’s senators vote recently?
Scorecards side by side
A means the senator voted for this side most often — not that the senator is better. F means the senator voted against this side most often. Based on votes through 2026-08-08.
Have Vermont’s senators traded stocks?
Senators report amounts as ranges, not exact values. Trades by spouses and dependents are included.
Not available yet
Federal money to the state
Federal contracts and grants awarded to people and organizations in the state.
| Fiscal year | Net award obligations | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,431,659,851.81 | USAspending |
Frequently asked questions
Who are Vermont’s senators?
Bernard Sanders and Peter Welch are the 2 current senators representing Vermont.
Original sourceHow much federal money goes to Vermont?
About $6,431,659,851.81 in federal contracts and grants went to recipients in Vermont in fiscal year 2026, according to USAspending.gov.
Original sourceWhere can I find Vermont senators’ donors, votes and stock trades?
Every number on this page links to the original government record: FEC donor reports, official Senate roll calls and Senate financial disclosures.
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