Rep. Peter Welch was elected to the House in 2006, when Democrats regained control of the chamber from Republicans. He was one of Speaker Pelosi's "majority makers." Nearly 15 years later, the Vermont lawmaker is cited as a member who works with both sides of the aisle to take care of business.

He even shares with us his experience in ultimate bipartisan team building ... it entails descending 1000ft underground in a little elevator with a trusted GOP colleague.

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Special Guest: Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) .

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• Rep. Welch's sponsored bills that have become law.
• Laws co-sponsored by Rep. Welch — This number is much larger because Rep. Welch was one of a number of lawmakers to co-sponsor bills that were signed into law.