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Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

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DemocraticU.S. Senator from MichiganSeat is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot

Key facts

In Congress since
Jan 6, 2009
House terms
3
Senate terms
2
Current term
Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027
Born
Dec 1, 1958 (67 years)
Birthplace
Pontiac *

Education *

  • Alma College
  • University of Detroit Mercy
  • Wayne State University
  • Michigan State University
  • Rochester High School
  • Wayne State University Law School

Prior occupation *

  • military officer
  • university teacher
  • mediator
  • instructor
  • professor

* Secondary source (Wikidata) — verify before on-air use

Contact

Official contact form
Washington office
724 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-6221
Official website
www.peters.senate.gov

Social media

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Sources: U.S. Senate — senators_cfm.xml؛ unitedstates/congress-legislators — legislators-current

State / district offices (7)

Detroit, MI
477 Michigan Ave., Suite 1837, Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, 48226
Phone: 313-226-6020
Grand Rapids, MI
110 Michigan St. NW, Suite 720, Gerald R. Ford Federal Building, 49503
Phone: 616-233-9150
Lansing, MI
124 W. Allegan St., Suite 1400, 48933
Phone: 517-377-1508
Marquette, MI
857 W. Washington St., Suite 308, 49855
Phone: 906-226-4554
Pontiac, MI
51111 Woodward Avenue, Suite 725, 48342
Phone: 248-608-8040
Flint, MI
416 N Saginaw Street, Suite 222, 48502
Phone: 989-754-0112
Traverse City, MI
109 E. Front Street, 215B, 49684
Phone: 231-947-7773

Sources: congress-legislators — legislators-district-offices

Committees (4)

Sources: congress-legislators — committees-current + committee-membership-current

Terms of service (5)

ChamberFromToState/DistrictPartyCongress
SenateJan 3, 2021Jan 3, 2027MIDemocrat117–119
SenateJan 6, 2015Jan 3, 2021MIDemocrat114–116
HouseJan 3, 2013Jan 3, 2015MI-14Democrat113
HouseJan 5, 2011Jan 3, 2013MI-9Democrat112
HouseJan 6, 2009Jan 3, 2011MI-9Democrat111

Sources: unitedstates/congress-legislators — legislators-current

Voting record & legislation — 119th Congress

Roll calls while a member
915
Missed votes
2.1% (19)
Votes with party majority
94.8% of 823 party-split votes
Bills sponsored
85
Passed own chamber
22
Became law
1
Bills cosponsored
288

Sponsored bills (most advanced first)

BillTitleStatus
S. 2878Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization ActBecame law
S. 528GLRI Act of 2026Passed the Senate
S. 3404Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025Passed the Senate
S.Res. 849A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".Passed the Senate
S. 434Space Commerce Advisory Committee ActPassed the Senate
S. 2542Federal Building Threat Notification ActPassed the Senate
S.Res. 820A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day".Passed the Senate
S.Res. 755A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.Passed the Senate
S. 4631Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026Passed the Senate
S.Res. 740A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month".Passed the Senate
S. 272Protect Infant Formula from Contamination ActPassed the Senate
S. 874Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025Passed the Senate

All 85 bills on congress.gov

Key votes (76)

“Key” = one rule for every member: final votes on measures that became law, were vetoed, or were decided by ≤ 5%; plus Cabinet and Supreme Court confirmations.

DateMeasureQuestionResultVote
2026-09-30Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of LaborOn the Nomination47–41Nay
2026-08-08H.R. 6500On Passage of the Bill90–6Yea
2026-08-08Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney GeneralOn the Nomination50–49Nay
2026-08-07H.R. 5334On Passage of the Bill86–11Yea
2026-07-28Walter Clayton, of New York, to be Director of National IntelligenceOn the Nomination51–47Nay
2026-06-05S. 2On Passage of the Bill52–47Nay
2026-04-16H.J.Res. 140On the Joint Resolution50–49Nay
2026-03-23Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland SecurityOn the Nomination54–45Nay
2026-03-12H.R. 6644On Passage of the Bill89–10Yea
2026-02-12H.J.Res. 142On the Joint Resolution49–47Nay
2026-01-30H.R. 7148On Passage of the Bill71–29Yea
2026-01-15H.R. 6938On Passage of the Bill82–15Not Voting
2025-12-18S.J.Res. 82On the Joint Resolution50–50Yea
2025-12-04H.J.Res. 131On the Joint Resolution49–45Nay
2025-11-20H.J.Res. 130On the Joint Resolution51–43Nay
2025-11-10H.R. 5371On Passage of the Bill60–40Nay
2025-10-30S.J.Res. 80On the Joint Resolution52–45Nay
2025-10-30S.J.Res. 88On the Joint Resolution51–47Yea
2025-10-29S.J.Res. 77On the Joint Resolution50–46Yea
2025-10-28S.J.Res. 81On the Joint Resolution52–48Yea
2025-10-09H.J.Res. 106On the Joint Resolution50–46Nay
2025-10-08H.J.Res. 104On the Joint Resolution52–47Nay
2025-10-08S.J.Res. 71On the Joint Resolution47–51Yea
2025-10-08H.J.Res. 105On the Joint Resolution50–45Nay
2025-09-30H.R. 5371On Passage of the Bill55–45Nay
2025-09-19S. 2882On Passage of the Bill47–45Yea
2025-09-19H.R. 5371On Passage of the Bill44–48Nay
2025-09-18Peter Lamelas, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Argentine Republic; and Christine ToretOn the Nomination51–47Nay
2025-07-17H.R. 4On Passage of the Bill51–48Nay
2025-07-01H.R. 1On Passage of the Bill50–50Nay
2025-06-17S. 1582On Passage of the Bill68–30Nay
2025-05-22H.J.Res. 88On the Joint Resolution51–44Nay
2025-05-22H.J.Res. 87On the Joint Resolution51–45Nay
2025-05-22H.J.Res. 89On the Joint Resolution49–46Nay
2025-05-13Troy Meink, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Air ForceOn the Nomination74–25Yea
2025-05-08H.J.Res. 60On the Joint Resolution50–43Nay
2025-05-07S.J.Res. 13On the Joint Resolution52–47Nay
2025-05-06H.J.Res. 61On the Joint Resolution55–45Nay
2025-05-01H.J.Res. 75On the Joint Resolution52–45Nay
2025-05-01S.J.Res. 31On the Joint Resolution52–46Nay

Sources: Voteview (UCLA) — Senate 119th roll calls & member votes (from official Senate records)؛ GPO govinfo — BILLSTATUS bulk data, 119th Congress (same data as congress.gov)؛ Computed by this project from hvote/svote/bills using the rules in PLAN.md (phase 2) — as_of 2026-10-28

120th Congress

Determined after the Nov 3, 2026 election and certification; the 120th Congress convenes Jan 3, 2027

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