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Gary Peters
DemocratU.S. Senator · Michigan
U.S. Senator since 2015 · U.S. Representative 2013–2015 · U.S. Representative 2009–2013
- Current term
- Next election
- Committees
Promise scorecard
- 0KeptKept
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- 0CompromiseCompromise
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- 0In progressIn progress
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- 0BlockedBlocked
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- 0BrokenBroken
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What they promised
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How they voted
- roll-call votes
- 915
- with their party
- 94.9%
- missed (2.1%)
- 19
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act · Sep 30, 2026
Where they come from
Offices held
- U.S. Senator, Michigan · 2015 – now
- U.S. Representative, Michigan’s 14th district · 2013 – 2015
- U.S. Representative, Michigan’s 9th district · 2009 – 2013
- Member of the State Senate of Michigan · 1995 – 2002
Work before office
- Mediator, university teacher, professor, military officer, instructor
Education
- Rochester High School
- Wayne State University Law School
- Bachelor’s degree, Alma College, 1980
- Master of Business Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, 1984
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Full background and sourcesBackground
- Born
- Dec 1, 1958 · Pontiac, Michigan
- Education
- Rochester High School
- Wayne State University Law School
- Bachelor’s degree, Alma College, 1980
- Master of Business Administration, University of Detroit Mercy, 1984
- Juris Doctor, Wayne State University, 1989
- Master’s degree, Michigan State University, 2007
- Work outside office
- Mediator, university teacher, professor, military officer, instructor
- First elected to Congress
- 2008, U.S. House
- Military service
- United States Navy Reserve, 1993 – 2000
Career
Path
- State legislature
- U.S. House
- U.S. Senate
2015 – now, current,Federal
U.S. Senator, Michigan
2013 – 2015, past,Federal
U.S. Representative, Michigan’s 14th district
2009 – 2013, past,Federal
U.S. Representative, Michigan’s 9th district
1995 – 2002, past,State
Member of the State Senate of Michigan
In office
Committees · 119th Congress
Appropriations
Armed Services
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · Ranking member
Leadership
- No current leadership role
Voting record
94.9%
Votes with the Democratic majority
19
Missed votes
915
Senate roll calls
Recent votes
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On the nomination · Confirmed 47–41
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On cloture · Agreed to 53–47
- NayRatepayer Protection Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 57–43 (60 needed)
- NayStop Insider Trading Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 53–47 (60 needed)
- YeaA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On motion to discharge · Rejected 47–51
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On motion to proceed · Rejected 48–51
- YeaProtect College Sports Act of 2026
On passage · Passed 77–22
- YeaTo establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
On the amendment · Rejected 47–52
- YeaTo increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
On the amendment · Rejected 49–50
- YeaTo limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
On the amendment · Rejected 42–54