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Seat
U.S. Senator from Michigan
Born
December 1, 1958
Age 67
Phone
(202) 224-6221
Office
724 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Michigan

Gary C. Peters

Gary Charles Peters is an American politician, lawyer, and former naval officer serving as the senior United States senator from Michigan, a seat he has held since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 14th congressional district, which included the eastern half of Detroit, the Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Southfield, and Pontiac, from 2009 to 2015.

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Voting Record — 851
Yes33%
No65%
Present0%
Not Voting2%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
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Gary C. Peters
U.S. SenatorDemocratMichigan
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Gary C.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 80 sponsored · 124 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

The Trump Administration is weaponizing government to intimidate people who disagree with Trump. Senator Slotkin's service to this country and Michiganders speaks for itself. I'm proud that she speaks truth to power.
Last week, the U.S. Attorney for D.C. asked to interview me because of a 90-second video that President Trump didn't like. The intimidation *is the point*. And it’s not going to work. Watch my full response. youtube.com/shorts/rM4PY...
History shows what happens when politicians try to influence interest rates: more inflation, higher prices, and more economic uncertainty. The Trump Administration should focus on policies that will actually lower costs, not risking the independence of the Federal Reserve.
"Let China come in," he said. President Trump wants to open the door to foreign adversaries like China who will undercut our automakers and pose a major national security risk. Michigan companies and workers should be building the future of the auto industry.
There is growing demand for mental health support throughout our country. My bipartisan bill would expand mental health services to rural and underserved areas and strengthen our mental health workforce. All Americans should have access to this care. www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Without a clear plan approved by Congress, this Administration is dragging us toward another forever war that would risk American lives and cost significant taxpayer dollars. Our resources would be better spent on lowering costs, from groceries to housing to childcare, for Americans here at home.
American servicemembers and communities deserve access to safe drinking water, free of toxic PFAS chemicals. I secured language in the national defense bill to help hold Trump's Defense Department accountable for PFAS contamination at military installations all across the country.
Five years ago, we faced one of the darkest days in our nation’s history. If we cannot learn from January 6th, we are setting ourselves up to repeat it. Today, I urge my colleagues to join me in committing to protecting our democracy and most cherished freedoms before we lose them for good.
Wishing folks a safe and happy New Year! This one is particularly noteworthy. 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of our independence as a nation. And despite the challenges we face, we must never stop fighting to forge a nation of liberty and justice for all.
Throughout my entire career, I’ve always found the best way to get things done is to find common ground. Check out my end-of-year review to see wins like:   🟢Improving access to opioid addiction treatment 🟢Securing disaster aid to Michigan 🟢Protecting the Great Lakes
I established the Great Lakes Oil Spill Center of Expertise because, when it comes to protecting the Great Lakes, we must prepare for anything. That’s why I’m pleased to see the Center has 8 important projects lined up to improve oil spill response. www.mlive.com/environment/...
FCC Commissioner Gomez is right. This FCC’s unprecedented threats against broadcasters are already suppressing free speech by sending the message that media companies hosting content critical of the President will invite government retaliation. That is censorship and not what America stands for.
Free speech is fundamental to our country. When the FCC threatens to revoke media licenses just because the President gets offended, it’s a direct attack on Americans’ First Amendment right.
President Trump must comply with the law and its deadline to release all the Epstein files. The victims of Jeffrey Epstein deserve justice, and the country deserves transparency and accountability.
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Voting History
851 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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