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Gary C. Peters

D Democrat Senator from Michigan

Seal of Michigan Michigan 724 Hart Senate Office Building 202-224-6221 Born 1958-12-01
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Gary C. Peters is a Democrat Senator representing Michigan, serving since 2009. Gary C. Peters sits on 4 committees, including Senate Committee on Appropriations and Senate Committee on Armed Services.

Term Details

Term Start 2021-01-03
Term End 2027-01-03
Terms Served 5
Senate Class 2
State Rank Senior

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Appropriations
Member
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Member
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Ranking Member

Lobbying Exposure

Total lobbying directed at committees this member serves on

$764.6M
2023-Q1 – 2024-Q4

These figures represent total lobbying on issues within each committee’s jurisdiction, not direct contributions to this member.

Recent Activity

Nay
On the Nomination PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Confirmed 47/41
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Agreed to 53/47
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
2026-09-30 Rejected 57/43
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
2026-09-30 Rejected 53/47
S. 5648: A bill to direct agencies to be transparent when using automated and augmented systems to interact with the public or make critical decisions, and for other purposes.
2026-09-30

Introduced: Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] This bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs which will consider it before sending it to the Senate floor for consideration. Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] is the ranking member of the committee.

Yea
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
2026-09-29 Rejected 47/51
Yea
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medica
2026-09-29 Rejected 48/51
S. 528: GLRI Act of 2026
2026-09-29

Bill Text: This bill's text for status <Passed the Senate> (Sept. 29, 2026) is now available. Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] is the sponsor of this bill.

S. 528: GLRI Act of 2026
2026-09-29

Passed Senate (House next): Sponsor: Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI] Last Action: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. Explanation: This bill passed in the Senate on September 29, 2026 and goes to the House next for consideration.

Yea
S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
2026-09-28 Passed 77/22

Data from GovTrack.us

Voting Record

95.1% Party Loyalty
With Party 850
Against Party 44
Not Voting 19
894 Total Votes Cast

Broke with Party (44)

Yea
On the Nomination PN999-3 2026-07-22 · Party voted Nay · Nomination Confirmed
Yea
On the Cloture Motion PN999-3 2026-07-22 · Party voted Nay · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138 2026-04-15 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Discharge Rejected
Yea
On the Nomination PN711 2026-03-10 · Party voted Nay · Nomination Confirmed
Yea
On the Cloture Motion PN711 2026-03-09 · Party voted Nay · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yea
On the Nomination PN520-2 2025-12-02 · Party voted Nay · Nomination Confirmed
Yea
On the Cloture Motion PN520-2 2025-12-02 · Party voted Nay · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yea
On the Nomination PN466-3 2025-10-27 · Party voted Nay · Nomination Confirmed
Yea
On the Cloture Motion PN466-3 2025-10-22 · Party voted Nay · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Yea
On the Nomination PN22-18 2025-08-02 · Party voted Nay · Nomination Confirmed

Recent Votes

DateBillVoteResult
2026-09-30On the Nomination PN1129NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-30On the Cloture Motion PN1129NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340NayCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008NayCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852YeaMotion to Discharge Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197YeaMotion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-28On Passage of the Bill S. 4668YeaBill Passed
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89YeaConcurrent Resolution Rejected
2026-09-24On the Cloture Motion S. 4668YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-23On the Nomination PN999-1NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion PN999-1NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-17On the Nomination PN999-4NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-17On the Cloture Motion PN999-4NayCloture Motion Agreed to

Data from GovTrack.us · 119th Congress

Campaign Finance

2026 election cycle fundraising from FEC filings

$154K Total Raised
$10K From PACs
$19K From Individuals
$6.5M Cash on Hand

Top PAC Contributors

CommitteeTypeAmount
SENATE CONSERVATIVES FUND
NONE
$7.4K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Member$3.0K
THE CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
THE CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES, INC.
Corp$2.5K
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (PA PAC)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES
Member$2.5K
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE PAC (UWM PAC)
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Corp$1.0K
GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION$100

2026 cycle · Data from Federal Election Commission