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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Gary C. Peters
Michigan (senior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2009 Terms 3 House, 2 Senate Age 67
Office: 724 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
2.1%missed (19)
94.9%voted with their party
85bills sponsored (1 became law)
288cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 85 →- GLRI Act of 2026 Oct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S. 5648IntroducedTAG ActSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025 Sep 24, 2026: Held at the desk.
- S. 5555IntroducedPFAS RAPID Response ActSep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes. Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act of 2026 Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week". Sep 14, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690)
- Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Federal Building Threat Notification Act Aug 10, 2026: Held at the desk.
- A resolution designating August 7, 2026, as "National Lighthouse Day". Aug 7, 2026: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4553)
Recently cosponsored
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "School Bus Safety Month". Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] + 1 cosponsorSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271-5272)
- S.Res. 946Agreed to in the SenateA resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] + 32 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
- American Music Tourism Act of 2025 Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] + 5 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Presented to President.
- A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of… Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] + 4 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Cholesterol Education Month" and September 30, 2026, as "LDL-C Awareness Day". Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS] + 3 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5123; text: CR S5075)
- A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month". Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] + 5 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5006)
- A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona. Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] + 99 cosponsorsSep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
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