Peters, Gary C.
In office since
2009 · 17 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1958, Pontiac
Occupation
Politician, Professor, Military Officer, Instructor, University Teacher, Mediator
Education
Michigan State University · Wayne State University · University of Detroit Mercy · Alma College · Rochester High School · Wayne State University Law School
Office history
- council member 1991–1993
- United States representative 2009–2015
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States senator 2017–2019
- board member 2023–2027
- United States senator 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
724 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-6221
District office · Detroit
477 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI, 48226
313-226-6020
District office · Grand Rapids
110 Michigan St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
616-233-9150
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80
Bills sponsored
this session · 399 all-time
254
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 261 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
842
Recorded votes
98%
Vote participation
voted in 98% of 842 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.1%
based on 211 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.9%
based on 211 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.6%
based on 211 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
399 billsCurrent session 80 bills
- S 434 Space Commerce Advisory Committee Act Passed
- S 2542 Federal Building Threat Notification Act Passed
- S 874 Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025 Passed
- S 861 Disaster Assistance Simplification Act Passed
- S 865 Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act Passed
- S 823 Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act In Committee
- S 727 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act Passed
- S 683 More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 693 DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act In Committee
- S 642 Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2025 Passed
- S 594 HELP Response and Recovery Act Passed
- S 580 Combating CCP Labor Abuses Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 528 GLRI Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 433 National Manufacturing Advisory Council Act Passed
- S 443 Fire Management Assistance Grants for Tribal Governments Act In Committee
- S 444 Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act In Committee
- S 272 Protect Infant Formula from Contamination Act Passed
- S 99 Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act Passed
- S 97 Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act Passed
- S 3541 A bill to increase competition in Defense contracting, and for other purposes. In Committee
- S 3481 SAFER SKIES Act In Committee
- S 3450 Emergency Response Authority Act In Committee
- S 3446 A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to submit a strategy to accelerate the response efforts of the Department of Defense with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl substances or polyfluoroalkyl substances from the activities of the Department. In Committee
- S 3469 BIOSECURE Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3445 A bill to require the provision of alternative drinking water to households whose private drinking water is contaminated with perfluorooctanesulfonic acid and perfluorooctanoic acid substances from activities of the Department of Defense. In Committee
Historical 319 bills
- S 1128 Firefighters Retention Act of 2017 Died
- S 195 Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Land Claim Settlement Act of 2023 Died
- S 1067 CONNECT Act Died
- S 1066 FAIR Student Credit Act of 2017 Died
- S 966 National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2017 Died
- S 2560 Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 334 A resolution instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 316 of the Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam). Died
- S 960 Preserving Data in Government Act of 2017 Died
- S 938 Procurement Fraud Prevention Act Died
- S 2485 HOTEL Act Died
- SRES 311 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot Week". Died
- SRES 308 A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan. Died
- S 2455 National Historic Vehicle Register Act of 2019 Died
- S 2353 PFAS Act of 2019 Died
- S 2434 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2019 Died
- S 2433 Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2019 Died
- S 859 Great Lakes Fishery Research Authorization Act of 2017 Died
- S 791 Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017 Signed
- S 2344 Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2019 Died
- S 2342 Data Broker List Act of 2019 Died
- S 2216 TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act Signed
- S 718 Making Education Affordable Act Died
- S 2193 CHARGE Act Signed
- S 573 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2018 Died
- S 2107 Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019 Signed
Co-sponsored
261 billsCurrent session 254 bills
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4903 A bill to improve the point-in-time count conducted by the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 798 A resolution designating June 2026 as "Great Outdoors Month". Passed
- S 5025 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- S 5022 A bill to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 694 A resolution designating April 2026 as "Financial Literacy Month". Passed
- S 4413 Protecting America’s Workers Act In Committee
- SRES 703 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. Passed
- S 4437 Puppy Protection Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 702 A resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States. Passed
- SRES 709 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026. In Committee
- SRES 723 A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho. Passed
- SRES 735 A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week". Passed
- SRES 732 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science. In Committee
- SRES 739 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California. Passed
- S 4669 A bill to exempt stinger-steered combinations from a requirement to include warning flags on projecting loads. In Committee
- S 51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act In Committee
- S 46 Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 In Committee
- SRES 19 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy. Passed
- S 82 Telework Reform Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 79 ACCESS Act In Committee
- S 94 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- S 135 Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
Historical 7 bills
- S 1867 DHS Countering Unmanned Aircraft Systems Coordinator Act Died
- S 1735 Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2019 Died
- S 512 Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act Signed
- S 681 Deborah Sampson Act Died
- S 464 Safe Step Act Died
- S 3249 Motorcyclist Advisory Council Reauthorization Act Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 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 & 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 the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Yea | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Yea | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Yea | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Not Voting | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic