Gary Peters
Sourced recordU.S. Senate - MI
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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. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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U.S. Senate - MI
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Honesty
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialGary Peters is a candidate for U.S. Senate - MIprofile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on 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.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on 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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Jeffrey T. Kuntz, of Florida, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeffrey T. Kuntz to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Florida
- VerifiedVoted Nay on An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Matthew A. Schwartz, of New York, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Yea on 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.
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew A. Schwartz, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit
- VerifiedVoted Yea on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Arthur Roberts Jones to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: Michael J. Hendershot, of Ohio, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael J. Hendershot to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: John George Edward Marck, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Confirmation: David Clay Fowlkes, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas
- VerifiedRaised $52,466,192.17 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Skip to page number selection
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Senator Peters Releases Statement Ahead of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America
- VerifiedPublic statement: Peters Requests Audit into Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
- VerifiedPublic statement: Peters & Slotkin Demand Answers as Trump Administration Further Delays Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanups at Military Sites in Michigan
- VerifiedPublic statement: Peters Leads Resolution Designating June as “Great Outdoors Month”
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens as Democrats brace for Michigan Senate fight - The Washington Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Outgoing Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens to replace him - WWMT
- VerifiedNews coverage: YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE | Sen. Gary Peters endorses Rep. Haley Stevens to replace him in U.S. Senate - WZZM13.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him - PBS
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in U.S. Senate race - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Peters endorses Stevens in tight Michigan Senate primary contest - The Detroit News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens in US Senate race to replace him - Detroit Free Press
- VerifiedNews coverage: Haley Stevens gets nod from the retiring Gary Peters, the senator whom she seeks to replace - Michigan Advance
- VerifiedNews coverage: Michigan Senator Gary Peters Endorses Haley Stevens - Deadline Detroit
- VerifiedNews coverage: Peters backs Stevens in Michigan race to succeed him in Senate - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens over Abdul el Sayed to replace him in Michigan - Washington Examiner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him - The Herald Palladium
- VerifiedNews coverage: Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him - Traverse City Record-Eagle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him - AP News
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Bills & Legislative Work
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Voting Record Feed
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Antonio M. Pozos, of Pennsylvania, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-23
NaySource
PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Daniel Mack Traynor, of North Dakota, to United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-23
NaySource
S.J.Res. 180National Security
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.
Senate · 2026-07-23
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PN999-6Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Daniel Mack Traynor to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN999-5Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Antonio M. Pozos to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Senate · 2026-07-22
NaySource
PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Michael C. Martin, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
PN999-3Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael C. Martin to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-22
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PN851-8Constitutional Rights
Confirmation: Kara Marie Westercamp, of Virginia, to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-21
NaySource
PN938-1Constitutional Rights
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Benjamin M. Flowers to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit
Senate · 2026-07-20
NaySource
S.J.Res. 198Healthcare
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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Senate · 2026-07-16
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PN851-8
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kara Marie Westercamp to be a Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade
Senate · 2026-07-16
NaySource
Public Statements
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2026-07-10
Official Senate.gov press release
od="get" action="/search"> search 07.03.2026 VIDEO: Senator Peters Releases Statement Ahead of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, released a video statement ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of... 07.01.2026 Peters Requests Audit into Commerce S
VIDEO: Senator Peters Releases Statement Ahead of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America
2026-07-10
Official Senate.gov press release
el="submit search"> Skip to page number selection 07.03.2026 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, released a video statement ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of... 07.01.2026 Peters Requests Audit into Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affa
Peters Requests Audit into Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
2026-07-10
Official Senate.gov press release
tor Peters Releases Statement Ahead of the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States of America WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a former Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, released a video statement ahead of the 250th anniversary of the founding of... 07.01.2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice... 07.01.2026 Peter
Peters & Slotkin Demand Answers as Trump Administration Further Delays Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanups at Military Sites in Michigan
2026-07-10
Official Senate.gov press release
dit into Commerce Secretary Lutnick’s Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Acting Comptroller General Orice... 07.01.2026 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration for its continued delays in cleaning up toxic per- and... 06.30.2026 Pe
Peters Leads Resolution Designating June as “Great Outdoors Month”
2026-07-10
Official Senate.gov press release
mand Answers as Trump Administration Further Delays Toxic PFAS Chemical Cleanups at Military Sites in Michigan WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Elissa Slotkin (MI) are demanding answers from the Trump Administration for its continued delays in cleaning up toxic per- and... 06.30.2026 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) led a bipartisan resolution designating the month of June as “Great Outdoors Month.” The resolution – which Peters introduced with... 06.30.2026 Pet
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Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens as Democrats brace for Michigan Senate fight - The Washington Post
0.82The Washington Post · 2026-07-14
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Outgoing Michigan U.S. Senator Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens to replace him - WWMT
0.82WWMT · 2026-07-14
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YOUR VOICE, YOUR VOTE | Sen. Gary Peters endorses Rep. Haley Stevens to replace him in U.S. Senate - WZZM13.com
0.82WZZM13.com · 2026-07-13
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him - PBS
0.82PBS · 2026-07-13
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Gary Peters backs Haley Stevens in U.S. Senate race - CBS News
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Peters endorses Stevens in tight Michigan Senate primary contest - The Detroit News
0.74The Detroit News · 2026-07-13
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Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens in US Senate race to replace him - Detroit Free Press
0.82Detroit Free Press · 2026-07-13
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Haley Stevens gets nod from the retiring Gary Peters, the senator whom she seeks to replace - Michigan Advance
0.82Michigan Advance · 2026-07-13
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Michigan Senator Gary Peters Endorses Haley Stevens - Deadline Detroit
0.82Deadline Detroit · 2026-07-13
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Peters backs Stevens in Michigan race to succeed him in Senate - The Hill
0.74The Hill · 2026-07-13
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Gary Peters endorses Haley Stevens over Abdul el Sayed to replace him in Michigan - Washington Examiner
0.82Washington Examiner · 2026-07-13
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Michigan Sen. Gary Peters backs Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in contentious race to succeed him - The Herald Palladium
0.82The Herald Palladium · 2026-07-13
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