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U.S. Senator

Gary C. Peters

Michigan · Democrat
Power Score
Notable
Ranked in the top 5% of all Senate members
How is this scored?
  • In Office Since
    Jan 6, 2009
  • Next Election
    Nov 2026
  • Current Term
    5th Term

At a Glance

50
Bills Sponsored
1 passed
19
Committees
2 leadership
76%
Party Alignment
Strong
33
Power Score
Top 5%
MI
District
Michigan

Leadership Roles

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  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
    Member
    The Senate Committee on Appropriations is responsible for legislation allocating federal funds prior to expenditure from the treasury. Appropriations are generally limited to the levels set by the Budget Resolution drafted by the Senate Committee on the Budget. The Committee is also responsible for supplemental spending bills, which are sometimes needed in the middle of a fiscal year to compensate for emergency expenses.
  • Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
    Member
  • Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
    Member
  • Energy and Water Development
    Member

Voting Alignment

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  • With party76%
  • With districtSample
  • Bipartisan0%
  • Against party24%

Based on 49 recorded votes.

District Snapshot

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MI
Statewide · Michigan
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Residents
Democrat
Lean
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Top Issue Areas

From 50 recent bills
  • Economy
    29%
  • Military
    17%
  • Safety
    13%
  • Climate
    13%
  • Health
    10%

Share of issue-area tags across the 50 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.

Recent Activity

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  • Recent · Sample
    Peters weighs in on this week's key votes
  • Recent · Sample
    Peters co-sponsors new legislation
  • Recent · Sample
    Peters statement on committee action

Recent Bills Sponsored

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S 48852026

A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a national, evidence-based education campaign to increase public and health care provider awareness regarding the potential risks and benefits of human cell and tissue products transplants, and for other purposes.

In Committee
S 48112026

A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include Indian Tribes in certain provisions relating to priority resource concerns.

In Committee
S 46792026

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to allow the introduction of certain noncompliant motor vehicle equipment in interstate commerce for testing purposes, and for other purposes.

In Committee
SRES 7552026

A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.

Introduced

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