Gary C. Peters

Senator from Michigan

Gary Peters, senior senator from Michigan, has a record of opposing opening federal lands to mining, coal and geothermal leasing and opposing short-term spending bills at prior-year levels. He supports requiring lobbyists to disclose foreign ties, expanding whistleblower protections and public spending disclosure, and reducing the federal budget deficit.

Voted on 897 of 916 roll calls this Congress. Wrote 85 bills and resolutions; of the 76 bills, 16 passed a chamber and 1 became law. Cosponsored 288 bills.