Gary C. Peters — U.S. Senator from Michigan
Gary C. Peters is a Democrat Senator representing Michigan, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Michigan |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1958-12-01 |
| Bioguide ID | P000595 |
Election & Term History
Gary C. Peters has held 5 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2009.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MI-9 | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MI-9 | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MI-14 | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Michigan | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Michigan | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Gary C. Peters has cast 866 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Gary C. Peters is more conservative than 84% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.252 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 84% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 866 |
| Votes with own party | 94.6% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 19 of 890 (2.1%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Gary C. Peters in?
Gary C. Peters is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Michigan.
How long has Gary C. Peters served in Congress?
Gary C. Peters's first term on record began in 2009, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Has Gary C. Peters served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Gary C. Peters's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Gary C. Peters's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Gary C. Peters is more conservative than 84% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 866 recorded votes.
How often does Gary C. Peters vote with their own party?
Gary C. Peters has voted with the majority of their own party on 94.6% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 19 of 890 recorded votes (2.1%).