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Gary C. Peters is source-linked to U.S. Senator — Michigan (Class 2).
The included role began Jan 3, 2021 and the source reports an end date of Jan 3, 2027.
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Gary C. Peters
U.S. Senator — Michigan (Class 2)
Democratic PartyGary C. Peters is listed as U.S. Senator — Michigan (Class 2) in the included source snapshot. Explore sourced office history and recorded votes.
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1exact-ID 2026 FEC connections
915119th Congress recorded votes
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310Yea
19Not voting
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NayPN1129Sep 30, 2026 · Nomination ConfirmedVerify →NayPN1129Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture Motion Agreed toVerify →NayH.R. 9340Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedVerify →NayH.R. 7008Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedVerify →YeaS.Res. 852Sep 29, 2026 · Motion to Discharge RejectedVerify →YeaS.J.Res. 197Sep 29, 2026 · Motion to Proceed RejectedVerify →YeaS. 4668Sep 28, 2026 · Bill PassedVerify →YeaOn the AmendmentSep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedVerify →YeaOn the AmendmentSep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedVerify →YeaOn the AmendmentSep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedVerify →
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