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Peters has shown strong support for U.S. foreign aid, particularly in relation to Israel. He has sponsored legislation to provide military support to Israel and has voted against defunding U.S. support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
Peters has shown strong support for U.S. foreign aid, particularly in relation to Israel. He has sponsored legislation to provide military support to Israel and has voted against defunding U.S. support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
“Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)”
Peters has expressed support for expanding legal immigration pathways and has advocated for protections for undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients. He has opposed measures that would restrict immigration based on religion.
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Peters has expressed support for expanding legal immigration pathways and has advocated for protections for undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients. He has opposed measures that would restrict immigration based on religion.
“DACA has provided relief to thousands of young people. (Oct 2020)”
Gary Peters supports legal access to abortion and has consistently advocated for reproductive rights. He has voted for measures that protect abortion access and has expressed opposition to limitations on abortion services.
Gary Peters supports legal access to abortion and has consistently advocated for reproductive rights. He has voted for measures that protect abortion access and has expressed opposition to limitations on abortion services.
“Endorsed by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Aug 2012)”
Gary Peters supports climate change initiatives and has voted to invest in renewable energy sources. He advocates for policies that address climate change and promote environmental conservation.
Gary Peters supports climate change initiatives and has voted to invest in renewable energy sources. He advocates for policies that address climate change and promote environmental conservation.
“Proudly voted to invest in renewable energy sources. (Sep 2014)”
Peters has supported stricter firearms regulation, including co-sponsoring the Background Check Expansion Act, which aims to require background checks for all firearm sales. He has also endorsed common sense safety measures to reduce gun violence.
Peters has supported stricter firearms regulation, including co-sponsoring the Background Check Expansion Act, which aims to require background checks for all firearm sales. He has also endorsed common sense safety measures to reduce gun violence.
“Common sense safety measures, including background checks. (Jan 2013)”
Gary Peters advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting the Affordable Care Act and a Medicare public option to expand healthcare access. He opposes efforts to repeal the ACA and has pushed for measures to improve healthcare access.
Gary Peters advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting the Affordable Care Act and a Medicare public option to expand healthcare access. He opposes efforts to repeal the ACA and has pushed for measures to improve healthcare access.
“Against voucher system & raising Medicare eligibility age. (Oct 2020)”
Peters supports higher taxes on the wealthy and has proposed a minimum tax rate for high earners. He believes that the middle class bears the burden of an unfair tax code and has advocated for undoing tax cuts that favor the wealthy.
Peters supports higher taxes on the wealthy and has proposed a minimum tax rate for high earners. He believes that the middle class bears the burden of an unfair tax code and has advocated for undoing tax cuts that favor the wealthy.
“Middle class bears burden of unfair tax code. (Oct 2014)”
Peters supports expanding ballot access and has sponsored legislation aimed at improving voter registration and access to voting. He has advocated for automatic voter registration and measures to facilitate easier voting.
Peters supports expanding ballot access and has sponsored legislation aimed at improving voter registration and access to voting. He has advocated for automatic voter registration and measures to facilitate easier voting.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
Peters opposes free trade deals that he believes hinder Michigan's economy. He has advocated for tariffs against countries that undervalue their currency and supports reviewing trade agreements for rights violations.
Peters opposes free trade deals that he believes hinder Michigan's economy. He has advocated for tariffs against countries that undervalue their currency and supports reviewing trade agreements for rights violations.
“Opposes free trade deals as hindering Michigan's economy. (Oct 2011)”
Position extraction pending on 4 issues: Education, School Curriculum, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act directly supports expanding access to voting, aligning with the stated position on voter registration and access.
Mar 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S966)
“Endorsed by NARAL, indicating a pro-choice stance. (Aug 2012)”
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution that expresses support for Abortion Provider Appreciation Day directly aligns with the commitment to protect and advocate for reproductive rights.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Opposes free trade deals as hindering Michigan's economy. (Oct 2011)”
Why: Sponsoring the Public Transparency Act aligns with the stated position by promoting scrutiny of trade agreements, which can help address concerns about their impact on the economy.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)
“Commitment to unbreakable U.S.-Israel bond. (Mar 2010)”
Why: The resolution supports humanitarian concerns related to Ukraine, aligning with the broader commitment to foreign aid, even though it focuses on a specific issue.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Against voucher system & raising Medicare eligibility age. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Rural America Health Corps Act supports expanding healthcare access, aligning with the stated position on healthcare expansion.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
“Against voucher system & raising Medicare eligibility age. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act supports expanding healthcare access by addressing specific healthcare needs, aligning with the broader commitment to the Affordable Care Act and healthcare expansion.
View source →Mar 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
Why: Cosponsoring the DISCLOSE Act, which aims to improve transparency in campaign finance, aligns with the broader goal of expanding voter access and participation.
View source →Most are procedural sponsorships or actions on issues where this figure hasn't publicly stated a position. Highest-signal entries shown first.
May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4337-4338)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380-2381)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1937-1938)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2084-2085)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 362.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 24, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1581-1582)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1202; text: CR S1208-1209)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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