Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Gary C. Peters
Democratic, Michigan
On Government Operations and Politics, the 53 measures they backed sit closer to the typical Republican, 23% of the way toward the typical Democrat.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 13 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
53 measures · 21 sponsored · 32 cosponsored
Sits closer to the typical Republican, 23% of the way toward the typical Democrat.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at 0.12
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
To protect women and girls in athletics.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
1 measure this senator backed has no other backer on the map, so it is listed but not counted in the position from bills.
Sponsored
TAG Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to adjust the rail safety inspections General Schedule classification, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2026, as "Patriot Week".
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4690)
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Fund CISA Personnel Act of 2026
Not counted in the position from bills: no other backer on the map.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Show the other 17 sponsored measures
Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2025, as "Patriot Week".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6623; text: CR S6602)
Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress Sunset Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Federal Building Threat Notification Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Extending Anti-Terrorism Protections Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United States.
Latest action, : Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7101)
Federal Advisory Committee Database Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
NEDD Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
DHS Better Ballistic Body Armor Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Cosponsored
A resolution designating July 30, 2026, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4391)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Modernizing Government Technology Reform Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Show the other 27 cosponsored measures
Anti-Cash Grab Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Voter Purge Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
FAST Justice Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)
FBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4423: 1)
No Adversarial AI Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Election Worker Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
SEER Act 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Latest action, : Held at the desk.
Time to Choose Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)
Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Telework Reform Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
ACCESS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)