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What is Gary Peters known for in the Senate?

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Gary Peters is known for being an effective and bipartisan member of the Senate, and he was ranked as the most effective senator by the Center for Effective Lawmaking during the 116th Congress (2019–21). Serving two terms as a Democratic senator from Michigan, he developed a reputation for seeking out Republicans to work with him on cosponsoring legislation.