[16], Upton defeated Democratic nominee Kim Clark, 61%38%. People dont really care if you have an R or a D, they just want the job done.. Upton has kept many of those beliefs as well as an abiding faith in what he calls the Reagan model, putting the best team of people around him and working on developing relationships regardless of whether you always agreed with someone or were in the same party. WASHINGTON - Michigan Congressman Fred Upton, a Republican who has been serving the 6th district in West Michigan since 1987, says he's retiring from Congress. Speaking to reporters afterward, Upton pointed to redistricting as a key factor in his decision to retire, rather than backlash he faced over his impeachment vote. Im convinced that we came within minutes of having a massacre on the House or Senate floor, said Upton, describing how he watched the mob move up the streets of D.C., past his office and to the Capitol, and picking up bits of broken glass in the building later in the night. Rep. Fred Upton (Mich.), one of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Trump in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, revealed on Sunday that he has not yet. [34] In 2016, Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act[35] into law, a bill Upton co-sponsored. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. Fred and I have worked together on a host of issues including prioritizing the protection of the Great Lakes, leveling the playing field for Michigan agriculture, and supporting efforts to clean up PFAS and lead contamination. [75] He was later censured by the Cass County Republican Party for voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Education Committee. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations, ELECTION RESULTS: See races across West Michigan. THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. THE FCC JUST KILLED NET NEUTRALITY. [18], Upton defeated former State Representative Jack Hoogendyk in the Republican primary, 57%43%. One reason is the money chase, he said, noting that far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia raised $3.3 million in one quarter this year by appealing to the Trump base in the GOP. [citation needed], Upton was reelected with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic nominee Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and U.S. Taxpayers Party candidate Stephen Young (4.1%). Upton is the fourth of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump for inciting an insurrection at the Capitol on January 6, 2021 to announce their retirement. Local Republican groups censured Upton. I mean, they really just sliced me up like Zorro, he said. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022 -- House Vote #362 -- Jul 15, 2022", "H.R. Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), a longtime member of Congress who has served in the lower chamber since 1987, announced his retirement Tuesday in an emotional speech on the House floor. [81], Upton voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020 which authorizes DHS to nearly double the available H-2B visas for the remainder of FY 2020. [28], Upton has been a member of moderate Republican factions The Tuesday Group and the Republican Main Street Partnership. The centrist stalwart and dean of the Michigan delegation becomes the fourth Republican who voted to impeach Donald Trump to retire this election cycle. Last year, some of the criticism aimed at Upton turned extreme after he became one of the 13 Republicans to vote for the infrastructure bill. But he made no mention of Trump in his speech or his decision to impeach him. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Glenn Beck called him all socialist. The conservative Club for Growth took out TV ads against him. (WNDU) - One of the longest serving Republicans in the House of Representatives is retiring. [86], Upton voted for H.R. "This is it for . It would have been a fun campaign, Upton said, but we would have had to raise a ton of money.. The decision follows months of Upton's . [43], Upton and Ed Whitfield co-sponsored H.R. This content is only available to subscribers. [2] Early life, education, and early political career [55], In 2019, Upton supported a bill that requires background checks for private firearm sales. In 2017, before voting for an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to repeal and replace Obamacare, he demanded (and got) an $8 billion commitment from an exasperated and angry Trump to reduce premiums for people with preexisting conditions. To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words, Dingell said. I really do, even the few that dont always love me," he said. [88], In 2022, Upton was one of 39 Republicans to vote for the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, an antitrust package that would crack down on corporations for anti-competitive behavior. He was there when John died. [29] On February 4, 2021, he joined 10 other Republican House members voting with all voting Democrats to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her House Education and Labor Committee and House Budget Committee assignments in response to controversial political statements she had made. Kyle Stewart is an associate producer covering Congress for NBC News. Upton won reelection with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic candidate Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and. Have House Republicans learnedthe lessons of their own history? Even the best stories have the last chapter, Upton said. The Michigan Republican is one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House. Upton angered many in his party when he joined nine other House Republicans in voting to impeach President Donald Trump a week after the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol. Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan is the fourth retirement among the ten House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump over the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. There are plenty of those in Washington and elsewhere who consider Upton a moderate Republican, a tag that has followed him around for years. Fred is a dear friend to me, he was Johns best friend. [4] He attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's, graduating in 1971. Mack, Julie; David Stockman, former southwest Michigan congressman and Reagan aide, offers dire view of U.S. economy; Michigan Live; April 1, 2013; ;2018 election Ironically, it was a nasty campaign tactic by his Republican primary opponent that helped Upton win his first run for Congress in 1986. In the latter, Trump won the district by single digits. Others losing badly, whos next?. 31 Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election. Over Emissions Limits Intended to Reduce Global Warming", "WH threatens veto of House oil pipeline bill", "House Passes Cross-Border Energy Infrastructure Bill", "How G.O.P. He has his ear to the ground like nobody on Capitol Hill hes got relationships, across the aisle, across the Rotunda with the Senate, like no one.. Even through our toughest discussions, Fred always found a way to make me laugh - except today. Over his 35 years in the House, Upton previously served on the House GOPs leadership steering committee and chaired the Energy and Commerce Committee. I said, Ive got some good news for the champ. She said, You got the money for U.S. 31, referring to a main highway in southwest Michigan needing expansion. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Fred Upton, Michigan's most senior lawmaker in Congress, has announced he will retire from the House at the end of his term. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. "Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers, none of them would call me a rubber stamp. If Upton ran, he would have faced off in the primary against Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was backed by Trump. He was a member of the House Problem Solvers caucus. He was in Ann Arbor, alongside Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps (who trained at Michigan) for the coin flip against Penn State and got to remain on the field for the entire game. House unanimously approves resolution condemning Russia for downing US drone, 4 progressives, 2 conservatives vote against bill to hold China accountable for spy balloon, Florida Republican Greg Steube endorsing Trump for president, Scalise says House GOP will roll out debt ceiling plan Tuesday. Ultimately, it saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, Upton said. Michigan Republican Congressman Fred Upton announced Tuesday he won't be seeking reelection in November, becoming the fourth House Republican who voted for former President Trump's impeachment. Next: Ivanka Trump set to testify before Jan. 6 panel, AP sources say. I know that Mr. Upton will continue getting things done for Michiganders and leading on the issues that matter most in our great state.. GOP education committee chair: I dont know what a trans girl is, Trump urges Murdoch to embrace false 2020 election claims in Dominion trial, DeSantis floats building prison on land next to Disney World, GOP mega donor says Clarence Thomas is victim of political hit job, Two-thirds say Congress shouldnt interfere with Trump legal probes: poll, Mace says overturning Roe changed the entire electoral environment in 2022. "UPTON QUITS! With the latest redistricting of the states political maps following the 2020 Census, Upton, 68, was drawn into the new 4th District with Rep. Bill Huizenga of Holland. It wasnt even close. Upton is the fourth of the 10 pro-impeachment Republicans to leave Congress after this years midterm elections, joining Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio and John Katko of New York. "[69][70], On December 18, 2019, Upton voted against both articles of impeachment against Trump. A few weeks before Upton announced his decision, Trump who had earlier endorsed a little-known state representative in a race against Upton switched his endorsement to Huizenga. Rep. Upton (R-St. Joseph) made an emotional announcement on the House floor Tuesday morning, reflecting on his career and his past and current colleagues along with the Michiganders he represents. Fred is a deeply moral person and he stands up when people are being bullied., More:In Michigan and across US, it was a bad night for Trump, More:Rep. Fred Upton announces retirement from Congress, has been in US House since 1987, When the Cass County GOP voted to censure Upton for voting with Democrats to strip U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., of her committee assignments for inflammatory remarks and social media posts including a campaign piece showing her holding a semiautomatic rifle next to a photo of Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Detroit, he noted she had taunted a Parkland school shooting survivor, argued that California wildfires were started by a Jewish space laser, accused Democratic politicians of running a pedophile ring out of a pizza parlor, and questioned whether 9/11 really happened.. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures . So far, 31 Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election. Shortly after Uptons announcement, Trump released a brief statement cheering the decision. Michigan Rep. Fred Upton, a centrist stalwart who later was one of 10 Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump over his role in the Jan. 6 attack, said Tuesday that he would not run for re-election after 18 terms in the House. This bill was designed to protect access to contraceptives and health care providers' ability to provide contraceptives and information related to contraception. [59] In 2019, he voted against the Equality Act, which would extend existing civil rights legislation to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination. More recently, he served as a vice chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, which pushes for civility and centrist legislation, such as the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that was signed into law last year. JOSEPH For the first time in more than three decades, Southwest Michigan won't be represented by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Congress. When I first ran, I thought Id be here 10.. [58], In 2004 and 2006, Upton voted for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Others losing badly, whos next?" Upton has said Trumps endorsement didn't force his hand, that it was more about redistricting. [30], Upton voted against passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has since voted in favor of its complete repeal. So Ive been here 36 years. And as a key member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, comprised of an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, he helped put forward and pass Biden's signature bill to rebuild roads, bridges and other infrastructure that most House Republicans voted against. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. I mean, you know, the top three candidates [on the statewide ballot in November] were all election deniers. One important effect of this legislation was to pave the way for faster vaccine approval, including the first Pfizer vaccine produced in Kalamazoo, Upton said. I thought it was important to follow the facts and follow the testimony, and its pretty evident to me, so far, that in fact [Trump] really did try to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power, he said. "UPTON QUITS! Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Then theres former President Donald Trump, who has labeled Upton as a RINO (Republican in name only) so many times, youd think he has a horn. He falls into easy conversation about anything U-M sports, politics, whatever with just about anybody. Upton, 68, has had a storied career in Washington and is that rare lawmaker who is respected on both sides of the aisle on Capitol Hill. [67], During Trump's presidency, Upton voted in line with Trump's stated position 78.6% of the time. Upton won the Republican primary 55%45%[8] and the general election with 62% of the vote. During Uptons tenure, though, moderates went from being a dominant force to a dying breed. [27], Upton was reelected with 55.9% of the vote against Democratic nominee Jon Hoadley (40.2%), Libertarian Party nominee Jeff Depoy (2.75%), and Green Party candidate John Lawrence (1.2%). "[41] But "Upton has gradually retreated from his moderate stance on climate change and carbon emissions. [17], Upton defeated Democratic nominee Don Cooney, a Kalamazoo City Commissioner, 59%39%. He also served in the Subcommittee on Energy as a ranking member, the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. Trump celebrated Uptons retirement on Tuesday, writing in a statement, UPTON QUITS! CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. He is now the 16th Republican to retire or seek another office ahead of the 2022 midterms, compared with 31 Democrats. That approval wouldnt have come for six, eight, ten months later so we literally saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, said Upton, who noted hes seeking an extension of the act in Congress before he leaves office at the end of the year. [2], Upton was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth B. "Fred Upton embodies the very integrity, intelligence and civility our country needs more than ever," said Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., one of the leaders of the Problem Solvers group who joined Upton at a bipartisan dinner Monday night. Upton would have kept more of his current territory than Huizenga would. "This is it for me," said Upton, R-St. Joseph. He is one of the greatest Michiganders to serve our country., Congressman Bill Huizenga, who would have run against Upton in his next election, said, I want to thank Fred for his commitment, service, and dedication to Michigan over the years. I look at our district [hugging southern Lake Michigan]. [19] In the general election, he defeated Cooney, 62%34%. [5] He earned a B.A. [76], On May 19, 2021, Upton was one of 35 Republicans who joined all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission meant to investigate the Capitol attack. He is one of the richest members of Congress his grandfather co-founded with his grand-uncle the appliance company that became Whirlpool yet he routinely reminds reporters who call him congressman that its just Fred, instead. He cited the 21st Century Cures Act as his biggest accomplishment, which he said survived a Senate filibuster and paved the way for the FDA to approve vaccines for Covid. He is a fiscal conservative and an abortion opponent who has also voted multiple times to repeal the Affordable Care Act. In all but two presidential elections since he has been in office 2012 and 2020 it has backed the national winner. "[50], As of 2017, Upton has received more than $2 million in campaign donations from oil and gas companies and electric utilities over the course of his political career. Copyright 2023 CQ Roll Call. As unassuming as he is, however, he has been no pushover. "If its good policy for Michigan, its good enough for all of us," he said. Hes known as a problem solver, said McMorris Rodgers. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., stands outside the Capitol Building after a vote on May 3, 2017 in Washington, D.C. Upton is retiring at the beginning of January 2023. But, he said, its going to be a group that will have a seat at the table. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) spoke on the floor following Uptons announcement, asking for more of her colleagues to work across the aisle like Upton did. [83][84], Upton voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. But one of his most recent decisions in office proved to be one of his most controversial. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. He asked his wife, Amey, what their next chapter would be. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, McConnell jokes about his concussion upon return to Senate, Six more Bidens may have gained from family business schemes: Comer, Rep. Jim Jordan responds to Braggs lawsuit, argues court has no power to block subpoena, Truth-challenged NY Rep. George Santos announces 2024 re-election campaign. "It is a little bit in that some of the folks here are so beholden to him that they dont accept those of us that are willing to stand up," Upton said. In an interview with NBC News last week, Upton was asked if Trump would be a factor in his decision about whether to run for a 19th term. The incumbent congressman in southwest Michigan, Mark Siljander, distributed a tape to ministers in his district a few days before the election, urging them to help break the back of Satan by supporting him against Upton. He first worked as a staffer for then-Rep. David Stockman, R-Mich., and then followed his boss to the Office of Management and Budget during the Reagan administration. Zach Gibson/TNS [77] Before the vote, he was one of few Republican lawmakers to openly express support for the commission. On Tuesday, after more than 35 years in Congress, Upton declared that he had reached the end of this ideological fight for the soul of the Republican Party. But this past spring, Upton announced that after 36-years serving the region in Washington, he was retiring. Upton came to the nations capital in the 1970s to work for a new Michigan congressman his dad had introduced him to Republican David Stockman and was regarded highly enough by Stockman that he took Upton with him when he became head of the Office of Management and Budget for President Ronald Reagan in 1981. [6] He served on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative David Stockman from 1976 to 1980. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Others losing badly, whos next? Trump wrote. [62], In 2021, Upton was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act.[63]. 3301; 113th Congress), both articles of impeachment against Trump, United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus, "Upton becomes first member of Congress to vote to impeach two presidents", https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2013/04/david_stockman_former_southwes.html, "Club for Growth Encouraging Upton Primary Challenger", "Fred Upton still faces arrows from the right", "Jack Hoogendyk to challenge U.S. Rep. 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For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. He also called for expanded background checks in response to mass shootings and voted to ensure that the federal government recognize legal marriages regardless of the couples sex, race or ethnicity, even going to the White House for the signing ceremony. Despite all of that, Upton who on Jan. 3 will officially leave Congress after 36 years of representing southwestern Michigan and spending nearly a half-century in Washington has staked out a remarkable career. The closest he came to losing was in 2018, a wave year for Democrats nationally, when he beat Matt Longjohn 50%-46%. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. They were able to roll it out eight to 10 months earlier than it would have happened. [13], After redistricting, Upton faced a primary challenge from State Senator Dale Shugars. Elected to the House in 1986, Upton became dean of the Michigan congressional delegation, and served as the chairman of the influential Energy and Commerce Committee and as a leader of a caucus of centrist Republicans known as the Tuesday Group. That reaching across the aisle was important, that working together is how we get things done for the American people. Rep. Upton also points to his work restoring jobs to the states vital auto industry and his work to protect the Great Lakes. [10], Upton defeated Ed Fredricks in the Republican primary, 63%37%. If he has argued for limiting the EPAs hold on greenhouse gas emissions, he also has voted against loosening methane emission rules and acknowledges that climate change is real, unlike many in his party. [79][80], On October 21, 2021, Upton was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. Bipartisanship cripples legislative efforts, and even Michigans political landscape has changed drastically. [64] The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion. The final results of Michigans 6th Congressional race left Upton with 58.1% of the vote and Democrat Jon Hoadley with 37.89% of the vote. Rules of the game have changed after banking Trump picks up two more endorsements from Senate Republicans, Here are the House, Senate members who have endorsed Trump for 2024, I consider Clarence Thomas a friend, and Im shocked by recent reports. After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation . Its in no small part due to a genial nature, close relationships and a willingness to cross the political aisle, even if it meant a Democrat might score points, too a fact he readily concedes, even if its a quality that has alienated Trump and other Republicans whom he says too often seek political pelts over accomplishments. Hed be a friend even if we didnt serve in Congress together. Thompson Dennis; Congress passes 21st Century Cures Act with billions for new research, treatments; CBS News; December 8, 2016; Rep. Fred Upton and Rep. 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Environmental Protection Agency, North American Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. These folks are truly the salt of the earth, and I love them all. [1] After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation. [74] On January 21, 2021, the Allegan County Republican Party censured Upton for his vote to impeach Trump. Upton said he has no specific plans for life after Congress, but he does plan to stay involved in both Michigan politics and Washington policymaking. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, a genial politician who worked for the Reagan administration before winning a seat in Congress in 1986, announced Tuesday he was stepping down after his current term. So thats five electoral votes, thats committee representation on, whether it be ways and means or appropriations, or energy and commerce. All rights reserved (About Us). Trump had endorsed a GOP primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. 454 shares By Brad Devereaux | bdeverea@mlive.com Fred Upton, Michigan's longest serving member of Congress, is retiring, he announced today from the House floor. Upton, who previously chaired the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, leaves behind a record of bipartisan legislation. [39], Upton's website once stated: "I strongly believe that everything must be on the table as we seek to reduce carbon emissions. Rep. Fred Upton speaks to reporters outside the White House. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures Act to speed up cures and treatments for many devastating diseases. Both Trump and Clinton avoided conviction in the Senate. I was a Reagan domestic guy, he said. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. But what also stands out about Upton who turns 70 next year and as a University of Michigan journalism student dreamed of being a sportswriter covering the Cubs is just how well he has managed to get along with so many of his colleagues in what can be a rough business. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. [The commission] made changes that were over 350,000 so that was really the deciding factor.. In November 2013, in response to Americans losing their health insurance coverage because of the ACA, Upton proposed a bill that would allow them to retain it. Believing that Trump incited the mob on Jan. 6 to attack the Capitol, he voted to impeach him becoming one of just 10 House Republicans to do so and earning the presidents lasting ire. 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