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[66], In February 2021, Upton voted against a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill that provided $10 billion in federal aid to Michigan. Shortly after Uptons announcement, Trump released a brief statement cheering the decision. Starting his career in politics working for the Office of Budget Management in the administration of President Ronald Regan, Upton says hes seen a great change in politics since he first arrived in Washington. I know that Mr. Upton will continue getting things done for Michiganders and leading on the issues that matter most in our great state.. CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. [5] He earned a B.A. And she said it would be and they lived happily ever after, Upton said. In an April 5 speech on the House floor, Upton announced his intent to retire, having served for 18 consecutive terms in the House of Representatives. 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. Upton won by 16 percentage points. As to whether he made the right choice of a career, Upton answers this way: As a huge U-M supporter, football coach Jim Harbaugh asked him whether he wanted to serve as honorary co-captain for a game this year. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. I really do, even the few that dont always love me," he said. That vote made him the only member of Congress in history to vote to impeach two presidents, having backed the effort to oust President Bill Clinton in December 1998. 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. Thanks for contacting us. The new district covers southern Ottawa County to northern Berrien County, including all of Allegan and Van Buren counties, Uptons hometown of St. Joseph, a portion of Kalamazoo County, and Battle Creek. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures . U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, followed Upton at the podium after he announced the news Tuesday. 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. He is a member of the Republican Party. Ukraine impacted multiple ways by leaked US material, Kansas City homeowner accused of shooting Black teen charged with two felonies, 5 takeaways from Jim Jordans NYC hearing into Alvin Bragg and crime, McConnell returns to Capitol as GOP faces full plate of challenges, Schumer pans McCarthys one-year debt ceiling extension as terrible idea, GOP confronts raucous field hearing on NYC crime. The move turned a tight race into a 55-45 percent loss for Siljander. He was in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1985, while Stockman served as OMB Director. He also led countless efforts to help west Michigan including spending decades on a project linking US-31 to Interstate 94 in Berrien County, which was finally completed this year. 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. Upton would have faced Rep. Bill Huizenga, who President Trump endorsed in March, in the Republican primary for Michigans new 4th district. I wish both he and Amey the best as they start their next chapter.. Upton didnt explicitly say so at the time, but newly drawn congressional lines the result of a voter approved redistricting commission decimated the area he represented since 1986. Frederick Stephen Upton (born April 23, 1953) is an American politician who served as a U.S. representative from Michigan from 1987 to 2023, representing the state's 6th congressional district since 1993. [83][84], Upton voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. [75] He was later censured by the Cass County Republican Party for voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Education Committee. April 5, 2022 Facing new district lines and a tough primary race, Representative Fred Upton of Michigan, announced his retirement on Tuesday, becoming the fourth House Republican who voted to. But he made no mention of Trump in his speech or his decision to impeach him. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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 Oklahoma governor calls for resignations after county officials reportedly 10 key questions for this weeks historic UFO hearing. One of the last acts signed into law by President Barack Obama, it would help pave the way for a COVID-19 vaccine to be speedily brought to the public beginning in late 2020. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. [citation needed], Upton was one of three Republicans to vote for H.R. He turned in a big fundraising quarter to end 2021, and he spent more than $400,000 in early 2022 to air a TV ad in which he declared, Im not afraid to take on anyone when theyre wrong and work with anyone whos right.. He told FOX 17 about his decision and his vote to impeach former President Trump after Jan. 6. When the late Howard Wolpe, a Kalamazoo Democrat who left Congress when his district was merged into Uptons, fired off a letter accusing Upton of moving too far to the right to gain his chairmanship in 2011, Upton fired back noting that there had been Democratic support for rolling back some regulations. He was there when John died. But Carra dropped out of the race when redistricting drew both Upton and his GOP colleague, Rep. Bill Huizenga, into the same district, setting up a member-on-member primary. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Excellence in Education Award Nominations, ELECTION RESULTS: See races across West Michigan. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Over the years, he faced several Republican challengers but always defeated them handily. His retirement is a loss for this country and especially the people of Michigan.. Upton made the announcement. For me, (Uptons departure) is more of a personal loss, said Kildee. Rep. Debbie Dingell, whose late husband John, worked across the aisle with Upton during his career, took the podium immediately after Uptons announcement, to reflect on the work they had accomplished together. So Ive been here 36 years. Only two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Reps. David Valadao of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington, won reelection in November. Washington After 36 years in Congress, Republican U.S. Rep. Fred Upton has emptied his three offices, turned in the keys and shipped 102 boxes of his papers to . UPTON QUITS! Five other House Republicans who did not vote to impeach Trump are also retiring this cycle. But he showed every indication he might run for another term until April an independent redistricting commission had redrawn his district, putting him and another incumbent Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Holland Township, in a fight for the same seat. In making his announcement, Upton said he is looking forward to spending time with his family. Trump had endorsed a GOP primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 4/4/2023), Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Upton, whose grandfather co-founded Whirlpool Corp. and whose father fought in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, began his career in politics as an aide to former Rep. David Stockman, R-Mich., and later worked for Stockman when he became President Ronald Reagans budget director. [31] The essence of his bill was to allow insurance companies to maintain their individual insurance market policies according to state insurance rules that were in effect as of 2013. Copyright 2022 WILX. The decision to indict the then-president made him a target of Trump and his supporters. An independent commission in 2021 cut off the southern portion of Uptons old district, including a middle school named after him in his hometown of St. Joseph, and stretched it across the bottom of the state all the way to Lake Erie. [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%). "[45], In 2012, Upton, as chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, said that Congress's refusal to set greenhouse gas limits "constituted a decision and that lawmakers should act now to reverse the EPA emissions rules." If you want a rubber stamp as your congressman, Im the wrong guy, Upton continued in the ad, which touted his work in Congress on taxes, law enforcement and fighting diseases. Prior to being elected to Congress in 1986, Upton worked for President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Upton defeated Shugars 66%32%. 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. Seven others are seeking other office. [59] In 2019, he voted against the Equality Act, which would extend existing civil rights legislation to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination. Upton chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee from 2010-2016, sat on the House Health Subcommittee since 1991, and is a founder and vice-chair of the Problem Solvers Bipartisan Caucus a caucus that works to gain bipartisan traction on important bills including the recently-passed CHIPS Act. These folks are truly the salt of the earth, and I love them all. You know, this place is more toxic than ever before, he said. [21] Upton had been criticized for not being conservative enough by Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, FreedomWorks, Right to Life of Michigan, and the Southwest Michigan Tea Party Patriots. Hes been an extraordinary leader.. Rep. Fred Upton speaks to reporters outside the White House. We made the right decision.. 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. 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. 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. Upton would have kept more of his current territory than Huizenga would. If Upton ran, he would have faced off in the primary against Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was backed by Trump. In all but two presidential elections since he has been in office 2012 and 2020 it has backed the national winner. 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. My district was cut like Zorro three different ways, the Michigan Republican told reporters. [38] At the time, he noted that the legislation, ultimately signed into law by President George W. Bush, would "help preserve energy resources and reduce harmful emissions, all while saving American families billions of dollars on their electric bills. [58], In 2004 and 2006, Upton voted for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. Huizenga beat little-known Democrat Joseph Alfonso by 12 points in November. Moderate Rep. Fred Upton announced his retirement from Congress in an emotional House floor speech Tuesday, telling his colleagues that even the best stories have a last chapter.. Uptons not sure whats next for him though hell stay in St. Joseph only that he wont be in the U.S. House. "Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers, none of them would call me a rubber stamp. Upton joins 16 other Republican members of the House who will not contest their seat this fall. He also served in the Subcommittee on Energy as a ranking member, the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022 -- House Vote #362 -- Jul 15, 2022", "H.R. As for Trumps impact in Michigans top-of-the-ballot races, its already known: His picks lost badly and Republicans gave up control of the state Legislature for the first time in decades. He released a profanity-laced voicemail that contained death threats and against him, his family and staff, and some GOP colleagues wanted those 13 lawmakers booted off their committees. People dont really care if you have an R or a D, they just want the job done.. But Carra later dropped out, and Trump switched his endorsement to GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga, as redistricting put Upton on a collision course with Huizenga for the newly drawn district. 1158),[85] which effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). Rep. Upton also points to his work restoring jobs to the states vital auto industry and his work to protect the Great Lakes. [1] After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation. Ironically, it was a nasty campaign tactic by his Republican primary opponent that helped Upton win his first run for Congress in 1986. But in retelling stories about important bills, Uptons fondest memories are about the people who helped get them passed. 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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Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. [78], In June 2021, Upton was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the AUMF against Iraq. All rights reserved. It is his civility that I, and Congress, will miss the most. Fred really believed that he was an American first - that reaching across the aisle was important, that working together was how to get things done for the American people. He was first elected in 1986. [18], Upton defeated former State Representative Jack Hoogendyk in the Republican primary, 57%43%. It wasnt even close. After that, his only plan is to stay close to the area that he represented faithfully for 36-years. But this past spring, Upton announced that after 36-years serving the region in Washington, he was retiring. [57], In March 2021, Upton was one of eight Republicans to join the House majority in passing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021. [28], Upton has been a member of moderate Republican factions The Tuesday Group and the Republican Main Street Partnership. 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. I worked daily on all things Michigan, Upton said. Glenn Beck called him all socialist. The conservative Club for Growth took out TV ads against him. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. And when he appeared to swing to the right after the Tea Party takeover of the U.S. House in 2011 and led efforts as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee to curb greenhouse gas regulations, the American Lung Association went after him and the L.A. Times called him Earths biggest enemy, even though Upton has always maintained he has tried to balance environmental concerns with the economy. [6] He served on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative David Stockman from 1976 to 1980. (WNDU) - One of the longest serving Republicans in the House of Representatives is retiring. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022.
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