Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. 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. When we passed it, I called him, and Lonnie, his wife, answered the phone, Upton said. Upton was reelected, defeating Democratic nominee Paul Clements, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, 58.5%36.4%. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Huizenga a few weeks ago and had vowed to try to unseat Upton after he, along with nine other Republicans, voted to impeach Trump for instigating the Jan.. Asked if it was discouraging to be one of only 29 House Republicans in the Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of members equally divided between parties committed to finding common ground on many of the key issues facing the nation, Upton answered in his usual upbeat manner. It wasnt even close. The closest he came to losing was in 2018, a wave year for Democrats nationally, when he beat Matt Longjohn 50%-46%. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. 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. "As a former boy scout, I believe in leaving thecampground better than one found it," Upton said in his floor remarks Tuesday. (WNDU) - One of the longest serving Republicans in the House of Representatives is retiring. [64] The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion. Long-time Republican Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan announced his retirement on Tuesday, and former President Donald Trump found immediate reason to celebrate. Kyle Stewart is an associate producer covering Congress for NBC News. Ultimately, it saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, Upton said. 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. Have House Republicans learnedthe lessons of their own history? Copyright 2023 CQ Roll Call. Upton joins 16 other Republican members of the House who will not contest their seat this fall. Upton agreed with Trump on many points, including his 2017 tax cuts, strengthening border security and immigration reform. He was in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1985, while Stockman served as OMB Director. 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. It wouldnt be difficult to list many more accomplishments, including having won 18 elections in a district that has swung politically in national elections. 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. When a mob of Trump supporters attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress met in joint session to certify the 2020 presidential election for Biden, Upton was alone in his office nearby. "[69][70], On December 18, 2019, Upton voted against both articles of impeachment against Trump. Gov. [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. November 14, 2021 at 6:09 pm EST By Taegan Goddard. Someone asked my wife, Amy, what would be the next chapter? the outgoing lawmaker concluded, choking up as he spoke. Huizenga beat little-known Democrat Joseph Alfonso by 12 points in November. But its important to remember his background. And then itll be more in the next Congress.. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. For almost four decades, Southwest Michigan constituents have known only one congressman: Fred Upton. [102], Upton is a supporter of Michigan Wolverines athletics, as well as an enthusiastic Chicago Cubs baseball fan. One of the longest serving Republicans in the House, Upton has decided to retire . 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. [citation needed], Upton was one of three Republicans to vote for H.R. 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. [28], Upton has been a member of moderate Republican factions The Tuesday Group and the Republican Main Street Partnership. Mobile app for news, photos and video on the go. Upton has said Trumps endorsement didn't force his hand, that it was more about redistricting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. During his 35-year tenure on Capitol Hill, Upton voted to impeach two presidents: Bill Clinton and Donald Trump, during Trumps second impeachment. Upton, 68, is the fourth Republican. But, he said, its going to be a group that will have a seat at the table. [14] He won the general election with 69% of the vote. Hear this story. (But) Ive never been a rubber stamp.. There are plenty of those in Washington and elsewhere who consider Upton a moderate Republican, a tag that has followed him around for years. 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. "This is it for . His retiring is a loss for this country and especially the people of Michigan.. Upton was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach then-President Donald Trump in January 2021, saying in a statement that our country cannot and will not tolerate any effort by any president to impede the peaceful transfer of power. Now, Upton is the fourth of those 10 to retire, joining Reps. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), John Katko (R-N.Y.) and Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) in exiting Congress. He dotes on his wife, Amey, and loudly sings the praises of his staff, calling it the best in the business, all while admitting that, when it comes to the details, Im a little bit of a micromanager.. Mr. Uptons leadership is bipartisan, commonsense, and empathetic, said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. This is my home; this is where Im going to be, he said with a smile. [56] He has called for Congress to pass a bipartisan red flag law. ", "To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words," she said. [7], Upton ran in Michigan's 4th congressional district against incumbent Mark Siljander, Stockman's successor. 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. Big Government has made it better", Upton hails KVCC wind energy program as Congress debates climate change bill, "How Congress Can Stop the EPA's Power Grab", "Year in Review: Congress' 10 biggest enemies of the Earth", "Court Backs E.P.A. 8373: To protect a person's ability to access contraceptives -- House Vote #385 -- Jul 21, 2022", "Democrats' contraception bill would force taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood", "House passes antitrust bill that hikes M&A fees as larger efforts targeting tech have stalled", "H.R. [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%). [77] Before the vote, he was one of few Republican lawmakers to openly express support for the commission. 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. I wish both he and Amey the best as they start their next chapter.. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. 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. [36] In 2018, Upton and Representative Debbie Dingell worked together on legislation designed to combat opioid addiction. [55], In 2019, Upton supported a bill that requires background checks for private firearm sales. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Local Republican groups censured Upton. JOSEPH For the first time in more than three decades, Southwest Michigan won't be represented by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Congress. [89][90], Upton's grandfather and eponym, Frederick Upton, was co-founder with his brother Louis Upton of appliance manufacturer and marketer Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Benton Harbor. Hed be a friend even if we didnt serve in Congress together. To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words, Dingell said. He is a fiscal conservative and an abortion opponent who has also voted multiple times to repeal the Affordable Care Act. This is it for me, he said about 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5. 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. [6] He served on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative David Stockman from 1976 to 1980. [75] He was later censured by the Cass County Republican Party for voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Education Committee. in journalism from the University of Michigan in 1975. Redrawn into the 4th district, Upton did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon his 18th term's expiration in 2023. [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. He is now the 16th Republican to retire or seek another office ahead of the 2022 midterms, compared with 31 Democrats. Everything must be on the table. 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. [6] He is a member of the Emil Verban Society.[99]. Upton, who previously chaired the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, leaves behind a record of bipartisan legislation. [59], In 2013, Upton condemned controversial anti-gay remarks by Republican National Committeeman David Agema. 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. [59] In 2019, he voted against the Equality Act, which would extend existing civil rights legislation to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination. Thats put him in a tough place because he also has wanted to be a loyal member of his party. So thats five electoral votes, thats committee representation on, whether it be ways and means or appropriations, or energy and commerce. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures Act to speed up cures and treatments for many devastating diseases. He thanked his wife, two kids and three grandkids for giving him so much to look forward to. 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." "This is. My focus was jobs and the economy. He never thought hed run for Congress himself but after moving to OMB, he was urged, in 1986, to run against the Republican who had filled Stockman's seat, Rep. Mark Siljander, a Christian archconservative. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Scott Wong is a senior congressional reporter for NBC News. And when Trump in 2019 lashed out at the Dingells both John, who had died earlier that year, and his wife and successor, Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Ann Arbor Upton called directly on the president to apologize. 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. Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), 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 that he has not yet decided if he will run for reelection in 2022, The Hill reports. "[39] Glenn Beck called Upton "all socialist" for supporting the bill. Hes one of the all-time greats, said U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., who will take over as chairman of the committee in the new Congress and is a close friend of Uptons. Thats who I am, he said. I worked daily on all things Michigan, Upton said. One of them was the late heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who lived in Uptons district and came to Washington to lobby for the Cures Act, even while suffering from Parkinsons disease. You know, this place is more toxic than ever before, he said. 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act -- House Vote #690 -- Dec 17, 2019", "H.R. It would have been a fun campaign, Upton said, but we would have had to raise a ton of money.. CQ Roll Call is a part of FiscalNote, the leading technology innovator at the intersection of global business and government. Indeed we will.. In making his announcement, Upton said he is looking forward to spending time with his family. The act allowed for expedited approval of important drugs and medical devices, and just four years after it was passed, helped shepherd along speedy approval of the nations first COVID-19 vaccine. Newsletters on topics that interest you most. [12], After redistricting, Upton decided to run in the newly redrawn Michigan's 6th congressional district, winning reelection to a fourth term with 62% of the vote. So far, 31 Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election. 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 attended the University of Michigan, obtaining a bachelors degree in journalism in 1975. Hes a friend. NOW WHAT? Upton said his choice had nothing to do with the animosity coming from Trump and his supporters. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. In all but two presidential elections since he has been in office 2012 and 2020 it has backed the national winner. [30], Upton voted against passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has since voted in favor of its complete repeal. He thanked his staff and his supporters. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Dearborn, followed Upton at the podium after he announced the news Tuesday. [37], In 2007 Upton co-sponsored the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which, among other things, mandated phased-in energy efficiency standards for most light bulbs. 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. If he has taken more nuanced stances than some, he argues it belies the politics of his district generally conservative, but also independent. [61] This bill expanded legal protections for transgender people, and contained provisions allowing transgender women to use women's shelters and serve time in prisons matching their gender identity. A free market no more? Fred really believed that he was an American first, Dingell said. Upton praised the salt of the earth people he has been blessed beyond measure to represent. 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. 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. Over the years, he has taken fire from both sides. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper. Even the best stories have a last chapter. I really do, even the few that dont always love me," he said. Fred Upton Mulls Possible Retirement. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. 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. If Upton ran, he would have faced off in the primary against Rep. Bill Huizenga, who was backed by Trump. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. 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. 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. While we may not have found harmony on every issue, Fred and I always managed to disagree without vitriolic rhetoric and mean-spirited language, Dingell said. Michigan is just cratering, he said. Upton won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Democrat Paul Clements, Libertarian Erwin Haas, and Green Party candidate John Lawrence. "Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers, none of them would call me a rubber stamp. I mean, they really just sliced me up like Zorro, he said. [86], Upton voted for H.R. As chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee from 2010-16, he led dozens of efforts and since then has continued to serve as a mentor and force for bipartisanship. Both Trump and Clinton avoided conviction in the Senate. Upton did so and the two wrote legislation requiring the government to publicize water quality issues when they arise. [78], In June 2021, Upton was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the AUMF against Iraq. [10], Upton defeated Ed Fredricks in the Republican primary, 63%37%. 4 down and 6 to go. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. He asked his wife, Amey, what their next chapter would be. Perhaps most importantly, however, he wrote along with U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo., and with help from then-Vice President Joe Biden the 21st Century Cures Act, a sweeping effort to accelerate medical advances. 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. A moderate in a toxic place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress, He built a bipartisan legacy and took flak for impeaching Trump. 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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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. The act establishes funds for biomedical research and to develop and implement a strategic plan for biomedical research. Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan In September, Trump endorsed Michigan state Rep. Steve Carra in a challenge to Upton, who the former President labeled a "RINO," or "Republican in name only.". It was one of the most drastic district changes in the entire state, and Upton would have been pitted against another longtime Michigan representative, Republican Bill Huizenga, had he not drawn the curtain on his political career. Upton defeated Shugars 66%32%. "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. 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. [68], In July 2019, Upton was one of four Republican House members to vote in support of a motion to condemn comments Trump made on Twitter calling on four Democratic Congresswomen, three of whom were born in the U.S., to "go back and help fix the totally broken and crime infested places from which they came. 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. He was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, Peninsular Chapter, and became a sports editor at The Michigan Daily and thought he might someday cover the Chicago Cubs. [43], Upton and Ed Whitfield co-sponsored H.R. I look at our district [hugging southern Lake Michigan]. CNN Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan, one of the 10 House Republicans to vote for impeachment against former President Donald Trump, announced on the House floor Tuesday that he was not running. Then, this fall, Upton said he followed up and called Alis widow, even though she no longer lives in Michigan, and left a voicemail on her cellphone: I just want to tell you that the governor and I cut the ribbon and the last leg of U.S. 31 is now open!, The Source for news on Capitol Hill since 1955. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. He says more time with family and possible a ski trip are immediately in order after his term expires. [2], Upton was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, the son of Elizabeth B. He said he worked alongside real giants who put principal over politics. 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. 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. But he made no mention of Trump in his speech or his decision to impeach him. Upton had no desire to represent an area that didnt even slightly resemble the 6th district he had served reliably for so many years. [72][73] He ultimately did so alongside nine other Republicans on January 13. This content is only available to subscribers. In 2020, for the 18th time, Upton won reelection to his seat representing Michigans 6th Congressional District. [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. I have not changed my stripes or my number, he told Wolpe as reported at the time by MLive. For the first time in 40 years, we lost the state House and the state Senate, Upton said. Rep. Upton also points to his work restoring jobs to the states vital auto industry and his work to protect the Great Lakes. Upton thanked his constituents for placing their confidence in him. 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. [52], Upton introduced legislation to reverse the FCC's ruling on net neutrality in 2015. 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. But when confronted with the ugly reality of what Trump did (in denying the outcome of the 2020 election), when push really came to shove and others showed a high level of moral cowardice, he took the right course.. "UPTON QUITS! YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. Rep. Fred Upton, perennial target of disenchanted conservatives in Michigan's 6th Congressional District, is headed for a pitched battle in the 2022 Republican primary after former President. He has been a devoted public servant for 35 years, Dingell said. But this past spring, Upton announced that after 36-years serving the region in Washington, he was retiring. Ironically, it was a nasty campaign tactic by his Republican primary opponent that helped Upton win his first run for Congress in 1986. 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. Here we are, two years later, no one has provided the evidence that showed that those states that were in question, that the vote wouldve been overturned., I dont have any regrets, he added. 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. For other persons with similar names, see, Early life, education, and early political career. 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. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. For me, (Uptons departure) is more of a personal loss, said Kildee. That reaching across the aisle was important, that working together is how we get things done for the American people. Is there a worldwide run on the Bank of the United States of America? Hes a good person, said Ornstein. 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. 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