I mean, you know, the top three candidates [on the statewide ballot in November] were all election deniers. Upton did so and the two wrote legislation requiring the government to publicize water quality issues when they arise. [15], Upton defeated Democratic nominee Scott Elliott, an art gallery owner, 65%32%. [14] He won the general election with 69% of the vote. 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. This is it for me, said Upton (R-Mich.), who was first elected to Congress in 1986 but faced a strong primary challenge from fellow Michigan GOP Rep. Bill Huizenga. This is it for me.. He thanked his staff and his supporters. 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. For all that, said Dingell, Uptons essential nature is one of fostering camaraderie, an ability to lighten the mood, lighten the situation and make people feel better. U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Flint Township, said he turned to Upton, as a senior member of the House, when he was looking for an ally to help him secure aid for Flint in the wake of lead contamination of its water supply beginning in 2014. After the attack on the Capitol building on January 6th, 2021, Upton was one of only a handful of Republican lawmakers, including freshman Michigan Representative Peter Meijer, to impeach former President Donald Trump for his involvement in the days deadly events. A moderate in a toxic place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress, He built a bipartisan legacy and took flak for impeaching Trump. 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. Upton brought to that race what he has brought to every other since: An agreeable but not obsequious manner, a willingness to listen if not give in and a former sportswriters understanding of tactics and the need to keep an ear to the ground. So far, 31 Democrats have announced they will not seek re-election. 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. "Fred knew well that if we are going to deliver real solutions for the American people we need to come together and listen to all perspectives, no matter how complicated the issue might be.". Upton thanked his constituents for placing their confidence in him. 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. (ne Vial) and Stephen Edward Upton (19242022[3]). Four were defeated in primaries, and four, including Upton, opted to retire. 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. Republicans in three counties in Uptons district voted to censure him after the vote to impeach Trump, but a committee of the Michigan GOP later voted 9-5 against a censure resolution by the state party. [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. [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. [75] He was later censured by the Cass County Republican Party for voting to remove Marjorie Taylor Greene from the House Education Committee. He also reminded Wolpe that when he began to represent Kalamazoo, he kept Wolpes staff on his team because they were excellent at constituent service. For other persons with similar names, see, Early life, education, and early political career. 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. But he made no mention of Trump in his speech or his decision to impeach him. Follow him on Twitter @tsspangler. 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. It is his civility that I, and Congress, will miss the most. 8373: The Right to Contraception Act. Hed be a friend even if we didnt serve in Congress together. 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. [102], Upton is a supporter of Michigan Wolverines athletics, as well as an enthusiastic Chicago Cubs baseball fan. Upton becomes the fourth Republican who voted to impeach Trump to announce their retirement this cycle, joining Reps. John Katko of New York, Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, and Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio. For that achievement worth billions to Michigan he received death threats. Thats probably our biggest achievement, Upton said. 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. 4 down and 6 to. in journalism from the University of Michigan in 1975. The Michigan Republican is the fourth House GOP member who voted for Trumps impeachment to announce that they will not run for reelection. Stockman, of course, wasnt any ordinary OMB director: He was chief progenitor of Reagans supply-side economics, arguing for deep cuts in taxes and government spending. Seven others are seeking other office. The decision follows months of Uptons hesitation to make an announcement about his political future. Hear this story. Rep. Fred Upton, one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House of Representatives, has decided to retire rather than seek reelection in 2022. Upton won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Democrat Paul Clements, Libertarian Erwin Haas, and Green Party candidate John Lawrence. He told FOX 17 about his decision and his vote to impeach former President Trump after Jan. 6. I mean, they really just sliced me up like Zorro, he said. There are plenty of those in Washington and elsewhere who consider Upton a moderate Republican, a tag that has followed him around for years. [60], In 2021, Upton was one of 29 Republicans to vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. They were able to roll it out eight to 10 months earlier than it would have happened. [58], In 2004 and 2006, Upton voted for a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage. [4] He attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's, graduating in 1971. 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. Democrats face a steep climb to keep the majority in both chambers later this year, as the GOP will only need a net gain of five seats to win back the majority in the House. 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. In 2020, for the 18th time, Upton won reelection to his seat representing Michigans 6th Congressional District. Upton, R-St. Joseph, is Michigans longest serving member of Congress. Zach Gibson/TNS [59] In 2019, he voted against the Equality Act, which would extend existing civil rights legislation to protect LGBT individuals from discrimination. 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. We lost at least five Congressional seats, Upton said. [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%). Rep. Fred Upton speaks to reporters outside the White House. [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. Only two of the 10 Republicans who voted for impeachment, Reps. David Valadao of California and Dan Newhouse of Washington, won reelection in November. Fred Upton is retiring after serving Michigan in Congress for 36 years. LANSING, MI After three decades representing West Michigan in Congress, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, announced his plan to retire on Tuesday. Upton won reelection with 50.2% of the vote against Democratic candidate Matt Longjohn (45.75%) and. He was a member of the House Problem Solvers caucus. He told FOX 17 about his decision and his vote to impeach former President Trump after Jan. 6. This content is only available to subscribers. Upton made the announcement. 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. Hes been an extraordinary leader.. Hes an authentic human being, hes unaffected by the position that he holds.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [57], In March 2021, Upton was one of eight Republicans to join the House majority in passing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation . [59], In 2013, Upton condemned controversial anti-gay remarks by Republican National Committeeman David Agema. 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. [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. [9], Upton won reelection to a second term with 71% of the vote. 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. JOSEPH For the first time in more than three decades, Southwest Michigan won't be represented by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Congress. 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. Its about 9 oclock at night. Upton was redrawn into the 4th district with Huizenga, who currently represents the 2nd district. That reaching across the aisle was important, that working together is how we get things done for the American people. The Michigan Republican is one of the longest-tenured Republicans in the House. 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. For the first time in 40 years, we lost the state House and the state Senate, Upton said. Part of his political base in southwestern Michigan was parceled into another district. [34] In 2016, Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act[35] into law, a bill Upton co-sponsored. Even the best stories have. She said, And they lived happily ever after. Indeed we will.. When I first ran, I thought Id be here 10.. With the redistricting in Michigan that went into effect this year, Upton would have been forced to run against U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, in the primary, due to new congressional district boundaries that place the two multi-term congressmen in the same district -- Michigans newly created Fourth District. "As a former boy scout, I believe in leaving thecampground better than one found it," Upton said in his floor remarks Tuesday. I got a lot of unfinished business that Im going to be working on now. 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. Rep. Upton also points to his work restoring jobs to the states vital auto industry and his work to protect the Great Lakes. [79][80], On October 21, 2021, Upton was one of nine House Republicans who voted to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress. He is now a Libertarian and also is retiring this year. But its important to remember his background. In fact, a bill named for him and Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell ensures the Great Lakes' safety against issues caused by pipelines below its surface. Trump endorsed a Republican primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. [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. "This is it for me," said Upton, R-St. Joseph. Leaders Came to View Climate Change as Fake Science", Scoop: Fred Upton joins bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus, A Legislative Solution For Net Neutrality Is At Hand. 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. 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. Unlimited access to subscriber only articles on desktop, tablet and mobile web. 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. We've received your submission. But suggesting John Dingell was in hell, as Trump did, and using the Dingell name in a dishonorable manner, he thought, was unacceptable from anyone." 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. Ive worked with seven administrations, seven House speakers none of them would call me a rubber stamp. 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. NOW WHAT? Newsletters on topics that interest you most. 4 down and 6 to go. [56] He has called for Congress to pass a bipartisan red flag law. He also served in the Subcommittee on Energy as a ranking member, the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, may be one of the most affable, easygoing politicians youll ever meet but when it comes to enemies, he sure can pick them. Someone asked my wife, Amy, what would be the next chapter? the outgoing lawmaker concluded, choking up as he spoke. WASHINGTON, April 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Representative Fred Upton on Tuesday said he will retire from Congress, marking the latest political exit by a Republican lawmaker who voted to impeach. Freds a mensch. 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. 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. 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. When we passed it, I called him, and Lonnie, his wife, answered the phone, Upton said. Upton agreed with Trump on many points, including his 2017 tax cuts, strengthening border security and immigration reform. 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. Indeed we will.. The closest he came to losing was in 2018, a wave year for Democrats nationally, when he beat Matt Longjohn 50%-46%. A free market no more? The centrist stalwart and dean of the Michigan delegation becomes the fourth Republican who voted to impeach Donald Trump to retire this election cycle. But no, this was our decision, independent of what I did with Trump, added Upton, who was first elected in 1986. [22] On January 17, 2012, Hoogendyk announced that he would challenge Upton in the primary, the winner of which would face the Democratic nominee, former marine and businessman Mike O'Brien. Michigan is just cratering, he said. Ultimately, it saved hundreds of thousands of Americans, Upton said. Hes a good person, said Ornstein. (WNDU) - One of the longest serving Republicans in the House of Representatives is retiring. 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. 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. Upton, 68, is the fourth Republican who backed impeachment to not seek reelection, joining Reps. John Katko of New York, Anthony Gonzalez of Ohio and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois. Upton would have kept more of his current territory than Huizenga would. On July 19, 2022, Upton and 46 other Republican Representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law. Upton said his choice had nothing to do with the animosity coming from Trump and his supporters. [6] He served on the congressional staff of U.S. Representative David Stockman from 1976 to 1980. THE FCC JUST KILLED NET NEUTRALITY. 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. 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. 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.. His district, numbered as the 4th district from 1987 to 1993, is based in Kalamazoo and stretches along the Michigan-Indiana border in the southwestern part of the state. U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, a longtime ally and friend of Upton, shared some kind words about him on. 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.. He said he worked alongside real giants who put principal over politics. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. 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 . A former chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Upton has played a major role in shaping post-Obamacare health care legislation. ", "To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words," she said. Looking back on his career, Upton talks proudly about legislative accomplishments like the 21st Century Cures Act one of the last bills President Barack Obama signed into law in 2016 which increased funding for health research and sped up approvals of drugs and medical devices at the Food and Drug Administration. My decision was really based on redistricting, he said. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. For almost four decades, Southwest Michigan constituents have known only one congressman: Fred Upton. [67], During Trump's presidency, Upton voted in line with Trump's stated position 78.6% of the time. 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. Norm Ornstein, senior fellow emeritus at the American Enterprise Institute and an expert on Congress who knows Upton well, said he doesnt accept the claim of many that the congressman is a moderate knowing that Upton is much more complicated than that. Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., speaks at the Capitol in 2020. Upton, 68, is the fourth Republican. As unassuming as he is, however, he has been no pushover. Our district had to grow by about 20,000 people. "[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." Copyright 2022 WILX. "[49] Upton added, "we're creating a fair and transparent approval process for cross-border energy projects, putting them all on a level playing field for the benefit of North American energy security, lower energy prices, and jobs. We made the right decision.. Hes a friend. [13], After redistricting, Upton faced a primary challenge from State Senator Dale Shugars. This bill was designed to protect access to contraceptives and health care providers' ability to provide contraceptives and information related to contraception. 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 statement on Uptons web site about his career says he remains focused on the issues that matter to folks in Southwest Michigan: Health care, jobs and economic growth, taking care of our military personnel and veterans, education, protecting our Great Lakes, delivering real results for families and businesses here at home, and much more., Homeowner watched via trail cam as man broke into hunting camp in Northern Michigan, stole several items, Alabama Jumpers: these snake-like worms are spreading across US, Powerball results for 04/04/22; jackpot worth $233 million. But, he said, its going to be a group that will have a seat at the table. 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. 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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. Even the best stories have a last chapter. If its good policy for Michigan, its good enough for all of us, added Upton, who was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump following last years Capitol riot. One of the longest serving Republicans in the House, Upton has decided to retire . "UPTON QUITS! 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.. 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. Thanks for contacting us. [30], Upton voted against passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has since voted in favor of its complete repeal. Over his 35 years in the House, Upton previously served on the House GOPs leadership steering committee and chaired the Energy and Commerce Committee. 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