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. No, no, its getting things done, he said. Prior to being elected to Congress in 1986, Upton worked for President Ronald Reagan in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Upton was reelected, defeating Democratic nominee Paul Clements, a political science professor at Western Michigan University, 58.5%36.4%. Michigan Democrats were also affected by redistricting, with Rep. Brenda Lawrence announcing her retirement in January after her hometown was drawn into a district currently represented by fellow Democrat Debbie Dingell. "If its good policy for Michigan, its good enough for all of us," he said. Trump said in a statement. 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. 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. I didnt want to get the news, she replied. [62], In 2021, Upton was one of 33 Republicans to vote for the LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act.[63]. After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation . It was out of our hands, I mean, it is what it is, he said. All rights reserved (About Us). Someone asked my wife, Amy, what would be the next chapter? the outgoing lawmaker concluded, choking up as he spoke. Thats probably our biggest achievement, Upton said. [102], Upton is a supporter of Michigan Wolverines athletics, as well as an enthusiastic Chicago Cubs baseball fan. [83][84], Upton voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. Thanks again to the people of my district who placed their faith and confidence in me all these years, Upton said on the morning of April 5. 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. [100][101] Open Secrets reported that Upton had a net worth of $78 million in 2018, making him one of Congress's richest members. 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. 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. View Comments. JOSEPH For the first time in more than three decades, Southwest Michigan won't be represented by U.S. Rep. Fred Upton in Congress. 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. [87] The bill would also fund Planned Parenthood. Even the best stories have the last chapter, Upton said. My decision was really based on redistricting, he said. [33], In 2013, Upton introduced a bill that would grant the Food and Drug Administration more power to regulate drug compounding in the wake of the New England Compounding Center meningitis outbreak. Upton was redrawn into the 4th district with Huizenga, who currently represents the 2nd district. Upton won with 55.9% of the vote, defeating Democrat Paul Clements, Libertarian Erwin Haas, and Green Party candidate John Lawrence. He asked his wife, Amey, what their next chapter would be. Its something hed like to see more of after he leaves, and is telling incoming lawmakers as much. The same goes for the Democrats he faced. [57], In March 2021, Upton was one of eight Republicans to join the House majority in passing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021. Others losing badly, whos next?" IE 11 is not supported. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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My advice is, find some friends on both sides of the isle, he said. Over the years, he has taken fire from both sides. Upton won the Republican primary 55%45%[8] and the general election with 62% of the vote. Upton announced his retirement in a speech on the House floor Tuesday morning. 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. 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. 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. [4] He attended Shattuck-Saint Mary's, graduating in 1971. "This is it for me," said Upton, R-St. Joseph. 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. 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). You know, this place is more toxic than ever before, he said. 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. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. 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. But no, this was our decision, independent of what I did with Trump, added Upton, who was first elected in 1986. Others losing badly, whos next? Trump wrote. 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. "UPTON QUITS! Upton had no desire to represent an area that didnt even slightly resemble the 6th district he had served reliably for so many years. Zach Gibson/TNS I mean, they really just sliced me up like Zorro, he said. 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. [65], In 2019, during the 116th Congress, Upton broke with his party, one of seven Republicans to side with Democrats by voting for legislation that would fund government services and end a shutdown. [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. Debbie was my first call, said Upton. [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. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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. In remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives, Upton praised the "salt of the earth" people he has been "blessed beyond measure" to represent. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. 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A moderate in a toxic place, Fred Upton says goodbye to Congress, He built a bipartisan legacy and took flak for impeaching Trump. 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. [10], Upton defeated Ed Fredricks in the Republican primary, 63%37%. Speaking to reporters afterward, Upton pointed to redistricting as a key factor in his decision to retire,. Isnt the country more important than this? Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. Rep. Fred Upton speaks to reporters outside the White House. Trump had endorsed a GOP primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures Act to speed up cures and treatments for many devastating diseases. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)AP. 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. Its about 9 oclock at night. 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. 910, the Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011. This content is only available to subscribers. 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). "[42] He led a failed effort to stop the Obama administration from enforcing the new energy standards. Part of his political base in southwestern Michigan was parceled into another district. 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. Fred really believed that he was an American first, Dingell said. [51] In 2018, he joined the Climate Solutions Caucus. He told FOX 17 about his decision and his vote to impeach former President Trump after Jan. 6. She said, And they lived happily ever after. Indeed we will.. 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 [39], Upton's website once stated: "I strongly believe that everything must be on the table as we seek to reduce carbon emissions. After that, his only plan is to stay close to the area that he represented faithfully for 36-years. Upton attended the University of Michigan, obtaining a bachelors degree in journalism in 1975. 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. For me, (Uptons departure) is more of a personal loss, said Kildee. 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. [67], During Trump's presidency, Upton voted in line with Trump's stated position 78.6% of the time. There are plenty of those in Washington and elsewhere who consider Upton a moderate Republican, a tag that has followed him around for years. 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. [19] In the general election, he defeated Cooney, 62%34%. [34] In 2016, Obama signed the 21st Century Cures Act[35] into law, a bill Upton co-sponsored. I was a Reagan domestic guy, he said. The negativity, amplified by social media and cable news channels, led to a spate of fringe and in Uptons view, unelectable candidates winning Republican primaries this year. 4 down and 6 to go," the former president . It's complicated", Congressman Fred Upton condemns Dave Agema's gay marriage comments, "Roll Call 86 Roll Call 86, Bill Number: H. R. 1620, 117th Congress, 1st Session", "House Renews Violence Against Women Act, But Senate Hurdles Remain", "H.R. (In) their resolution they stated that her comments have not been out of line with anyone elses comments. Really? Upton tweeted. Upton praised the salt of the earth people he has been blessed beyond measure to represent. And he flew in from meetings in Cambodia to make it by game time. "This is it for . His retiring is a loss for this country and especially the people of Michigan.. Our baseball bats not as big as it used to be.. Rep. Fred Upton, a Republican from Michigan, listens during a news. [16], Upton defeated Democratic nominee Kim Clark, 61%38%. We changed the law allowing the process.. Freds a mensch. Trump celebrated Uptons retirement on Tuesday, writing in a statement, UPTON QUITS! 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. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. A free market no more? But one of his most recent decisions in office proved to be one of his most controversial. 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. 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. Twenty-five contested elections yielded 25-consecutive wins for the 69-year-old. Four were defeated in primaries, and four, including Upton, opted to retire. [86], Upton voted for H.R. This is a developing story that will be updated throughout the day. For other persons with similar names, see, Early life, education, and early political career. [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. Thanks for contacting us. [citation needed], Upton was one of three Republicans to vote for H.R. Hes a friend. 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. 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. When we passed it, I called him, and Lonnie, his wife, answered the phone, Upton said. People dont really care if you have an R or a D, they just want the job done.. 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. He does have this magnetic pull on 35%-40% of the base and theyre going to be there for him.. Bipartisanship cripples legislative efforts, and even Michigans political landscape has changed drastically. [60], In 2021, Upton was one of 29 Republicans to vote to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. 1158: DHS Cyber Hunt and Incident Response Teams Act -- House Vote #690 -- Dec 17, 2019", "H.R. Trump endorsed a Republican primary challenger against Upton, state Rep. Steve Carra. [40], In April 2009, Upton said that "climate change is a serious problem that necessitates serious solutions. 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. [78], In June 2021, Upton was one of 49 House Republicans to vote to repeal the AUMF against Iraq. [1] After Sander Levin retired at the end of the 115th Congress, Upton became the dean of Michigan's congressional delegation. He thanked his staff and his supporters. 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. 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. 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. Upton laughed and explained he was still working on getting the highway funding, but the good news was about the Cures Act. "[41] But "Upton has gradually retreated from his moderate stance on climate change and carbon emissions. When I first ran, I thought Id be here 10.. counties, Man in critical condition after stabbing in Lansing, suspect arrested, Charlotte Mayor announces he will not seek re-election in November, Holt High School Robo-Rams ready to take on international robotics tournament, Michigan State University creates resource office for victims of campus shooting. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022 -- House Vote #362 -- Jul 15, 2022", "H.R. "[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. This bill was designed to protect access to contraceptives and health care providers' ability to provide contraceptives and information related to contraception. [11] In the general election, he was reelected to a third term with 58% of the vote. [59], In 2013, Upton condemned controversial anti-gay remarks by Republican National Committeeman David Agema. Indeed we will.. Everything must be on the table. And then itll be more in the next Congress.. Redrawn into the 4th district, Upton did not seek reelection in 2022, and retired from Congress upon his 18th term's expiration in 2023. This is it for me, Upton said on the floor. Fred is a dear friend to me, he was Johns best friend. Rep. Upton also points to his work restoring jobs to the states vital auto industry and his work to protect the Great Lakes. Shortly after Uptons announcement, Trump released a brief statement cheering the decision. We've received your submission. 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. Among other things, it would allocate funding for research into new, non-addictive pain relievers. who on Jan. 3 will officially leave Congress, bill to rebuild roads, bridges and other infrastructure, In Michigan and across US, it was a bad night for Trump, Rep. Fred Upton announces retirement from Congress, has been in US House since 1987, secure aid for Flint in the wake of lead contamination, His picks lost badly and Republicans gave up control, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. He is a member of the Republican Party. [56] He has called for Congress to pass a bipartisan red flag law. 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. 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. 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. Contact Todd Spangler: tspangler@freepress.com. This crap about election denial, overturning Michigan (the vote in 2020), that doesn't sell well with independents it has created mistrust. But he doesnt rule out Trump becoming the partys nominee in 24. Upton joins 16 other Republican members of the House who will not contest their seat this fall. "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.". 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. When Politico recently suggested that his name might be floated as a candidate for House speaker if Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of California cant get the votes he needs anyone can be named speaker, theoretically, with a majority vote in the entire House and the suggestion was that the well-liked Upton might be able to peel off enough Democratic and Republican votes to win he waved it off casually. 4 down and 6 to go. 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. To him, bipartisan and compromise are not forbidden words, Dingell 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. He cited several career highlights, including bipartisan passage of the 21st Century Cures . [20], In 2011, Hoogendyk met with the Club for Growth, a conservative 501(c)4 organization, about running against Upton again. U.S. Rep. Fred Upton (R-St. Joseph) is the only other Republican in Michigan's congressional delegation who has stated that Biden is the winner of the 2020 presidential election. 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. 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. Upton would have faced Rep. Bill Huizenga, who President Trump endorsed in March, in the Republican primary for Michigans new 4th district. [5] He earned a B.A. 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. In 2020, for the 18th time, Upton won reelection to his seat representing Michigans 6th Congressional District. 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. I really do, even the few that dont always love me," he said. Oklahoma governor calls for resignations after county officials reportedly 10 key questions for this weeks historic UFO hearing. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022. He was a member of the House Problem Solvers caucus. Upton thanked his constituents for placing their confidence in him. [64] The bill would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, and protect the free exercise of religion. 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