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U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
Born
July 11, 1946
Age 79
Phone
(202) 224-2742
Office
255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Massachusetts

Edward J. Markey

Edward John Markey is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from the state of Massachusetts, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he served 20 terms as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district from 1976 to 2013. Before that, he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976. When Senator Patrick Leahy retired in 2023, Markey became the dean of New England's Congressional delegation.

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Voting Record — 772
Yes24%
No75%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align95%
Cross-party0%
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Edward J. Markey headshot
Edward J. Markey
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 130 sponsored · 307 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 16(source)
RFK Jr.’s reckless anti-science crusade is turning deadly in the Commonwealth and across the country. He continues to spread vaccine misinformation, cut lifesaving NIH-funded research, and dismantle our public health infrastructure. RFK Jr. must end his Make America Sick Agenda.
Graphic of Newsweek headline that reads, "America is getting sicker, not healthier, under Trump and RFK Jr. | Opinion." Background photo is of President Trump and HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Full text of story linked in reply.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 16(source)
Let me get this straight: DHS collected sensitive biometric data they shouldn’t have — and now they can’t even locate it? Outrageous doesn’t begin to cover it.
Politico Pro Gift article FEDERAL Trump administration doesn’t know what happened to ICE's photos of protesters A DOJ attorney told a judge that the agency needs to investigate what happened to photos taken of protesters in Maine. Avatar of Alfred Ng By: Alfred Ng | 03/16/2026 03:17 PM EDT
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 16(source)
Last month, I demanded that Trump end this embargo now, as economic conditions grow dire, risking regional humanitarian and refugee crises. We are at a breaking point. www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r....
Markey, Warren, McGovern Demand Trump End Crushing Sanctions on Cuba Before Humanitarian Situation Worsens | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts
Letter Text (PDF) Washington (February 25, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator...
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 16(source)
Cuba has gone dark. Trump’s vindictive oil embargo – along with a sanctions regime that has starved Cuba of opportunities to develop its solar and wind – is depriving innocent Cuban citizens of basic necessities and creating a humanitarian crisis. Trump must end the embargo.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 16(source)
The Federal Censorship Commission is threatening broadcasters who don’t cover Trump’s illegal Iran war the way he wants. Democracies don’t censor the media, authoritarians do. I’m demanding that Brendan Carr resign, now.
Screenshot of letter text, full text linked in reply.
Screenshot of letter text, full text linked in reply.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 16(source)
Trump chose this war and now he wants help. Why would NATO help protect the Strait of Hormuz after Trump did not consult with NATO before he launched this illegal war in Iran? Trump was recently threatening to attack Greenland, part of NATO. Mr. “I don’t need allies” now wants them.
NPR: Trump threatens NATO allies over Strait of Hormuz help Updated March 16, 20267:58 AM ET By NPR Staff
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)
Americans are in for a crude awakening at the pump. Trump’s illegal war in Iran is costing people $1.8 billion more per week on gas. That money could fund home energy tax credits, electric vehicle rebates, and more. We must end the war and break our addiction to fossil fuels.
Graphic that reads, "Trump is waging war at the pump." Below it reads "National gas prices:" with a crossed out gas price reading $2.94 for One Month Ago and a gas price reading $3.63 for Today. Below it reads "Massachusetts gas prices:" with a crossed out gas price reading $2.90 for One Month Ago and a gas price reading $3.46 for Today. Below it reads "Americans are spending $1.8 Billion more per week on gas."
Graphic reads $1.8 Billion per week could have paid for: A big tax rebate on a new electric vehicle for 240,000 driver New solar panels on 59,000 homes Energy efficient home tax credits for 562,500 homes ***Republicans cut all of these programs in the Big Ugly Bill
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)
A Massachusetts small business owner testified this week that health insurance premiums for his business are rising 27% this year. This is not sustainable. When MAGA Republicans refuse to lower health care costs, small businesses and workers pay the price.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)
A win for veterans. A federal judge saw through Trump’s illegal union-busting of VA workers. The dedicated people who care for veterans every day now have their labor rights protected. When the VA is strong, our veterans benefit.
Screenshot of headline reading: Judge reverses Trump administration order to scuttle VA labor contract The U.S. District judge said the VA’s termination of the collective bargaining agreement appeared to be an act of retaliation against public-sector unions.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)
It’s simple: more exposure to ethylene oxide means more cases of cancer for workers and communities. Trump’s EPA is rolling back our protections against these toxic emissions—we can’t let the EPA put polluter profits over the health of our families.
The New York Times @nytimes Breaking News: The EPA moved to weaken limits on emissions of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas. From nytimes.com
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Voting History
772 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 76 (119th)Begin considerationNOT_VOTINGYES—Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
2025-11-19S.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-11-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-11-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionNOYES✕Motion to Table Agreed to (76-24)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10H.R. 5371 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-09H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-07S. 3012 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-06S.J. Res. 90 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)
2025-11-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-43)
2025-11-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-11-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-11-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-11-04H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 88 (119th)Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 88YESYES✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-10-30S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 80NONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 77 (119th)Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 77YESYES✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 69 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (25-72)
2025-10-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-29S.J. Res. 80 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-10-28S.J. Res. 81 (119th)Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 81YESYES✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-10-28—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-28—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-10-28—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-28H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-27—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (58-40)
2025-10-27—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-10-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-45)
2025-10-23S. 3012 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-22—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-22—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-10-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-10-20H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16H.R. 4016 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-34)
2025-10-16H.R. 5371 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)

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