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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 — 830

Yes26%

No73%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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Edward J. Markey

U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts

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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 138 sponsored · 324 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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)

subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026...

POLITICO Pro: 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)

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

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

Instead, Donald Trump chose to fund war. Congress must reclaim its constitutional authority and stop this illegal war now.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could fund Head Start in MA for 60 years.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could fund child care subsidies for every child in MA for two years.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could hire more than 250,000 school staff in MA, strengthening classrooms and supporting students.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could wipe out the average $30,000 student loan debt for more than 376,000 Bay Staters.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could fund Pell Grants for 1.5 million more students in MA, making college more affordable.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could multiply funding for mental health and substance use treatment and prevention in MA almost 60 times.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could fund the 50 Community Health Centers in MA, which provide care for over almost 820,000 Bay Staters, for 81 years.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could fund the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)—helping millions of families afford heating and cooling while electricity costs skyrocket – in MA for 75 years.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

$11.3 billion could nearly triple federal investments in Alzheimer’s research to accelerate cures and treatments.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

Trump’s illegal war with Iran cost $11.3 BILLION in the first six days alone. Here’s what that money could fund instead for the American people:

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 13(source)

Donald Trump is saying the quiet part out loud. He's driving up gas prices so his Big Oil cronies can rake in massive profits at your expense. No war with Iran.

Screenshot of Trump’s Truth Social post that reads, “The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. BUT, of far greater interest and importance to me, as President, is stoping an evil Empire, Iran, from having Nuclear Weapons, and destroying the Middle East and, indeed, the World. I won’t ever let that happen! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP.”

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 12(source)

www.cnn.com/world/live-n...

Live updates: Iran threatens energy infrastructure as Middle East conflict roils global economy | CNN

Iran has threatened to set oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East “on fire” if its energy sites are attacked. Follow live updates.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 12(source)

Trump launched this reckless war “hoping” to change the regime in Iran, “hoping” Iran would not close the Strait of Hormuz, and “hoping” gas prices would not go up. There was no plan. Hope is not a military strategy. This war is a tragic failure.

Iran's new supreme leader says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed in first purported message to public
The oil market is also seeing historic disruptions as Iran escalates attacks on global energy supplies and its neighbors.
Updated 1:57 PM EDT, Thu March 12, 2026

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 12(source)

I’m grateful to the first responders in Bloomfield Hills for their swift response at Temple Israel. Houses of worship must always be places of peace and safety. Antisemitism and violence have no place in our country.

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Sponsored Bills(138)

S. 4763 (119th)
A bill to establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and f…
S. 4717 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Instit…
S. 4725 (119th)
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for hi…
S. 4727 (119th)
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a st…
S. 4706 (119th)
A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statues to equalize the remedies available unde…

Cosponsored Bills(324)

S. 4776 (119th)
A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.
Joined: 2026-06-11
S. Res. 766 (119th)
A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination again…
Joined: 2026-06-11
S. 4724 (119th)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be un…
Joined: 2026-06-09
S. 4701 (119th)
A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights.
Joined: 2026-06-08
S. Res. 753 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050…
Joined: 2026-05-21

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Voting History

830 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-38)
2025-02-03	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30	—	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	YES	✕	Nomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29	—	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28	H.R. 23 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28	—	Confirm nominee	NO	YES	✕	Nomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27	—	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22	S. 6 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21	—	Begin consideration	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20	—	Confirm nominee	YES	YES	✓	Nomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20	S. 5 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17	S. 5 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15	S. 5 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15	S. 5 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13	S. 5 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	YES	✕	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09	S. 5 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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