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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

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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 130 sponsored · 307 cosponsored

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

$25 billion for Trump’s war of choice. And that's just how much Pete Hegseth is willing to admit they're spending. American families and small businesses can’t afford healthcare. They can’t afford electric bills. And they can’t afford Trump’s tariff taxes. End Trump’s war now.

U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official | Reuters

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

Today's SCOTUS ruling doesn't uphold the law, it destroys it. The ultra-right-wing, captured Supreme Court has sacrificed Black and Brown votes to gift Republicans more seats in Congress that they're incapable of winning at the polls. This is a huge blow to our democracy and to racial justice.

Supreme Court Deals Further Blow to Voting Rights Act

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

Trump wants to cut a quarter billion dollars for worker protection programs that help keep you safe on the job. He already gave billionaire CEOs a tax cut—now he wants to sacrifice your health to them too.

Trump’s Budget Cuts:
- $234 MILLION FROM WORKER PROTECTIONS
Budget of the U.S. Government
Worker Protection Agencies (-$234 million). The Budget emphasizes outreach, education, and assistance—rather than harsh penalties—for employers and workers trying to comply with labor laws and standards, and eliminates overbearing and burdensome regulations. This approach makes better use of taxpayer dollars while prioritizing worker safety and American economic strength. The Budget eliminates wasteful and unnecessary spending to refocus the Department’s worker protection agencies on the core missions of protecting American workers’ safety, health, wages, and benefits. For example, the Budget proposes to eliminate OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grants, which under previous administrations:

Were weaponized to fund questionable activities such as “workers’ rights training,” for migrant farmworkers, as opposed to occupational safety training; and

Funded woke organizations like the National Day Labor

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

From reversing their stance on the pesticide RoundUp after meeting with its CEO, to appointing a Chevron & Big Tobacco lobbyist as a senior health official — this administration doesn't have a "Make America Healthy Again" agenda - it has a "Make Corporate Donors Richer" agenda.

Former tobacco industry executive Stephen Sayle has been appointed to a senior leadership role at the CDC.

Sayle was a lobbyist for Chevron before working for Big Tobacco.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

dailyenergyinsider.com/news/52052-f...

Final LIHEAP funds released after bipartisan push from U.S. senators - Daily Energy Insider

Following weeks of bipartisan pressure from lawmakers on Capitol Hill, the federal government said it’s releasing the remaining round of funds for the Low-Income Home…

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

I’m relieved the rest of this year’s LIHEAP funds are finally being released—following pressure from me and other Senators across the aisle. Heating and cooling assistance is critical for families to stay safe and healthy. No one should have to choose between bills and chills.

Final LIHEAP funds released after bipartisan push from U.S. senators

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

BP profits more than double as oil prices soar in Iran war

First-quarter profits of $3.2bn prompt outrage from campaigners, who say figures come at expense of consumers

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)

It’s the same playbook over and over again: Trump sows chaos. Big Oil profits. American families pay.

BP profits more than double as oil prices soar in Iran war
First-quarter profits of $3.2bn prompt outrage from campaigners, who say figures come at expense of consumers

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 28(source)

www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Senator Markey Statement on Cuba War Powers Vote | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Washington (April 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 28(source)

My Statement on the Cuba War Powers Vote.

Screenshot of statement. Full text linked in reply.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 28(source)

Our kids deserve more investment, not less, but Trump wants to gut K-12 funding by $8.5 billion. His budget gets an F for bankrupting the future.

Trump’s Budget Cuts:
- $8.5 BILLION FROM K-12
Budget of the U.S. Government
K-12 Program Eliminations and Consolidations (-$8.5 billion). Despite the billions of dollars that the Federal Government invests in K-12 education annually, America’s education system continues to fail students. Similar to the 2026 Budget, the Budget takes action to address the alarming decline in student proficiency rates by eliminating bureaucratic interference from the Department and returning education authority to the States with the consolidation or elimination of over two dozen elementary and secondary education grant programs. Seventeen programs, totaling $6.5 billion, are consolidated into the MEGA grants program, allowing States to fund those activities based on their needs without Federal prescription. Twelve other programs, totaling $2.1 billion, are eliminated to reduce the Federal role in education and curb unnecessary or ineffective investments, including:

Teacher Quality Partnership (-$70 mill

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 28(source)

www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/b...

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 28(source)

Trump owns this disastrous war in Iran and ever-rising gas prices. And there is no end in sight. It’s Trump at the pump.

The New York Times

U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran
The jump on Tuesday of 1.6 percent was the highest percentage increase in more than a month.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 28(source)

Trump wants a $1.5 trillion slush fund for his “Department of War.” That’s eight times what he wants to spend on health and education combined. Americans want health care—not warfare.

Trump’s Budget Cuts:
- 1.5 TRILLION TO FUND WAR
Budget of the U.S. Government
The Budget for the Department of War (DOW) advances President Trump’s delivery of peace through strength by reinvesting in the foundations of American military power—from defense industrial capacity to the readiness and health of the force—and ensuring the United States maintains the world’s most powerful and capable military. America has already begun to strengthen and reinvigorate the military by committing tens of billions of dollars to new and innovative programs such as the Golden Dome for America, and making critical investments in the defense industrial base. By continuing to provide the resources necessary to rebuild America’s military, the Budget re-establishes deterrence, revives the warrior ethos of America’s Armed Forces, and prioritizes investments against the most acute national security threats. The Budget restores the readiness and lethality of the force by ensuring America’s warfighters are t

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 27(source)

At a time when HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is demonizing vaccines and measles cases are surging, Trump wants to cut $356 MILLION from the agency responsible for preventing and responding to health emergencies. How exactly does this Make America Healthy Again?

Trump’s Budget Cuts:
- $356 MILLION FROM EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Budget of the U.S. Government
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) (-$356 million). Overextended by additional responsibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, ASPR moved away from its mission to coordinate the Federal emergency response in the United States, leading to confusion regarding ASPR’s role in preparedness and response. The Budget refocuses ASPR by supporting effective biodefense programs through the development of medical countermeasures, maintaining critical supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) for emergencies, and strengthening domestic pharmaceutical resilience through the procurement and maintenance of the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve. Examples of ASPR’s overreach include:

Public health events in the United States have led to a dramatic expansion of SNS responsibilities. Federal policymakers never intended for the SNS to equip every State in the

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 27(source)

Home electricity prices are up 13% since Trump took office. His solution? Eliminate the program that helps people pay for their heating and cooling bills. A real solution? Passing my Heating and Cooling Relief Act to make energy assistance available to all who need it.

Trump’s Budget Cuts:
- $4 BILLION FOR UTILITIES COST ASSISTANCE
Budget of the U.S. Government
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (-$4 billion). The Administration is committed to lowering energy costs for American families by unleashing energy production. For the sixth time, the Budget proposes to end this program and instead support low-income individuals through lower energy prices and an America First economic platform. LIHEAP is unnecessary because States have policies preventing utility disconnection for low-income households, effectively making LIHEAP a pass-through benefiting utility companies, particularly in the Northeast. The program rewards States such as New York and California, two of the top recipients for LIHEAP funding, which have implemented anti-energy and anti-consumer policies that drive up home energy prices. LIHEAP has a history of program integrity concerns, including:

11,000 dead people were used to fraudulently receive funds;

More than 1,000 i

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 24(source)

I join Armenians in Massachusetts and around the world in observing the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and honoring the 1.5 million Armenians killed by the Ottoman Empire. I will always stand with Armenian Americans in their commitment to truth, justice, & resilience.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 24(source)

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 24(source)

Trump said that he wouldn't use nukes against Iran, saying a “nuclear weapon should never be allowed to be used by anybody.” I agree, but I don’t trust him. We must pass my bill with @reptedlieu.bsky.social to require an act of Congress before Trump could use nukes first.

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Sponsored Bills(130)

S. Res. 700 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026…
S. 4411 (119th)
A bill to clarify eligibility for small business loans, and for other purposes.
S. 4376 (119th)
A bill to establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to …
S. Res. 685 (119th)
A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".
S. 4377 (119th)
A bill to require the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration t…

Cosponsored Bills(307)

S. Res. 709 (119th)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from Ma…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 714 (119th)
A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 720 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Is…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 703 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May …
Joined: 2026-04-29
S. 4438 (119th)
A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants…
Joined: 2026-04-29

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Voting History

772 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-06-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17	S. 1582 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12	S. 1582 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12	S. 1582 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12	S. 1582 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11	S.J. Res. 54 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11	S.J. Res. 53 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11	S. 1582 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)
2025-06-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 89	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 87	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-45)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 87 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)
2025-05-21	H.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)
2025-05-21	S.J. Res. 55 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 55	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Sustained (51-46)

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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