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Seat
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 — 776
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.govJan 15(source)
I welcome the release of four Armenian civilians who were unlawfully detained by Azerbaijan—but it is not enough. At least 19 Armenians remain wrongfully held. The State Department must intensify pressure on Azerbaijan. I will continue pushing until every last Armenian detainee is free.
Azerbaijan releases four Armenian prisoners in sign of deepening peace By Reuters January 14, 202611:28 AM ESTUpdated 23 hours ago
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 15(source)
The Trump administration is completely out of touch with the challenges families are facing. They have no idea how much dinner costs, no interest in actually making groceries affordable, and no clue how to make ends meet.
Aaron Rupar: Brooke Rollins: "We've run over 1,000 simulations. It can cost around $3 a meal for a piece of chicken, a piece of broccoli, corn tortilla, and one other thing. So there is a way to do this that actually will save the average American consumer money."
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 15(source)
In the past 65 years, measles cases in the United States have plummeted. Why? Vaccines. But now, RFK Jr.’s vaccine conspiracies and lies are bringing measles back from the dead.
Jim Sciutto: In the past 65 years, measles cases in the United States have plummeted. Why? Vaccines. But now, RFK Jr.’s vaccine conspiracies and lies are bringing measles back from the dead.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 15(source)
DHS’s use of facial recognition, social media monitoring, automated license plate readers, and predictive policing heralds a chilling new era of mass government surveillance. Trump is trying to make the government Big Brother again. It’s unacceptable and it must end now.
Olga Lautman: Just a reminder: these photos federal agents are taking are part of a growing surveillance state with no oversight. Agents use facial recognition, phone tracking, license plate readers, and fused government databases built by contractors like Palantir. What was tested on immigrants is now expanding to citizens.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 15(source)
Electric prices are soaring. Why? Because Trump and his fossil fuel cronies are putting Big Oil profits over people. Americans are paying more while polluters get richer. I’m standing with @repstansbury.bsky.social to fight back for our planet, for working families, and for the truth.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 14(source)
Funding from SAMHSA is not a budget line—it's a lifeline to people struggling with substance use and mental health challenges and the providers who support them. Canceling this funding will cost lives. The Trump administration must restore it immediately.
Trump administration sends letter wiping out addiction, mental health grants January 14, 20269:50 AM ET
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 14(source)
Banning immigrants from 75 countries to the United States is unjustified, misguided, and just plain cruel. This reckless policy is not rooted in security—it is rooted in rejection and hate. @MarcoRubio must reverse course and resume visa processing.
U.S. to stop issuing immigrant visas for 75 countries The suspension specifically applies to U.S. immigrant visas for foreigners seeking to live in the United States but not to short-term visa applicants such as tourists or students.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 14(source)
I’m proud to stand with every trans kid fighting to play the sports that they love. This is about fairness, freedom, and the right to live as your authentic self. Let trans kids play. Let them live with dignity. Trans rights are human rights.
Senator Markey speaking at podium
'Trans Youth Belong' signs in crowd
Rally of people supporting trans youth outside of SCOTUS
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 13(source)
Trump claims he is an economic populist then governs as a plutocrat. He isn’t interested in cutting costs for Americans. Trump only cares about cutting taxes for CEO billionaires and slashing benefits for the vulnerable. He has no credibility on affordability.
HUGE: President Donald J. Trump announces a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10% effective January 20, 2026. 💸
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Voting History
776 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.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-06-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-40)
2025-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-06-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-33)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-06-17S. 1582 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (68-30)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-40)
2025-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-39)
2025-06-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-33)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-27, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (67-30)
2025-06-12—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Amdt. No. 2307)NONO✓Motion Agreed to (64-33, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-12S. 1582 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Failed (45-52)
2025-06-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 54 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 54YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S.J. Res. 53 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 53YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (39-56)
2025-06-11S. 1582 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-30, 3/5 majority required)
2025-06-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2025-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-41)
2025-06-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-06-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-41)
2025-06-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-06-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-43)
2025-06-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-43)
2025-06-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-38)
2025-06-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-46)
2025-06-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-06-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-06-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (72-26)
2025-06-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-06-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-36)
2025-06-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-37)
2025-06-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-06-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 89 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-45)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 87 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-05-22H.J. Res. 88 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)

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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