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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 — 783
Yes24%
No75%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align95%
Cross-party0%
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Edward J. Markey
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 131 sponsored · 311 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 11(source)
Trump said the boat strikes were about drugs. Now he seizes an oil tanker. What is this really about? Regime change. Whatever you think about Maduro, Trump has no authorization to start a war with Venezuela. Americans do not want another endless war.
U.S. Steps Up Campaign Against Maduro in Seizing Tanker Off Venezuela The seizure comes as the United States builds up its forces in the Caribbean as part of a campaign against President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 11(source)
Greedy private equity CEOs know no bounds. They’ve gutted nursing homes, bled local papers dry—and now they want to gamble with grandma’s retirement to buy their next yacht. I won’t let it happen.
'Senate Democrats Slam Trump Plan for Private Equity in 401(k)s 401 Dec 10, 2025, 1:34 PM EST Chris Marr Senior Correspondent
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 11(source)
On Human Rights Day, I reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act—because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, everywhere. We must proudly defend dignity and equality for all people worldwide.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 11(source)
During Bryan Bedford’s nomination process, I asked him if he would recuse himself from all matters involving Republic Airways, his former company. Now, he’s refusing to divest from Republic. Unbelievable. I guess under Bedford, FAA stands for Fortune Acquisition Administration.
SENATOR EDWARD MARKEY Ф-MA) Question 1: Will you commit to recuse yourself from working on any matter involving Republic during your full tenure as Administrator? Response: If confirmed, I will fully comply with all applicable ethics laws and obligations, including recusal requirements. I will consult with FAA ethics officials to ensure that any necessary recusals are handled appropriately.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 10(source)
I wrote to Amazon demanding answers and a pause on Ring’s facial recognition rollout—and now I’m releasing Amazon’s response. The takeaway? Consent isn’t their problem and widespread surveillance is here to stay. Unacceptable.
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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 10(source)
On Human Rights Day, I reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act—because LGBTQ+ rights are human rights, everywhere. We must proudly defend dignity and equality for all people worldwide.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 10(source)
Another day, another egregious attempt by the Trump administration to expand its surveillance network. This is an obvious attempt to bully tourists into silence and suppress speech of foreign students who disagree with the Administration. Trump’s motive isn’t safety—it’s power.
Foreign tourists could be required to disclose 5 years of social media histories under Trump administration plan The Customs and Border Protection proposal would apply even to countries that don't require visas to enter.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 10(source)
New START, the last US-Russian nuclear reduction treaty, expires in about 50 days. Putin has offered to stick with it for another year. Trump says it’s a “good idea” but has not formally replied. Trump, what are you waiting for? The doomsday clock is ticking.
Russia Says It Awaits an Answer From the US on New START as Nuclear Treaty Ticks Down By Reuters | Dec. 10, 2025, at 3:15 a.m.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 10(source)
Tomorrow, the Senate will vote on Democrats’ bill to extend ACA premium tax credits for three years. Trump’s alternative: higher costs and worse coverage. Americans can’t afford Republicans’ health care price hike.
Health Savings Accounts, Backed by GOP, Cover Fancy Saunas but Not Insurance Premiums
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Voting History
783 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
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (32-67)
2026-01-29H.R. 7148 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27S. 3627 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)Final passageNOYES✕Bill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 98NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13S.J. Res. 84 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12H.R. 6938 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07S.J. Res. 86 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18S. Res. 532 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17S. 1071 (119th)Accept House changesNOYES✕Motion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15S. 1071 (119th)End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 1071 (119th)Begin considerationNOYES✕Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11S. Res. 532 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11S. 3385 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 3386 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10S. Res. 532 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-12-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-32)

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