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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 — 783

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 · 131 sponsored · 311 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

Big Tech is trying to sneak an AI moratorium into the defense bill. Democrats can't let them. I'm urging my colleagues to hold firm against this ridiculous attempt to undermine states' abilities to regulate AI. We beat it once—we can beat it again.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/20/n...

Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns - The Boston Globe

The predictive intelligence program has resulted in people being stopped, searched, and in some cases arrested.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

When CPB can track your every move that’s not security—that’s Big Brother. DHS’s seemingly endless expansion of Orwellian surveillance technology must end now.

Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with ‘suspicious’ travel patterns
By BYRON TAU and GARANCE BURKE The Associated Press,Updated November 20, 2025, 12:50 a.m.

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols

The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

This is disgusting. Swastikas, nooses, Confederate flags are symbols of hate. We cannot let the Trump administration normalize hate.

U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items
"potentially divisive.
Today at 1:22 p.m. EST

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Link

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

Murderous Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said he wants nuclear weapons. Giving Saudi Arabia nuclear technology without the strongest possible safeguards is a recipe for disaster. Congress must ensure there is never a Saudi bomb.

US lawmakers say any civil nuclear deal with Saudi must not create arms race
By Timothy Gardner
November 19, 20251:48 PM ESTUpdated 21 hours ago

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...

POLITICO Pro: White House prepares executive order to block state AI laws

Draft document obtained by POLITICO calls for task force and multi-agency approach.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

Big Tech bet big on Trump. Now, they’re getting a return on their investment. Trump’s AI order would create a golden age for Big Tech Billionaires and a dark age for kids, workers, and our planet. We must stop it.

White House prepares executive order to block state AI laws
Draft document obtained by POLITICO calls for task force and multi-agency approach.
BY: BRENDAN BORDELON
, CHRISTINE MUI
| 11/19/2025 06:11 PM EST

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...

When the G.O.P. Medicaid Cuts Arrive, These Hospitals Will Be Hit Hardest

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

Hospitals closing. Delayed treatment. Higher insurance costs. This is the Trump administration’s Make America Sick Agenda.

When the G.O.P. Medicaid Cuts Arrive, These Hospitals Will Be Hit Hardest
Republicans created a special $50 billion fund to help rural hospitals stay afloat, but the biggest impacts may be in cities.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/u...

Trump Lauds Saudi Prince in Lavish Visit, Brushing Off Journalist’s Killing

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

Saudi Prince MBS had Jamal Khashoggi killed and dismembered with a bone saw. Trump rewarded MBS with dinner at the White House and a defense deal for the Saudis. How about an MBS admission of guilt, consequences, and an apology to Khashoggi’s widow, Hanan Elatr Khashoggi?

Trump Lauds Saudi Prince in Lavish Visit, Brushing Off Journalist’s Killing
President Trump rejected a U.S. intelligence

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/18/b...

Judge approves opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members who own the company - The Boston Globe

A bankruptcy court judge has approved the settlement of thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 20(source)

The insatiable greed of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family fueled the opioid epidemic, which destroyed the lives and livelihoods of countless Americans. Justice for these families won’t be served until the Sacklers are held accountable.

Judge approves opioid settlement for Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members who own the company
By GEOFF MULVIHILL The Associated Press,Updated November 18, 2025, 12:25 a.m.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 19(source)

Americans don’t want dirty water. They don't want polluters to run roughshod over their environment. That’s why we have federal laws to protect our water—but Trump and Zeldin are turning the Clean Water Act into a polluter's paradise. Clean water is a right, not an inconvenience.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 19(source)

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

Amid Attacks on Trans Rights and Access to Health Care, Sen. Markey, Rep. Balint Introduce Legislation to Protect Gender-Affirming Health Care for Transgender Americans | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Mas...

Bill Text (PDF) Washington (November 19, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 19(source)

Trans rights are human rights. I’m proud to partner with Representative Balint to protect gender-affirming health care and fight back against relentless MAGA attacks.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 19(source)

federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/20...

SBA told laid-off employees they could get their jobs back. It rescinded that offer a day later

The RIF rescissions and their immediate recall stem from competing interpretations of shutdown-ending spending deal Congress passed last week.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 19(source)

SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler and Russ Vought, it’s time to stop playing games with workers’ livelihoods. Follow the law and reinstate SBA workers now.

SBA told laid-off employees they could get their jobs back. It rescinded that offer a day later
The RIF rescissions and their immediate recall stem from competing interpretations of shutdown-ending spending deal Congress passed last week.

Jory Heckman@jheckmanWFED
November 19, 2025 8:51 am

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Sponsored Bills(131)

S. 4495 (119th)
A bill to require reports on the dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas that might exper…
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".

Cosponsored Bills(311)

S. 4535 (119th)
A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4540 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individ…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4545 (119th)
A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies …
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4518 (119th)
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School L…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. Res. 709 (119th)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from Ma…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

783 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 26 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26	YES	NO	✕	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03	S.J. Res. 33 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33	YES	NO	✕	Motion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02	S.J. Res. 37 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-03-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)

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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