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At a Glance
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 — 789
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 · 319 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Trump just bombed six more people in the Caribbean, for a total of 27 civilians who have been killed so far by the US military. It’s illegal for the military to target civilians who do not pose an immediate threat. This is murder.
U.S. Military Kills Another 6 People in 5th Caribbean Strike, Trump Says
In a social media post, the president said the people aboard a boat were suspected of smuggling drugs for an unspecified group his team had labeled terrorists.
During a government shutdown, travelers shouldn’t have to fight for what they’re owed. I’m reminding airlines of their obligation to provide timely, hassle-free refunds for canceled or significantly delayed flights.
October 9, 2025
The Honorable Christopher T. Sununu
President & Chief Executive Officer
Airlines for America
1275 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Suite 1300
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Mr. Sununu,
As we enter the second week of the federal government shutdown caused by President
Trump and congressional Republicans, I write to remind Airlines for America members of their 
legal obligation to provide immediate hassle-free refunds to passengers whose flights are 
canceled or significantly delayed. The aviation system relies on the federal government to 
operate safely and efficiently, and the flying public is already feeling the shutdown’s effects, with 
rising numbers of flight delays and cancellations. At this moment of extreme uncertainty, it is 
more important than ever that airlines comply with the law and provide consumers with the 
refunds they deserve, without requiring them to jump through unnecessary and difficult hoops. 
Federal law protects air travelers’ right to a hassle-free refund for significant flight 
disruptions. For years, the Federal Aviation Administration has required airlines to provide 
consumers with a full refund for all flight cancellations and significant delays, if the passenger 
chooses not to fly on their original flight, accept rebooking on an alternative flight, or accept a 
flight credit. More recently, the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act codified that rule and 
required airlines to deliver any required refunds automatically, without any further action from 
the consumer.
1 With more than 1,000 flight cancellations and tens of thousands of flight delays 
since Monday2 — causing rising anxiety for travelers — thousands of passengers this week may 
be owed a cash refund under the law. Although Republicans’ refusal to negotiate and open the 
government has made the public’s travel plans increasingly uncertain, their right to a refund is 
not. 
To ensure that airlines are complying with their refund obligations, I call on Airlines for 
America …
Mr. Sununu
October 9, 2025
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• Identify for my office, no later than October 22, 2025, the number of refunds issued since 
the start of the government shutdown and the average time to process those refunds.
Airlines for America members share my interest in avoiding delays and cancellations and
keeping travelers safe. However, airlines must meet their legal and moral obligation to treat 
passengers fairly during this period of uncertainty. Americans deserve reliability and respect —
not corporate obfuscation and red tape — when their travel plans are upended through no fault of 
their own.
I look forward to your swift response and the cooperation of your member airlines to 
ensure full compliance with the law and protection for the flying public.
Sincerely
Alongside these reunions, we look to this moment to begin the critical work of a lasting peace and two-state solution. We must surge humanitarian aid to Gaza and forge a future with security for Israelis and freedom for Palestinians. This war must end.
I have met with families and prayed with them, mourned with the families of those who did not come home, and now I celebrate with the families whose strength helped bring about this day.
Honoring the resilience, wisdom, and culture of Native communities on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We must recommit to justice and sovereignty—and continue to protect land, water, and rights for Indigenous children, elders, and future generations.
Trump is using working people as political pawns—but a public servant trying to pay their mortgage or for their kids’ medicine is not a game. Republicans can reopen the government and solve the health care crisis of their own making with one vote.
Screenshot of headline reading: Trump administration begins ‘substantial' federal worker layoffs amid shutdown

Affected agencies include the departments of Homeland Security, Education, Energy and Health and Human Services, among others.
In the middle of a government shutdown—while millions of Americans face down dramatic increases in their health care premiums—the Senate just voted to send another $900 BILLION to our already bloated pentagon budget. Disgusting.
People shouldn’t have to beg the government for protection from toxic chemicals. But Trump’s EPA is more focused on fast tracking chemical approvals to build AI data centers in our backyard than taking dangerous toxics off the market. We deserve an EPA that works for the people—not polluters.
Trump’s anti-energy agenda is causing our energy emergency. His “Big Ugly Bill” means big ugly bills for American families. Skyrocketing electricity prices. Fossil fuel handouts. Families shouldn’t be footing the bill for Trump’s fossil fuel greed every month. youtube.com/shorts/u9a8n...
325,000 Massachusetts residents could lose their health care under Trump’s Medicaid cuts. Yet Republicans are in a witness protection program, refusing to even show up to fix this crisis. Health is the first wealth, and Republicans want the American people to go broke. youtube.com/shorts/UXZaC...
Law firms. Universities. Protesters. News media. If you dare to dissent in this country, you have a target on your back. MAGA Republicans want to distract the public from Trump’s war on free speech. I won’t let them.
Trump is complicating the GOP’s anti-censorship campaign
Republicans’ years-long fight against tech companies’ content moderation practices is facing pushback over the Trump administration’s limits on media.
Corporate bosses won’t police corporate greed—that’s why I’m championing the Warehouse Worker Protection Act with @teamsters.bsky.social and labor unions nationwide. Injuries should not be the cost of doing business in America. We must guarantee worker safety and dignity. youtube.com/shorts/nhHRI...
I was proud to vote yesterday to stop Trump from bombing random boats in the Caribbean and provoking war with Venezuela. These strikes are illegal, unconstitutional, and dangerous. This is not self-defense—it is murder. It must stop.
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Voting History
789 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
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)YESYESMotion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-48)
2025-04-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-04-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-04-03S.J. Res. 26 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 26YESNOMotion to Discharge Rejected (15-83)
2025-04-03S.J. Res. 33 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 33YESNOMotion to Discharge Rejected (15-82)
2025-04-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-04-03H.J. Res. 24 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (53-42)
2025-04-02H.J. Res. 24 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-02S.J. Res. 37 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Passed (51-48)
2025-04-02End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-04-02End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-01Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-03-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2025-03-27Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-03-27End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-03-27S.J. Res. 18 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-03-26S.J. Res. 18 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-26H.J. Res. 25 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (70-28)
2025-03-26H.J. Res. 25 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-26End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-03-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-26End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-03-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-03-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-44)
2025-03-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-44)
2025-03-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-03-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)

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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