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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 — 789

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 · 319 cosponsored

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

RFK Jr. vowed that he wouldn’t take away anybody’s vaccines. Now, the CDC has adopted new guidance from his hand-picked vaccine skeptics—making it harder for families to protect their children from diseases like measles and chickenpox. RFK is putting children’s lives at risk.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

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White House looks for a loophole in the law that ensures federal workers get paid after a shutdown

The memo suggests furloughed workers are not entitled to back pay, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

Federal workers must be paid. It’s the law. Instead of attempting to bully and fearmonger, a better use of time would be working on a solution to the MAGA Republican health care crisis.

White House looks for a loophole in the law that ensures federal workers get paid after a shutdown
The memo suggests furloughed workers are not entitled to back pay, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

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Opinion | Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.

We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

RFK Jr. is a threat to every American’s health. Six surgeons general from Republican and Democratic administrations agree. RFK Jr. must resign.

Six surgeons general: It’s our duty to warn the nation about RFK Jr.
We took an oath to declare dangers when we found them. We’re doing that again today.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

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Senator Markey Blasts Trump Administration’s Uneconomic, Unhealthy, and Un-American Plan to Give a Taxpayer-Funded Bail Out to Big Coal | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Letter Text (PDF) Washington (October 3, 2025) — Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

Donald Trump and Chris Wright want to spend millions of taxpayer dollars in a giveaway to the polluting and uneconomical coal industry. Higher bills, dirty air, and 19th century solutions to 21st century problems. I’m demanding answers on this back-alley bailout.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

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Senator Markey Statement on Two Years Since October 7 Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Washington (October 6, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 7(source)

My Statement on Two Years Since October 7 Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel

Senator Markey Statement on Two Years Since October 7 Hamas Terrorist Attack on Israel

Washington (October 6, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement marking two years since the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel that saw the murder of 1,200 people:

“It has been two years since Hamas’s heinous attack on Israel, and we continue to mourn with the families who lost loved ones that dark day and pray for the families of the hostages still held captive. It is their grief and their unrelenting hope that must drive our efforts toward peace.

“Since that terrible day, more than 65,000 Palestinians have lost their lives in the brutality of the war in Gaza. We must end this conflict, get the remaining hostages home, and flood humanitarian aid into Gaza. I welcome the recent progress on ceasefire negotiations, as this is as close as we have come to peace since the war began. While differences remain and both sides must show flexibility to reach agreement, we must not lose this opportunity to stop the bloodshed, end this tragic war, and set the Middle East on a path toward a comprehensive peace.”

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 6(source)

Trump’s cuts will spike health care costs, slash coverage, and lay off NIH researchers searching for cures. Families shouldn’t lose their health insurance because Trump and MAGA Republicans are playing political games. We must end this Republican health care crisis now.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 6(source)

MAGA Republicans are in a witness protection program—hiding while Trump orders them to gut Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA. They’ve always hated programs that make CEO billionaires pay their fair share to keep Americans healthy. I’ll keep fighting to protect health care for every family.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 6(source)

Republicans have spent decades trying to gut Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act. Now, Trump is giving them the green light to telling them to finish the job. We have to keep fighting to protect health care for every American.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 6(source)

Now that the members of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been taken into custody by Israel, Netanyahu should release them as soon as possible without harm. These are peaceful protesters who were delivering much needed humanitarian aid to Gaza. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/w...

Israel Intercepted the Flotilla Headed to Gaza: What to Know

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 5(source)

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are scheming to cut Social Security benefits. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump plan would limit disability benefits for older Americans

Trump administration officials are considering eliminating age as a factor in deciding whether someone is capable of working.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 3(source)

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POLITICO Pro: Money to oversee nuclear weapons safety will start running low after 8 days, Energy secretary says

The National Nuclear Security Administration will need to ramp back its work, which ranges from maintaining the weapons arsenal to international non-proliferation efforts.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 3(source)

First, Trump irresponsibly fired the people who protect US nuclear weapons. Then, he had to scramble to rehire them. Now, the MAGA Republican shutdown is threatening the safety of the arsenal. Simply put: Trump’s incompetence is making us less safe.

Money to oversee nuclear weapons safety will start running low after 8 days, Energy secretary says

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 3(source)

I just called the Small Business Administration office in Boston. Their voicemail blames Senate Democrats for Trump’s shutdown. This is propaganda. Small businesses are being held hostage because Republicans refuse to protect health care.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 3(source)

Release the jobs report. And while you’re at it, release the Epstein files.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 3(source)

On this day in 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first Black Supreme Court Justice. His fight for justice, equality, and civil rights reshaped our nation and moved us closer to our highest ideals. We honor his legacy by continuing the work for a more just nation every day.

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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(319)

S. 4579 (119th)
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual St…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4588 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax for the repurch…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4592 (119th)
A bill to establish the Foundation for Digital Opportunity, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4608 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. Res. 746 (119th)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Joined: 2026-05-20

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Voting History

789 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-07-28	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	YES	✕	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Motion to Discharge H.R. 4	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)

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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