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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

U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts

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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 132 sponsored · 320 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

After a nine-day trial, a federal court ruled that Noem and Rubio misused their power to target international students for their protected political speech. When a government retaliates against individuals based on their words, we must ring the alarm bells loudly.

Judge rules that federal government violated free speech rights of noncitizens engaged in pro-Palestinian speech

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

Donald Trump is saying Republicans want to cut health care benefits for Americans. See for yourself 🔊

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

The SBIR & STTR programs fuel America’s innovation engine. Cutting successful small businesses out would be like cutting your top scorer before a big game. We can’t decimate science, jobs, & security—Congress must reauthorize SBIR/STTR now. youtube.com/shorts/hl-3B...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

Fixed it for you.

Screenshot of the HUD website pop up edited to read: Republicans are going to shut down the government and inflict massive pain on the American people unless they get their tax cuts for greedy billionaires. The Trump administration wants to gut access to health care for the American people.

Tweet screenshot from Secretary Turner:
Scott Turner

@SecretaryTurner
(https://x.com/SecretaryTurner)The Radical Left are going to shut down the government and inflict massive pain on the American people unless they get their $1.5 trillion wish list of demands.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

Donald Trump just threatened to take away even more health care from American families. Period. This is what Republicans are supporting.

Meredith Lee Hill
@meredithllee
(https://x.com/meredithllee)TRUMP floats "benefit" cuts in a shutdown, re cuts he can make to programs Dems support:

"We can do things doing the shutdown that are irreversible...we can do things medically and other ways, including benefits, we can cut large numbers of people. We don't want to do that..."

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

www.nbcnews.com/now/video/he...

Hegseth says military leaders who disagree with his directives should 'resign'

While addressing top military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said officers “should resign” if they do not agree with his department’s policies. In his remarks, H...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

Trump and Hegseth just spent millions to fly more than 800 senior brass to Virginia to give them pointless political speeches. Is this the new “warrior ethos” for the “War Department”? No, this just a huge waste of time and money.

Hegseth says military leaders who disagree with his directives should 'resign'

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

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

Sens. Markey, Sanders Introduce Legislation to Save Billions on Nuclear Weapons | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Bill Text (PDF) Washington (September 29, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Bernie...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

@sanders.senate.gov and I are demanding an end to runaway nuclear weapon spending. America should invest in lives—not bombs.

119TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. ll To reduce spending on nuclear weapons and related defense spending and to prohibit the procurement and deployment of low-yield nuclear warheads, and for other purposes. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES llllllllll Mr. MARKEY introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on llllllllll A BILL To reduce spending on nuclear weapons and related defense spending and to prohibit the procurement and deploymentpur low-yield nuclear warheads, and for other purposes.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

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

POLITICO Pro: Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

Banning "climate change" doesn't mean it's not real.

Screenshot of headline reading:

Energy Dept. adds ‘climate change’ and ‘emissions’ to banned words list

It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...

Senators urge investigation into Tesla’s Full Self-Driving after train crossing incidents

The senators' letter comes after NBC News reviewed dozens of driver complaints alleging Tesla’s software mishandled train crossings.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” is a clear danger on our roads. Failures at railroad crossings could cause catastrophic crashes. @blumenthal.senate.gov and I are demanding an urgent NHTSA investigation. Safety must come before corporate spin.

Senators call for investigation into Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' after train crossing incidents
The senators' letter comes after NBC News reviewed dozens of driver complaints alleging Tesla's software mishandled train crossings.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

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

Sens. Markey, Luján, Van Hollen, Welch, Rep. Meng Condemn FCC Effort This Week to Strip Internet Access from Students | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Letter Text (PDF) Washington (September 29, 2025) — Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ben Ray...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 30(source)

The FCC’s plan to strip students of internet access is cruel, shortsighted, and targets the most vulnerable. We must work together to close the Homework Gap—not widen it. I’m leading a letter with my colleagues urging the FCC to not tear internet away from students and educators.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 29(source)

commonwealthbeacon.org/health-care/...

Massachusetts braces for ‘gut punch’ of health insurance costs if Congress fails to act - CommonWealth Beacon

Elected officials, marketplace administrators, and health care advocates are ramping up pressure on Congress to extend Biden-era federal tax credits that help Americans pay for health insurance. Witho...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 29(source)

Trump and Republicans are holding health care for 337,000 Massachusetts residents hostage. If they get their way, you might have to pay three times as much next year for the same coverage you have right now. This is unacceptable and it's unsustainable.

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HEALTH CARE (https://commonwealthbeacon.org/category/health-care/)
Massachusetts braces for ‘gut punch’ of health insurance costs if Congress fails to act
Expiring federal credits could jack up premiums for 300,000+ Bay Staters

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 29(source)

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

Senator Markey Condemns President Trump’s “Loyalty Test” that Puts Politics over Qualifications for Mission-Critical National Weather Service Job Candidates | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Letter Text (PDF) Boston (September 26, 2025) — Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 29(source)

Our Weather Service workers keep communities safe and prepared. They serve the public interest, not the presidential agenda.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 28(source)

I am heartbroken by the news of a mass shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. No one should fear the threat of gun violence in their place of worship, at their school, or anywhere.

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Sponsored Bills(132)

S. 4625 (119th)
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish the Office of LGBTQI Inclusion …
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 …

Cosponsored Bills(320)

S. Res. 753 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050…
Joined: 2026-05-21
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

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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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-08-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45)
2025-08-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-08-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	YES	✕	Amendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	YES	✕	Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (44-51)
2025-08-01	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30	S.J. Res. 34 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30	S.J. Res. 41 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	Confirm nominee	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)

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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