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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 — 830
Yes26%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party0%
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Edward J. Markey headshot
Edward J. Markey
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 138 sponsored · 324 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Disgusting. And completely unacceptable. First, a Christian nationalist, white supremacist flag flown at SBA headquarters. Now, an SBA employee found participating in an 'I love Hitler' chat. We need accountability now.
Lawrence: Trump admin. staffer reportedly in an 'I love Hitler' chat hasn't been fired by Trump yet
The safety of patients and health care workers cannot be sacrificed at the altar of Big Tech. Last week, I introduced the Right to Override Act to require human oversight of health care decisions.
Trump green lights covert CIA “lethal” action in Venezuela, setting up yet another CIA failure in the region: the Bay of Pigs, Chile, Guatemala, Nicaragua. Why should Latin America trust the United States? We should know better.
Trump Administration Authorizes Covert C.I.A. Action in Venezuela
The development comes as the U.S. military is drawing up options for President Trump to consider, including possible strikes inside the country.
Trump claims other countries are paying the tariffs. But the numbers say otherwise. Small businesses and everyday Americans should not bear the cost of Trump's chaotic tariff tantrum. This administration must end its war with Main Street. We must pass the Small Business RELIEF Act now.
Good. Everyone—from media outlets to everyday Americans—must stand up for free speech and speak out against the Trump administration’s attacks on the First Amendment.
Media outlets, including Fox News and CNN,
refuse to sign Pentagon's press access rules
It might be Hollywood, but the message is clear: with thousands of nuclear weapons, we have built a “house of dynamite” that can explode at any minute. We must reduce nuclear threats and prevent a new arms race. As the President in the movie so aptly puts it, “this is insanity.”
It’s day 14 of the Trump/Republican shutdown. Democrats are in Washington ready to work. But Republicans are hiding in a witness protection program—they refuse to answer why they’re gutting health care for millions. I’m fighting for Massachusetts families and your health care.
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
Page 2
• 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
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Voting History
830 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
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Final passageNOYESBill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOYESAmendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (44-51)
2025-08-01Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)YESYESMotion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 34 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 41 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNONomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-49)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-44)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-28Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-39)
2025-07-28End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-07-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-07-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-47)
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-47)
2025-07-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-47)

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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