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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 — 830

Yes26%

No73%

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Not Voting1%

Party align96%

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Edward J. Markey

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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 138 sponsored · 324 cosponsored

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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)

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

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)

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

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.

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

Even during the federal government shutdown, my office will always be here for you. We’ve posted Government Shutdown Resources to help constituents navigate federal, health, VA services, and more. Check it out and reach out—I’m here fighting for you. www.markey.senate.gov/shutdown

Government Shutdown Resources | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 2(source)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/u...

Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 2(source)

Trump’s actions are illegal, unconstitutional, and dangerous. He is leading us willy-nilly into war with Venezuela. I have “determined” that this is a terrible idea.

Trump ‘Determined’ the U.S. Is Now in a War With Drug Cartels, Congress Is Told

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 2(source)

Ed Kennedy devoted his life to Lowell. As City Councilor, Mayor, and State Senator, he was a champion for his hometown and an architect of the city we know today. My heart goes out to his family, colleagues, and the entire Lowell community that loved him.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 2(source)

On Yom Kippur, a sacred day of reflection and atonement, hate-fueled violence took two lives in Manchester, England. We must confront antisemitism wherever it appears. No family, no community, no house of worship should ever fear for their safety.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 2(source)

Suggesting that civil servants engage in political activity is unacceptable. SBA employees serve America’s small businesses. Trump’s attempts to turn them into his personal lobbyists are potentially illegal and a slap in the face to small businesses that depend on SBA resources.

Suggested Out of Office Reply
CHCO Alert
To SBA Distribution List
SBA Colleagues,
6:35 AM
Below you will find the suggested Out of Office Reply for your Outlook Email:
I am out of office for the foreseeable future because Senate Democrats voted to block a clean federal funding bill (H.R. 5371), Leading to a government shutdown that is preventing the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) from serving America's 36 million small busi-nesses. Every day that Senate Democrats continue oppose a clean funding bill, they are stopping an estimated 320 small businesses from accessing $170 million in SBA-guaranteed funding.
As a result of the shutdown, we wanted to notify you that many of our services supporting small businesses are currently unavailable. The Agency is executing its Lapse Plan and as soon as the shutdown is over, we are prepared to immediately return to the record-breaking services we are providing under the leadership of the Trump Administration.
Follow these steps to set up your out of office messages in Outlook:
Click on the "File" tab and then click on "Automatic Replies (Out of Office)" located in the center of the page.
Click "Send automatic reblies."

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govOct 2(source)

www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/02/n...

Massachusetts health coverage on the line in government shutdown fight - The Boston Globe

Democrats are pushing proposals that could preserve benefits for 210,000 state residents and prevent sharp premium hikes for thousands more.

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Sponsored Bills(138)

S. 4763 (119th)
A bill to establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and f…
S. 4717 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Instit…
S. 4725 (119th)
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for hi…
S. 4727 (119th)
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a st…
S. 4706 (119th)
A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statues to equalize the remedies available unde…

Cosponsored Bills(324)

S. 4776 (119th)
A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.
Joined: 2026-06-11
S. Res. 766 (119th)
A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination again…
Joined: 2026-06-11
S. 4724 (119th)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be un…
Joined: 2026-06-09
S. 4701 (119th)
A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights.
Joined: 2026-06-08
S. Res. 753 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050…
Joined: 2026-05-21

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Voting History

830 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-12-03	S.J. Res. 91 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (49-47)
2025-12-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-41)
2025-12-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-40)
2025-12-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-39)
2025-12-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (61-36)
2025-12-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-12-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-41)
2025-11-20	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-43)
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 76 (119th)	Begin consideration	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-51)
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 89 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-11-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-11-18	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (65-32)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (60-40)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	YES	✕	Motion to Table Agreed to (76-24)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Table Failed (47-53)
2025-11-10	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40)
2025-11-09	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (60-40, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-07	S. 3012 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-06	S.J. Res. 90 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 90	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-51)
2025-11-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-43)
2025-11-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-11-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-11-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-11-04	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-11-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-30	S.J. Res. 88 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-10-30	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 77 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 69 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (25-72)
2025-10-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-29	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-10-28	S.J. Res. 81 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-48)
2025-10-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-28	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-10-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-28	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (58-40)
2025-10-27	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-10-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (48-45)
2025-10-23	S. 3012 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)

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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