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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 · 132 sponsored · 320 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 30(source)
Trump’s tariff cliff is looming on August 1 for businesses across America. I was joined by the full MA delegation in asking Boston Federal Reserve for detailed data on the effects of these tariffs on small businesses. We need to get the facts to keep Main Streets from becoming Pain Streets.
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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
Yesterday’s mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the deadly cost of inaction. Precious lives lost, loved ones forever shattered, and survivors traumatized. Gun violence is a policy failure. Action is overdue.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
The EPA once acknowledged greenhouse gases endanger our health. Now it wants to erase that truth. Climate change kills through extreme weather disasters and causes costs to skyrocket. Denial is deadly. Today, I stood outside the EPA to say: we won’t let this rollback stand.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
Nearly 3 months after announcing a trade agreement with China, the Trump Administration says they need more time to negotiate. Remember this anytime there’s a new deal announcement.
Nearly 3 months after announcing a trade agreement with China, the Trump Administration says they need more time to negotiate. Remember this anytime there’s a new deal announcement.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
Nearly 3 months after announcing a trade agreement with China, the Trump Administration says they need more time to negotiate. Remember this anytime there’s a new deal announcement.
'Trump officials say trade deal reached with China but details remain unclear Joey Garrison USA TODAY May 11, 2025 f Updated May 12, 2025, 2:35 p.m. ET X'
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
Children and families are starving to death in Gaza while Trump and Netanyahu send in the GHF in place of international aid. We must not stand idly by. We must surge humanitarian assistance into Gaza now. We must not be complicit. No more starvation. No more suffering.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
No one should be denied the civic duty to serve on a jury because of their age or disability. I’m joining @replsimon.bsky.social to end this unjust discrimination and ensure our justice system reflects the diversity of our communities. Justice must be accessible to everyone.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
As Trump fills the desks at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission with his DOGE soldiers, we need a Chair that will protect its independent mission. I voted against David Wright's confirmation because he failed to hold that line--but I urge him to put public safety above politics.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)
Public transit is a public good—and it should be free.   That’s why @pressley.house.gov and I are reintroducing the Freedom to Move Act to make fare-free transit a reality and close the transit equity gap.
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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 28(source)
Solitary confinement is torture—plain and simple.   I’m proud to partner with @kamlager-dove.house.gov on legislation to end this inhumane practice in federal detention facilities.   Dignity must be the standard, not the exception.  www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Sen. Markey and Rep. Kamlager-Dove Announce Legislation to End Solitary Confinement in Federal Detention Facilities | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts
Over 120,000 people are held in solitary confinement in the United States Bill Text (PDF) Washington...
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 28(source)
Our electric bills are going up by hundreds of dollars, driven by data center demand and Republicans blocking cheap energy from the grid. Data centers are eating up our electricity—and unless we do something about it, we’re going to keep paying the bill for their meal.
The Al explosion means millions are paying more for electricity The data centers required for Big Tech are driving up electricity demand - and prices.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 28(source)
Two weeks ago, the Trump admin announced they were going to destroy almost 500 metric tons of US-taxpayer-funded emergency food for people at risk of starvation around the world. And they want to do the same with $10 million worth of birth control. Vile.
US-funded contraceptives for poor nations to be burned in France, sources say By Ammu Kannampilly Jennifer Rigby and Jonathan Landay July 24, 20252:41 PM EDTUpdated July 24, 2025
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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
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43)
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (24-76)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)

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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