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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 — 789
Yes24%
No75%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align95%
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 · 132 sponsored · 320 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Disasters fueled by climate change are here and devastating our communities. I grieve for the Texas families enduring unimaginable loss from these floods. We must fund and staff @nws.noaa.gov and @noaa.gov and emergency response coordinators FEMA to save livesand cut climate—pollution now.
My thoughts are with all of those impacted by the catastrophic flooding in Texas. As search and rescue efforts continue, we stand in solidarity with the people of Texas and with first responders and offer our compassion and aid in this time of crisis.
I'm proud to represent the largest and most vibrant Cabo Verdean community in the United States. As Cabo Verde celebrates 50 years of independence, we celebrate how this small archipelago has become a model of freedom and democracy.
Our nation was born from protest—powered by hope. At a time when our democracy and values are being attacked, we honor community, diversity, and courage that make us American. And recommit to the movement that created Independence Day—a fight for liberty and justice for all.
Secretary Rubio says USAID didn’t serve US interests. It not only stopped diseases before they spread, but kept fragile countries from collapsing and provided reasons to trust the US instead of China. That’s not charity, that’s strategy. He just doesn’t get it.
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More than 14 million people could die over the next five years because of the Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development, according to an analysis published Monday in the medical journal The Lancet.

USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years, researchers say
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We cannot agonize. We must organize — for affordable health care, for a clean energy future, and for our democratic principles. Thanks, @hawkkoh.bsky.social, for having me on @peoplescabinet.bsky.social to break down the consequences of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill and how Democrats are fighting back.
LIVE NOW 🎧📺 @SenMarkey talks: – Climate — and Trump’s plan to unravel progress – Rümeysa Öztürk’s arrest & a firsthand account of her detention in Louisiana – The status of the Green New Deal — and what’s next – His battle to exempt small businesses from Trump’s tariffs 👇 #ClimateCrisis
Paramount's settlement with Trump over his baseless lawsuit is a sad day for media independence. With Paramount’s merger pending before FCC, it also reeks of political interference. I will be watching FCC closely. www.wsj.com/business/med...
Last night, I proposed two amendments to strike the billions Republicans are giving away to Big Oil in their Big Ugly Bill, including tax breaks for drilling, oil production, and coal. The fight to strike these Big Oil bonuses is not over.
After 27 hours, Republicans passed their Big Ugly Bill—a catastrophic assault on health care, food, and climate. They chose Trump and billionaires over families and our future. This fight isn't over. Now it’s the House’s turn to stop it. We can't agonize—we must organize.
Republicans tried to put new taxes on wind and solar projects in Massachusetts. We just forced them to take it out of the bill. But this thing shouldn't pass at all. Keep pushing.
Here’s the latest—the Senate is still in session after 26 hours. Republicans are now forcing major changes to their Big Ugly Bill that no one has seen. This is legislating in the dark with the health care of millions of Americans on the line.
Here’s the state of play: Republicans have no idea what their next move is and are trying desperately to find a way they can kick millions of people off their health insurance to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
Republicans are trying to pass the most destructive climate bill ever proposed by Congress. This bill isn’t just reckless—it’s a direct attack on our health, our wallets, and our future.
Rural hospitals would lose $87 billion. Urban hospitals would lose $337 billion. No fund is going to make up the difference. Republicans should just vote no on this Big Ugly Bill.
Headline reading: Rural Hospital Revenue Could Drop by $87 Billion over 10 Years Because of the Reconciliation Bill and Expiring Enhanced Tax Credits
Last night, Republicans agreed to a so-called compromise on the AI moratorium. Don’t be fooled: This is a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and it will devastate state attempts to protect children online. That’s why I filed an amendment with @cantwell.senate.gov to strip this provision
Republicans rejected my effort to protect rural hospitals from their devastating cuts to health care. Shameful. No billionaire tax break or Trump pat on the back is worth the risk to people’s lives and livelihoods.
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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
2025-02-06Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (55-44)
2025-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-45)
2025-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-46)
2025-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (77-23)
2025-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-38)
2025-02-03Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30End debateNOYESCloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30Confirm nomineeNOYESNomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29End debateNOYESCloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)
2025-01-28H.R. 23 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-28Confirm nomineeNOYESNomination Confirmed (77-22)
2025-01-27End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (97-0)
2025-01-27Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (68-29)
2025-01-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (67-23)
2025-01-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-34)
2025-01-24End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-39)
2025-01-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-01-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-49)
2025-01-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-01-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (72-26)
2025-01-22S. 6 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNOT_VOTINGNOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-01-21Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-46)
2025-01-20Confirm nomineeYESYESNomination Confirmed (99-0)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (64-35)
2025-01-20S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (75-24)
2025-01-17S. 5 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (61-35, 3/5 majority required)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-49)
2025-01-15S. 5 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (70-25)
2025-01-13S. 5 (119th)Begin considerationNOYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (82-10)
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 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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