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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 — 825
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 · 134 sponsored · 321 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Stay up to date on the climate and education cuts the GOP is trying to ram through in their "Big Beautiful Bill". We'll be joined by: 📝 @aft.org 💰 @taxwarroom.bsky.social 🌞 @planevada.bsky.social 🌿 WVCAG
an image of poster, banner and text that says 'NO! MAGA CUTS Join Senator Ed Markey for a series of Budget Reconciliation Teach-ins Session TWO: CLIMATE & EDUCATION CUTS, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 8:00-9:00PM. PROTECT OUR CARE, FRAC, AFSCME, FAMILIES OVER BILLIONAIRES, CENTER FOR AMERICAN PROGRESS, PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE OF NEVADA, WEST VIRGINIA CITIZEN ACTION GROUP. RSVP at Markey.Senate.Gov/TeachIn Senate.'
Join me and @repsummerlee.bsky.social tomorrow for a virtual teach-in on the health care & food justice cuts in the "Big Beautiful Bill". We'll be joined by: 🩺 @protectourcare.org 🇺🇸 @americanprogress.bsky.social 💪 @afscme.bsky.social 💰 @taxwarroom.bsky.social 🥕 FRAC
Republicans are still pursuing their unacceptable plan to block states from regulating AI. I’m ready to fight with every tool I have. I will be filing an amendment to strip this provision from their "Big Beautiful Bill". Republicans better be prepared to vote on it.
Screenshot of amendment to strike the AI regulation ban provision.
The Health Secretary pushing to cut 16 million people off their health care is firing the people who make sure vaccines are safe. RFK Jr. should be safeguarding people’s health but he’s too busy serving his and Donald Trump’s Make America Sick Agenda.
There's a lot happening with the GOP's "Big Beautiful Bill" and it's hard to keep track. But knowledge is power. So I'm hosting a series of virtual budget reconciliation teach-ins. Join us this Wednesday night to learn about proposed cuts and how we can fight back. markey.senate.gov/TeachIn
NO MAGA CUTS!

Join Senator Ed Markey for a series of Budget Reconciliation Teacj-ins

When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025

5:00-6:00PM
Health Care & Food Justice Cuts

8:00-9:00PM
Climate & Education Cuts

Where:

RSVP at Markey.Senate.Gov/TeachIn
In yesterday’s HELP Committee hearing, I asked a simple question: Will you object to anything that doesn’t afford Americans due process? The answer should always be clear: uphold the Constitution. We can’t let authoritarianism replace rule of law.
Eid Mubarak! Wishing our Muslim neighbors across Massachusetts and beyond a blessed Eid al-Adha. May this day be a source of peace, renewal, and strength for you, your families, and the communities you hold together.
Is that a drafting error? Are Republicans hiding the ball after public pushback? Who knows. Here's what I do know: A ban on state AI regulation is irresponsible. I will fight it with everything I have.
The AI language supposedly gives states a choice: broadband money or AI rules. But under the current text, this choice is a false one. The AI moratorium language is binding on its own.
Don’t be confused: The Senate Republican AI language includes the EXACT SAME AI moratorium as the House bill. Almost word-for-word. This is a complete, 10-year ban on state AI regulation. Period.
A red circle around the AI regulation ban language reading: IN GENERAL. Except as provided in para
graph (2), no eligible entity or political subdivision
thereof may enforce, during the 10-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection, any law or regulation of that eligible entity or a political subdivision thereof limiting, restricting, or otherwise regulating artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems entered into interstate commerce.
Marcelo has endured too many days of hardship, and I am relieved he was ordered released from detention today. But this fight is not over. Too many of our innocent neighbors are being unjustly detained here in Massachusetts and across the country.
Ukraine is under attack. Putin threatens more. What’s Trump’s response? Watch and wait. True leadership requires standing with Ukraine, not sitting on the sidelines.
Trump says Putin plans to retaliate for Ukraine’s airfield drone attack.
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President Putin surrounded by people in coats. 
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow last year. President Trump said he spoke to the Russian leader for more than an hour by phone on Wednesday.Credit...Nanna Heitmann for The New York Times
Make no mistake: Trump’s latest travel ban will NOT make America safer. We cannot continue to allow the Trump administration to write bigotry and hatred into U.S. immigration policy.
Trump’s proposal to eliminate CPB funding is a reckless attack on local public media and the communities that rely on it. It would silence rural broadcasters, harm our emergency alert system, and take away educational programming from children. I will fight it every way I can.
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Voting History
825 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
2026-03-24Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYESBill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYESMotion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYESMotion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)YESYESMotion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYESMotion to Table Agreed to (58-42)

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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