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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 — 838
Yes26%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party0%
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U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.
Edward J. Markey headshot
Edward J. Markey
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 140 sponsored · 331 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

I am deeply concerned by Trump’s firing of former Chairman Phillips at FERC, the independent agency that regulates our nation’s energy markets. We need a truly independent FERC to ensure affordable, reliable, and clean electricity for all.
On the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, we commemorate the 1.5 million Armenians who perished and the resilience of those who survived. As we see echoes of that terrible history in today’s threats to Armenia and Artsakh, we must not forget and confront them head-on.
I am glad GAO heeded my & Senator Peter's call to assess the harms of generative AI. This week’s report shows there is still much work to be done to reduce the risk AI poses to our environment & society. I will continue to fight to ensure AI does not come at the expense of our planet or communities.
By attempting to silence CBS, Trump is trying to punish the free press and crush any institution that holds him accountable. This is the authoritarian playbook. The FCC cannot become the President’s speech police. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/b...
In case you missed it last week. This isn’t subtle: Federal Censorship Chairman Carr doesn’t want a free press—he only wants news coverage that is favorable to his boss Trump. This is dangerous territory.
Tweet from Brendan Carr reading:

Comcast outlets spent days misleading the American public—implying that Abrego Garcia was merely a law abiding U.S. citizen, just a regular “Maryland man.”

When the truth comes out, they ignore it.

Comcast knows that federal law requires its licensed operations to serve the public interest.  News distortion doesn’t cut it.

Abrego Garcia came to America illegally from El Salvador, was validated as a member of the violent MS13 gang—a transnational criminal organization—and was denied bond by an immigration court for failure to show he would not pose a danger to others.

Why does Comcast ignore these facts of obvious public interest?

Quote Tweeting a post reading:

SHAMEFUL that @CNN and @MSNBC
 refuses to take Angel Mom Patty Morin as she recounts the terrible tragedy of how an illegal killed her sweet daughter, Rachel.
After meeting with Khalil today, his story reminds us that this betrayal and experience should have never happened. We have a moral obligation to stand with and unequivocally call out the injustices Mahmoud Khalil and too many others are suffering from at the hand of this administration.
I filmed this yesterday on my way to Lousiana where my constituent Rümeysa Öztürk is being wrongfully held by ICE. I’m there now demanding her release. More to come.
I join the world in mourning the loss of Pope Francis, the people’s Pope, who reminded us that no matter our faith, we are all caretakers of creation. His legacy of compassion, inclusion, stewardship, and justice will continue to be a roadmap for our world.
Senator Markey shakes hands with Pope Francis
Another school. Another shooting. Another failure of leadership for our young people. DeSantis and the NRA are accountable. I will never forget. I will never stop fighting.
Today, 250 years ago, the Battles of Lexington and Concord sparked a revolution. This weekend, we proudly celebrate our Commonwealth’s history and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of protecting and expanding our democracy.
I’m proud of Harvard for standing up to Trump’s authoritarianism. Just as Mass leads the resistance, Harvard leads the resistance. More universities should follow Harvard’s lead.
No person should have to face gun violence in their schools once, let alone twice in their lifetime. This is a public health epidemic that requires an urgent and meaningful approach. Our children deserve more than thoughts and prayers.
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Voting History
838 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
2025-02-06Kill 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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