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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Oregon
Jeff Merkley
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Voting Record — 772
Yes26%
No74%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party0%
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Jeff Merkley
U.S. SenatorDemocratOregon
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Jeff's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 93 sponsored · 404 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Republicans want to pass a bill to make it harder for MILLIONS of American citizens to cast their ballots—especially married women, new citizens, and our Tribal communities.
Republicans claim it’s about keeping noncitizens from voting—that’s a lie.
Wishing a joyous Nowruz to all those welcoming the arrival of spring and celebrating the possibilities of a new year. Nowruz Pirooz to all who celebrate!
Putting troops on the ground in Iran is a hell of a mistake.
Democrats put up a bill to pay TSA agents. AGAIN.
Republicans blocked it. AGAIN.
Republicans are standing between TSA agents and their paychecks!
Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim friends and neighbors in Oregon and around the world who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr! Wishing you joy, health, and peace.
Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley
Déjà vu: Democrats AGAIN offered a bill to make sure TSA agents get their paychecks.
AND AGAIN Republicans blocked it!!
Republicans are keeping TSA agents from getting paid!
Because of a change in the U.S. Senate voting schedule, I am postponing the Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County town halls scheduled for 3/20 and 3/21.
An updated event schedule and invitations will be shared in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned!
Because of a change in the U.S. Senate voting schedule, I am postponing the Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County town halls scheduled for 3/20 and 3/21.
An updated event schedule and invitations will be shared in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned!
Because of a change in the U.S. Senate voting schedule, I am postponing the Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County town halls scheduled for 3/20 and 3/21.
An updated event schedule and invitations will be shared in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned!
Because of a change in the U.S. Senate voting schedule, I am postponing the Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County town halls scheduled for 3/20 and 3/21.
An updated event schedule and invitations will be shared in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned!
Because of a change in the U.S. Senate voting schedule, I am postponing the Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County town halls scheduled for 3/20 and 3/21.
An updated event schedule and invitations will be shared in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned!
Déjà vu: Democrats AGAIN offered a bill to make sure TSA agents get their paychecks.
AND AGAIN Republicans blocked it!!
Republicans are keeping TSA agents from getting paid!
Because of a change in the U.S. Senate voting schedule, I am postponing the Klamath, Lake, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson County town halls scheduled for 3/20 and 3/21.
An updated event schedule and invitations will be shared in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned!
Republicans claim the SAVE America Act would make it harder for noncitizens to vote. That’s a lie.
They might as well call it the “Stop Citizens from Voting Act.”
This bill is all about stopping some American citizens who Trump doesn’t want to vote from casting their ballot.
I commend the women who came forward to bravely tell their stories and recount decades of pain. Powerful men, no matter who they are, must be held accountable for abuse, grooming, and rape.
Republicans say their bill is about keeping noncitizens from voting. That’s a lie! The Republican bill is about stopping CITIZENS from voting—married women, students, Tribal communities. It’s just plain wrong.
Democrats just offered a bill to make sure TSA agents get their paychecks. AGAIN.
Republicans blocked it. AGAIN.
Republicans need to get serious about paying critical federal workers.
Trump said he’d end wars and lower costs but he’s starting wars and raising costs.
His chaotic tariffs are taking money out of YOUR pocket as he wages an illegal war with Iran that is costing taxpayers more than $1 billion EVERY DAY.
We need justice for Epstein’s victims and real accountability for abusers.
A group of senators is calling for an independent audit over the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein files.
https://www.koin.com/news/oregon/horrific-scandal-merkley-calls-for-audit-over-dojs-redactions-to-epstein-files/?cid=bluesky_
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Voting History772 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
772 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | H.R. 7148 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-27 | S. 3627 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Bill Passed (82-15) |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-14 | S.J. Res. 98 (119th) | Point of Order S.J.Res. 98 | NO | NO | ✓ | Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea) |
| 2026-01-13 | S.J. Res. 84 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52) |
| 2026-01-12 | H.R. 6938 (119th) | End filibuster to begin debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2026-01-08 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-40) |
| 2026-01-08 | S.J. Res. 98 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2026-01-07 | S.J. Res. 86 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50) |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-48) |
| 2026-01-06 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-47) |
| 2026-01-05 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-35) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36) |
| 2025-12-18 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43) |
| 2025-12-18 | S. Res. 532 (119th) | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-43) |
| 2025-12-18 | S.J. Res. 82 (119th) | Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 82 | YES | YES | ✓ | Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50) |
| 2025-12-17 | S. Res. 412 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Confirm nominee | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Nomination Confirmed (71-29) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | End debate | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (67-30) |
| 2025-12-17 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30) |
| 2025-12-17 | S. 1071 (119th) | Accept House changes | NO | YES | ✕ | Motion Agreed to (77-20) |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 1071 (119th) | End debate | NO | YES | ✕ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. 1071 (119th) | Begin consideration | NO | YES | ✕ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. Res. 532 (119th) | Resolution S.Res. 532 | NO | NO | ✓ | Resolution Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. 3385 (119th) | End debate | YES | YES | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-12-11 | S. 3386 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-12-10 | S. Res. 532 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-12-10 | S.J. Res. 82 (119th) | Begin consideration | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49) |
| 2025-12-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-12-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-46) |
| 2025-12-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-46) |
| 2025-12-09 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46) |
| 2025-12-09 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-46) |
| 2025-12-08 | — | End debate | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-12-04 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (57-32) |
| 2025-12-04 | S. Res. 520 (119th) | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Rejected (43-37, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-12-04 | H.J. Res. 131 (119th) | Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 131 | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (49-45) |
| 2025-12-03 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-34) |
| 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) | Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 130 | NO | NO | ✓ | Joint Resolution Passed (51-43) |
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.