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U.S. Senator from Oregon

Born

October 24, 1956

Age 69

Phone

(202) 224-3753

Office

531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Oregon

Jeff Merkley

Jeffrey Alan Merkley is an American politician who is the junior United States senator from Oregon. He was first elected to the Senate in 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 1999 to 2009 as the representative for the 47th district in the Oregon House of Representatives, which covers central Multnomah County on the eastern side of Portland, Oregon; he was the speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives during the last two years of his tenure.

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Voting Record — 772

Yes26%

No74%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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Senate District (Statewide)

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

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Jeff Merkley

U.S. SenatorDemocratOregon

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Jeff's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 93 sponsored · 404 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 4(source)

Congress needs to act NOW to rein in Trump’s warmongering. I fully support @kaine.senate.gov's war powers resolution.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 4(source)

I don’t accept Rubio’s excuses for a moment. Is Trump seriously so weak that he’s letting Netanyahu drag the U.S. into a war?

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 3(source)

No war with Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 3(source)

Trump claims he’s the President of peace. He’s anything but. He is a warmonger, starting wars and putting the lives of our servicemembers on the line.

Trump campaign peace promises loom large over Iran war

The "anti-war" candidate has bombed seven countries and launched a new regime-change war in Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 28(source)

Trump acknowledges he has launched a war. This shreds our Constitution, which assigns decisions of war to Congress. Congress must vote on a War Powers Resolution immediately. No war with Iran!

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Trump: The lives of American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties — that often happens in war.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 28(source)

The power to declare war belongs to Congress — not the President. These strikes on Iran are unconstitutional and risk dragging us into another endless war. Congress must vote on the War Powers Resolution immediately. No war with Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 27(source)

Trump is hell-bent on seizing control of our elections. HELL NO. Every patriot needs to work together to defend our democracy and our fundamental freedom to vote. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency

Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 27(source)

Decisions about war and peace shouldn’t be left to one person. Congress holds the power to authorize military force. We need to use every lever we have to prevent Trump’s warmongering.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 26(source)

HELL NO. @lujan.senate.gov’s and my Epstein Files Transparency Act—which Trump himself signed into law—required ALL the Epstein Files to be released.   Release them, DOJ. NOW.

Justice Department says it's reviewing whether any Epstein-related records were mistakenly withheld

The Justice Department says it is looking into whether it improperly withheld documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 26(source)

Trump will NEVER put you and your family ahead of his billionaire buddies. I’m fighting for a vision where families thrive and billionaires pay their fair share!

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 26(source)

We have the bipartisan momentum we need to crack down on the billionaire corporations gobbling up homes and sending housing costs sky high. Houses in our communities should be homes for families, not a profit center for Wall Street. Let’s get it done!

Hawley, Merkley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Wall Street from Buying Single-Family Homes - Merkley

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Homes for American Families Act and an update of the HOPE for Homeownership Act, a comprehensive package ...

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 26(source)

When billionaire corporations buy up the housing in our neighborhoods, it’s nearly impossible for families to have a real chance at finding a safe, affordable home in their community. We need to use every tool in the toolbox to solve this!

Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes

A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crun...

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

@merkley.senate.gov is calling for CBO to probe the cost of Trump’s violent escalation of federal immigration enforcement. Last year, Republicans approved a dramatic increase in DHS funding, yet there is no comprehensive accounting of how these funds are being spent.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The cost of groceries is up. The cost of health care is up. The cost of housing is up. That’s Trumpflation at work.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

Democrats are fighting for government by and for the PEOPLE, not government by and for the POWERFUL.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The state of working families under Trump: millions of Americans without health care or nutrition assistance. Programs families count on gutted. And for what? To fund tax breaks for billionaires.

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Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

Pre-Trump, the economy was averaging 328,000 new jobs EVERY MONTH. But last year, the U.S. only added 181,000 jobs TOTAL. Trump isn’t lowering costs OR growing the job market.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

In the last year, Trump has made America sicker and poorer. His “Big, Beautiful Bill” was a Big, Ugly BETRAYAL of working families. We need to reject his families lose, billionaires win mentality and build a vision where families thrive and billionaires pay their fair share.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The People’s State of the Union is LIVE! Tune in to counter Trump’s lies and hear about how we move forward together. youtube.com/live/kJeliH7...

Merkley Skips Trump State of the Union, Joins People’s State of the Union

YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley

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Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

Trump has made the State of our Union weaker. He owes the American people an apology for this families lose, billionaires win agenda.

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Sponsored Bills(93)

S. Res. 709 (119th)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from Ma…
S. 4325 (119th)
A bill to establish a task force to address the impacts of the chemical 6PPD and its byprodu…
S.J. Res. 163 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…
S. Res. 666 (119th)
A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
S. 4222 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an end date for the credit …

Cosponsored Bills(404)

S. 4455 (119th)
A bill to amend section 313 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to designate provisions …
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4460 (119th)
A bill to provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4466 (119th)
A bill to provide a Foreign Service officer career pathway for former United States Agency f…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4468 (119th)
A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other s…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 715 (119th)
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech wo…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

772 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-29	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	YES	✕	Nomination Confirmed (83-14)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-13)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-36)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-36)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-39)
2025-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (67-29)
2025-04-28	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-27)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-25)
2025-04-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-26)
2025-04-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-25)
2025-04-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2025-04-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-04-10	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 20	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (53-44)
2025-04-09	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-42)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (60-37)
2025-04-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-04-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-37)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-04-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-32)
2025-04-08	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-04-07	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-39)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (51-48)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-05	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (5-94)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2025-04-04	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)

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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