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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 — 783
Yes26%
No73%
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 · 411 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley
Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govAug 29(source)
As the humanitarian disaster in Gaza continues, we cannot look away from rising Israeli settler violence in the West Bank. @merkley.senate.gov and I met families of Americans killed there and visited a town subjected to attacks. Illegal settlements and violence MUST end.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 29(source)
This move gets an “F.” Blocking international diplomats from participating in U.N. debates damages American leadership in the world and undermines the ability of the U.N. to serve as a forum for debating and addressing challenging world issues.
US revokes Palestinian officials' visas ahead of UN meeting, State Dept says
The U.S. is denying and revoking visas from members of the Palestine Liberation Organization and the Palestinian Authority ahead of the United Nations General Assembly meeting in September, the State Department said on Friday.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govAug 29(source)
I visited Kerem Shalom, one of the two main crossings between Israel and Gaza, where @merkley.senate.gov and I pointed out that the so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's delivery system is fatally flawed. People are starving. The Netanyahu government must let more food into Gaza NOW.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 29(source)
Let’s be clear: the Trump Administration arresting people who are actively fighting wildfires is a cruel and unacceptable act that puts our communities in real danger. Firefighters are putting their lives on the line to protect us—we owe them our thanks and respect.
The Oregonian
@oregonian.com
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Border Patrol agents detained two firefighters from private contractors at a wildfire on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, prompting criticism from Sen. Patty Murray.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 29(source)
A “pocket rescission” is the President canceling a funding law without Congress changing the law. We live in a republic, not a dictatorship, so this is unconstitutional. Stop the dictatorship. Join the resistance.
Senate Budget Committee
@senatebudget.bsky.social
Open post ↗
No matter what Trump calls it—cancelling funding that Congress has approved is ILLEGAL.   Here is how Trump's unconstitutional "Pocket Rescission" hurts hardworking families. ⬇️
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Senator Chris Van Hollen@vanhollen.senate.govAug 28(source)
@merkley.senate.gov and I were just in Israel to discuss the situation in Gaza and press to end the war and return all the hostages. We visited a World Food Program site in Israel with enough food to feed everyone in Gaza for 3 weeks. The Netanyahu government's weaponization of hunger must stop.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 27(source)
My heart is with Annunciation Catholic School and all of Minneapolis in the wake of this horrific shooting. Every child should be safer at school, full stop. I’ll keep fighting for the gun safety reforms we need to keep our communities safe.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 27(source)
Reminder: Republicans voted to gut health care for more than 15 MILLION AMERICANS. A YES on the BIG UGLY BETRAYAL was a YES on slashing Medicaid and the ACA. It was a YES on raising insurance premiums. And it was a YES on closing rural hospitals and nursing homes.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 27(source)
Republicans swore up and down that they’d protect Medicaid. That was a lie—their BIG UGLY BETRAYAL bill slashed Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and will rip health care away from more than 15 million Americans.
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Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.govAug 26(source)
Today, 187 Members of Congress—led by Equality Caucus Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social & Vice Chair @reptedlieu.bsky.social & @merkley.senate.gov—filed a brief urging SCOTUS to protect young LGBTQI+ people and uphold Colorado's ban on so-called "conversion therapy." Link in bio for more info.
Takano, Lieu, & Merkley lead 187 members of congress in Filing Brief to Support Conversion Therapy Bans at SCOTUS. IMAGE: The United States Supreme Court.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 25(source)
Our National Parks are being pushed to the limit without the staffing and funding they need.   I championed a bill to fully fund our parks that passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee with overwhelming bipartisan support—we need to get it across the finish line.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 25(source)
Community Warehouse in Portland turns surplus furniture into support for families who need it most! They’re taking powerful, practical strides to support housing stability and human dignity. Such important work! www.forbes.com/sites/jeremy...
The Furniture Gap: Solving A Hidden Crisis For American Families
Furniture poverty is hitting many low-income families. Accessing housing falls short when they lack a bed, table, or chairs to make it a home.
Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz@wassermanschultz.house.govAug 20(source)
The Everglades internment camp threatens human rights, due process, Tribal interests and this sensitive environment. @merkley.senate.gov and I led 60+ Democrats to demand transparency and answers from DHS. abcnews.go.com/US/democrati...
Democratic lawmakers demand information about 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A group of congressional Democrats is pushing officials at the DHS for more information about the use of the immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 20(source)
@wassermanschultz.house.gov and I teamed up to demand answers from the Trump Administration on the cruel and dangerous Alligator Alcatraz facility—an independent, unaccountable detention system that threatens human rights and due process for migrants.
Democratic lawmakers demand information about 'Alligator Alcatraz'
A group of congressional Democrats is pushing officials at the DHS for more information about the use of the immigration detention facility dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."
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Voting History
783 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
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (54-46)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (27-73)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14S. 331 (119th)Final passageNOYES✕Bill Passed (84-16)
2025-03-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-40)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
2025-03-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-03-13S. 331 (119th)End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-03-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-03-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-03-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-03-11—Confirm nomineeNOYES✕Nomination Confirmed (78-19)
2025-03-11—End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20)
2025-03-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-03-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-32)
2025-03-06S. 331 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-06—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30)
2025-03-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-06—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-03-05S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-03-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (70-27)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03S. 9 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 12 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 10 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
2025-02-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (66-28)
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43)
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)

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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