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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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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.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comApr 16(source)

Merkley to Vought: "I think perhaps the reason you didn't want to include deficit numbers is you didn't want to draw attention to the fact we're in a situation where we're not in a major recession, and yet we're continuing to drive this nation deeper and deeper into debt."

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comApr 16(source)

MERKLEY: Would I be in the ballpark to say we've already spent at least $50b? VOUGHT: I wouldn't want to make a characterization of that MERKLEY: As the most knowledgeable person in executive branch on the budget, I would expect you to have pretty good numbers, so I'm disappointed in that answer

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 15(source)

I support @sanders.senate.gov’s efforts to stop the sale of bombs and bulldozers to Israel as the Netanyahu government levels entire towns and targets communities in Gaza, Lebanon, and the West Bank.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 15(source)

Republicans want to let a foreign mining company pollute the pristine Boundary Waters and kick the door open to selling out our public lands. And they’ll violate the Congressional Review Act to do it. I’m a HELL NO.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 15(source)

The Senate just voted on a war powers resolution to rein in Trump’s illegal war of choice with Iran. REPUBLICANS BLOCKED IT. It’s clear where their priorities lie—and it’s not with the American people.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 15(source)

Today, the Senate votes on war powers resolutions to rein in Trump’s illegal war with Iran. I will vote YES—as I have repeatedly. I encourage my Republican colleagues to join me. We know this is wrong—it’s not a partisan issue.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 15(source)

We must defend our Constitution, which assigns the question of war to Congress, not the President. I introduced a War Powers Resolution to do just that. Democrats have been clear: we will keep voting on WPR resolutions until we pass one.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 14(source)

Trump’s illegal war with Iran is costing us 1 to 2 BILLION dollars EVERY SINGLE DAY. This while Trump claims we can’t afford to help Americans with health care or child care. Just despicable.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 14(source)

I just introduced a War Powers Resolution to rein in Trump’s illegal war with Iran. Democrats are sending a clear message: we’re going to keep voting on these resolutions until they pass. Republicans need to fulfill their oath to the Constitution and vote YES.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 13(source)

Hungarians resoundingly embraced democracy. A real win for the democratic process!

Orban, Beacon to the Right, Concedes Defeat in Hungary’s Election

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 13(source)

The SAVE America Act is a desperate attempt to rig the next election by making it difficult for whole groups of American citizens to vote: students, married women, Tribal communities, and the less affluent. Republicans are trying to steal YOUR freedom to vote.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 12(source)

First, Trump threatened to slaughter Iranian civilians if the Strait of Hormuz wasn’t opened. Now, he’s closing the Strait himself. Congress needs to act now to rein in Trump’s ego-fueled, illegal war.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 11(source)

Trump’s lawless federal agents are ripping families apart—leaving kids without their parents. It’s cruel and inhumane, and I’ll continue to fight to protect communities in Oregon and across the country.

Trump Has Detained the Parents of More Than 11,000 U.S. Citizen Kids

A ProPublica analysis of new ICE data shows that Trump has detained parents of U.S. citizen children at about twice the rate that Biden did, and moms have been deported four times as often.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 11(source)

Trump's Forest Service “reorganization” is really a plan to gut the agency ahead of wildfire season and keep folks in Oregon and across the country from having a say in how we protect public lands. HELL NO! I'll fight this as lead Dem on the Interior Appropriations Subcommittee.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 11(source)

First, Trump got the compromised Supreme Court to make him immune from criminal charges for actions during his presidency. Then, Trump flexed pardon power, freeing Jan. 6th insurrectionists. The whole Executive Branch is operating as if they are above the law and Constitution.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 10(source)

Trump is stealing funds that rural libraries and museums need to fund another vanity project.   Your tax dollars are being ripped out of your community to fund a monument to Trump’s ego. Hell no!

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The White House plans to spend $15 million in National Endowment for the Humanities funds to finance the construction of a gold-embossed arch at the entrance to Washington’s Memorial Bridge. https://www.notus.org/donald-trump/trump-arch-taxpayer-funds

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 10(source)

Israel’s attacks killed more than 200 civilians in Lebanon and are putting a fragile ceasefire at risk. If we want lasting peace, all parties need to abide by the ceasefire agreement, including Israel.

Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 10(source)

The two-week ceasefire is welcome news, but Congress needs to reconvene and pass war powers resolutions NOW to rein in Trump’s illegal war—as I’ve been pushing for since the attacks began. www.koin.com/news/oregon/...

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Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 8(source)

Americans don’t want Trump’s illegal war in Iran. He’s putting our troops in harm’s way, costing us BILLIONS, and stretching families to the limit at the gas pump.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govApr 8(source)

The two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan is good news. Any Trump order for U.S. forces to strike Iranian civilians would be a horrific violation of American values.

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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
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2025-02-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (55-44)
2025-02-04	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-45)
2025-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-46)
2025-02-04	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (77-23)
2025-02-03	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-38)
2025-02-03	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-01-30	—	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (83-13)
2025-01-30	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-35)
2025-01-30	—	Confirm nominee	NO	YES	✕	Nomination Confirmed (80-17)
2025-01-29	—	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (78-20)
2025-01-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-42)
2025-01-29	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-42)

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