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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 — 851
Yes26%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party0%
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Edward J. Markey headshot
Edward J. Markey
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 144 sponsored · 346 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 18(source)
Investments in Head Start are an investment in our children, our communities, and our future. As Head Start turns 61, we celebrate one of our nation’s most visionary programs and commit to expanding Head Start so every child has the support and opportunity they need to thrive. #StandForHeadStart
6 years of Head Start Photo of man holding baby in classroom
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 18(source)
During AAPI Heritage Month, and every day, we celebrate the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities who make Massachusetts stronger through advocacy, public service, small businesses, education, healthcare, the arts and so much more. Our diversity is our strength.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 18(source)
Thanks to Trump, America is losing the clean energy race. Last year, China invested $60 billion more in clean energy—and installed SEVEN times more wind, solar, and storage—than we did. Reviving American clean energy leadership will mean cheap, reliable energy for all.
Graphic of headline that reads "Inside Climate News: China Widens Its Clean Energy Lead, Chinese companies account for more than half of global investments in clean energy manufacturing since 2019, while new U.S. investments declined last year." Behind the headline is a photo of workers in a factory.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 16(source)
Honored to celebrate the opening of La CASA today in Villa Victoria—the largest Latino cultural center in New England. La CASA will be a new home for art, activism, and opportunity. A place for communities to come together to protect collective memories and create new legacies.
Senator Markey and community members cutting ribbon for La CASA
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 15(source)
Abortion must remain safe, legal, and accessible. That’s why I joined every Senate Democrat in calling on the Supreme Court to preserve the right to receive mifepristone by mail. This case isn’t over–we’ll continue to fight attacks on reproductive health and freedom.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 15(source)
Trump’s love affair with coal has cost Americans hundreds of millions of dollars—all to keep the oldest, dirtiest fossil plants hanging around. We must pass my bill to stop Trump’s abuse of the energy emergency authority that's forcing families to fund his pet pollution projects.
Trump’s Push to Keep Coal Plants Open Is Costing Hundreds of Millions Costs have been mounting in the year since the Trump administration began directing aging coal plants to stay open.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 14(source)
One month ago, my bipartisan bill reauthorizing our essential innovation programs became law. With these programs reopened, small businesses in Massachusetts and across the country are once again empowered to lead America forward as innovators and job creators.
SBIR program is reupped with Trump’s signature, after six months of closure By Jon Chesto Globe Staff,Updated April 15, 2026, 5:34 p.m. “The American people deserve to have access to the most innovative technologies,” Markey said in a statement. “With a bipartisan, five-year authorization signed into law, small businesses are once again empowered to create these innovative technologies and tackle our nation’s most pressing challenges head-on.”
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 14(source)
Children can’t learn on an empty stomach. School meals should be stigma-free and easily accessible for every student. Proud to join @repilhan.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov as they introduce this important legislation.
Rep. Ilhan Omar @Ilhan No child should have to sit in a classroom hungry or worried about where their next meal will come from. Excited to introduce the Universal School Meals Program Act with @SenSanders to feed kids with free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks to students year-round.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 14(source)
“Smart” glasses—dangerously dumb idea. DHS’s troubling record of using surveillance to silence protesters & target communities makes clear what this proposal really is: a tool for unchecked, wearable surveillance. DHS must immediately reverse course on this dystopian technology.
Article screenshot. Full text linked in reply.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 14(source)
I’m proud to be from Malden, a city of immigrants—just like the Markeys—who keep the American Dream alive. In our city—and in our Commonwealth—we know that immigrants make America great.
Malden’s unique mix of restaurants and gaming grew out of its immigrant population
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 14(source)
Data centers are eating up more and more of our electricity—and it’s causing chaos in the grid. Families shouldn’t have to worry if their bills are going to shoot up or if their power will shut off because a data center moves in next door. fortune.com/2026/05/12/l...
'It's like we don't exist': Nearly 50,000 Lake Tahoe residents face power loss as utility redirects lines to data centers | Fortune
Roughly 49,000 Lake Tahoe residents could lose 75% of their power after their energy provider said it's directing energy to neighboring data centers.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 13(source)
An absolute joy to meet with the crew of the Artemis II yesterday. In dark times, they have helped us to raise our gaze to the constellation of possibility. Thank you for your service as you inspire generations to come.
Senator Markey with Artemis II crew: Reid Wiseman, NASA, Pilot Victor Glover, NASA, Mission Specialist 1 Christina Koch NASA, Mission Specialist 2 Jeremy Hansen
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Voting History
851 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
2025-09-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-09-02S. 2296 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-14, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-23)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNO——Nomination Confirmed (72-22)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-35)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-42)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNOYES✕Nomination Confirmed (78-17)
2025-08-02—End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-19)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2025-08-02—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-08-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-43)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-44)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOYES✕Amendment Agreed to (81-15)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Final passageNOYES✕Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNOYES✕Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (21-75)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (15-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (14-81)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (45-50)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (42-53)
2025-08-01H.R. 3944 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (44-51)
2025-08-01—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-08-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-43)
2025-08-01—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-44)
2025-08-01—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-44)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-45)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2025-07-31—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-07-31—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 34 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73)
2025-07-30S.J. Res. 41 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70)
2025-07-30—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44)
2025-07-30—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (52-44)

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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