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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 — 830

Yes26%

No73%

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Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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Edward J. Markey

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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 138 sponsored · 324 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 10(source)

My statement denouncing Trump's executive order targeting state and local climate action. www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 9(source)

I don't know about you, but I think he had a meeting with the President of the United States...and Elon Musk.

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Senate EPW Democrats@epw.senate.govApr 9(source)

WATCH: Senate, House Dems expose Trump EPA’s assault on clean air & water. American families will pay—with their health and with their wallets—for these giveaways to the planet’s biggest polluters.

Senate, House Dems Expose Trump EPA’s Assault on Clean Air & Water

YouTube video by Senate Environment & Public Works Committee

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 9(source)

My heart is with the people of the Dominican Republic and the Dominican community in Lawrence and across Massachusetts following this tragedy. I’m praying for the victims and their loved ones and for the safety of those still missing. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/08/w...

The roof collapses at a Dominican Republic nightclub, killing at least 98 people - The Boston Globe

Crews are still searching for potential survivors in the rubble at the one-story Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 9(source)

Last year, billion-dollar disasters occurred every 1 to 2 weeks on average. But Trump axed FEMA’s most effective climate resilience program, BRIC, gutting funding for flood protections, wildfire retrofits, storm-resilient power lines, and infrastructure. This is reckless. grist.org/politics/fem...

FEMA moves to end one of its biggest disaster adaptation programs

In an internal FEMA memorandum obtained by Grist, the Trump administration announced it plans to dismantle the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 9(source)

My statement on Trump's coal executive orders. www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 8(source)

Trump’s tariffs are already disrupting supply chains and driving up energy costs nationwide. While Big Oil takes a free pass, it’s working families that will pay the price.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 8(source)

Today is AANHPI Equal Pay Day. That means that in order to take home as much as a white non-Hispanic man made in 2024, AANHPI women had to work from January of last year until today. We must close the gap and ensure equal pay for equal work.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 7(source)

My statement on the passing of Phil Johnston. www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 5(source)

The Social Security phoneline is a lifeline for Grandma and Grandpa. Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to take it away. Republicans just blocked my amendment to stop them. youtube.com/shorts/bOg27...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 5(source)

Sharing war plans via app: Not fireable. Not sharing in conspiracy theories: Fireable. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/03/u...

Gen. Timothy Haugh Ousted as Head of NSA and Cyber Command

No reason was given for the removal of Gen. Timothy D. Haugh. The far-right activist Laura Loomer had called for his ouster in a meeting with President Trump, an official said.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 4(source)

The totality of the GOP response when I tried to pass a Resolution that essentially said "we agree with the constitution".

Two screenshots of Senator Scott. The first with the caption "I object." The second with the caption "..."

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 3(source)

Republicans just blocked my resolution to reaffirm the 22nd and 12th Amendments and make clear that Donald Trump is not eligible for a third term. Here's my question. If Trump's only joking, then why block me?

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 3(source)

Donald Trump cannot get a third term. Join me live on the Senate floor to make that clear. www.youtube.com/live/1nHvdG4...

Donald Trump cannot get a third term. Join me live on the Senate floor to make that clear.

YouTube video by Senator Markey

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 3(source)

Trump’s Liberation Day was really Obliteration Day. Trump is only concerned with his billionaire tax cuts, not American workers and families.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 2(source)

www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

Waltz’s team set up at least 20 Signal group chats for crises across the world

It’s a more extensive use of the app than previously reported and sheds new light on how commonly the Trump administration’s national security team relies on Signal.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 2(source)

Resign.

POLITICO headline reading: Waltz's team set up at least 20 signal group chats for crises across the world

It's a more extensive use of the app than previously reported and sheds new light on how commonly the Trump administration's national security team relies on Signal.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 2(source)

Instead of making it easier to get health care, Donald Trump and Republicans are working to make it harder. We can't let them. Protect Medicaid. Protect Planned Parenthood. Protect people’s health. youtube.com/shorts/bvali...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 2(source)

Who wins by closing Head Start offices? Who wins by cutting money for Alzheimer’s research and addiction treatment? Who wins by halting work on food safety and HIV prevention? Donald Trump and Elon Musk. x.com/SecKennedy/s...

This is a difficult moment for all of us at HHS. Our hearts go out to those who have lost their jobs. But the reality is clear: what we've been doing isn't working. Despite spending $1.9 trillion in annual costs, Americans are getting sicker every year. In the past four years alone, the agency’s budget has grown by 38% — yet outcomes continue to decline.

We must shift course. HHS needs to be recalibrated to emphasize prevention, not just sick care. These changes will not affect Medicare, Medicaid, or other essential health services.

This overhaul is about realigning HHS with its core mission: to stop the chronic disease epidemic and Make America Healthy Again. It’s a win-win for taxpayers, and for every American we serve.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 2(source)

Family caregivers are heroes. But even heroes need help. I thank Senator Capito, Rep. Cammack, and Rep. Magaziner for their partnership on my Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act. We must remove the burden of red tape for caregivers and get them support and services they need.

Sens. Markey and Capito, Reps. Cammack and Magaziner Reintroduce Legislation to Alleviate Administrative Burden for Caregivers | U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts

Family caregivers provide $600 billion in unpaid care every year Bill Text (PDF) Washington (March...

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Sponsored Bills(138)

S. 4763 (119th)
A bill to establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and f…
S. 4717 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the National Instit…
S. 4725 (119th)
A bill to amend the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide for hi…
S. 4727 (119th)
A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to carry out a st…
S. 4706 (119th)
A bill to amend section 1977A of the Revised Statues to equalize the remedies available unde…

Cosponsored Bills(324)

S. 4776 (119th)
A bill to repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.
Joined: 2026-06-11
S. Res. 766 (119th)
A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination again…
Joined: 2026-06-11
S. 4724 (119th)
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be un…
Joined: 2026-06-09
S. 4701 (119th)
A bill to protect freedom of travel and reproductive rights.
Joined: 2026-06-08
S. Res. 753 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050…
Joined: 2026-05-21

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Voting History

830 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-06-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05	S. 1318 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 5632)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	S. 2 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hassan Amdt. No. 5535)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Ossoff Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 5514)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 5512)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Tillis Amdt. No. 5452)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (15-84)
2026-06-04	S. 2 (119th)	Motion (Schumer motion to commit S.2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with instructions)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-50)
2026-06-03	S. 2 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2026-06-03	S.J. Res. 188 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-06-02	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2026-06-02	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-06-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-05-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-05-19	S.J. Res. 185 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 185	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-05-19	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-38)
2026-05-19	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-38)
2026-05-18	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (46-43)
2026-05-14	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13	S.J. Res. 141 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)

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