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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 — 789
Yes24%
No75%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align95%
Cross-party0%
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Edward J. Markey
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 132 sponsored · 320 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 10(source)
Honored to speak yesterday at the celebration of life of Francis “Frank” Bellotti, our legendary Attorney General, who stood for the rule of law and helped inspire countless people to lives in public service.
Funeral card for Francis X. Bellotti
Senator Markey stands with Frank’s son Michael
A crowd is seated at tables during the celebration of life
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 9(source)
Elon Musk and DOGE are getting access to the department that controls nuclear material for bombs. If we were alarmed at his access to systems for Medicare payments, we should be horrified by their access to nuclear payloads. I will be demanding answers. www.reuters.com/world/us/thr...
Three DOGE members raise access concerns at US Energy Department, sources say
Members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have started working at the U.S. Energy Department where officials are concerned that they could get access to personnel files and information about disbursement of federal grants, two sources said on Friday.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 9(source)
Elon wants the CFPB gone so tech billionaires can profit from apps, like X, that offer bank-like services but don’t follow financial laws that keep people’s money safe. Musk wants to use the government to put more in his pockets. This is a blatant conflict of interest. www.npr.org/2025/02/07/g...
Musk's team takes control of key systems at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is the latest target of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 8(source)
Too many brave servicemembers have recently died, including two from Massachusetts, in V-22 Osprey crashes. The V-22 should be grounded again. I am calling on the NFL to cancel the V-22 Osprey flyover of the Super Bowl this Sunday. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/08/m...
Mother of Pittsfield airman killed in Osprey crash says plan to fly aircraft over Super Bowl is ‘incredibly traumatizing’ - The Boston Globe
“This piece of machinery should not be in a celebration when so many in the military have lost their lives from it,” Kim Krautter said.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 8(source)
Musk’s meddling in the Treasury system was more than just a data grab—it was a power grab. I’m glad the courts agree. No unelected billionaire should have the ability to rifle around Americans’ Social Security payments, Medicare support, tax refunds, & personal info. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/n...
Judge Halts DOGE Access to Treasury Payment Systems
The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 attorneys general accusing the president of failing to faithfully execute the nation’s laws when he let DOGE comb through federal computer systems.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 7(source)
Yesterday, we demonstrated the power of working people everywhere as we came together to make one thing clear: Elon Musk and DOGE need to get the heck outta dodge. Musk and Trump are fighting for billionaires, while Americans are fighting just to get by.
Senator Markey holds a megaphone in front of a crowd at DOL
Building facade reading: Frances Perkins Department of Labor Building
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 6(source)
Trump, Elon Musk, and his henchmen want to lock the promise of public education behind an ivory tower and throw away the key. We will fight back. www.masslive.com/politics/202...
Mass. Sen. Markey, school advocates, line up against Trump’s moves on Education Department
"Trump, Elon Musk, and his henchmen want to lock the promise of public education behind an ivory tower of rich people and throw away the key," U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., said.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 6(source)
I’m hosting a press conference at EPA at 2:15 to demand that Donald Trump and Elon Musk end their unconstitutional funding cut off. Join us: www.mobilize.us/climateactio...
Press Conference - Defend EPA Programs and Staff · Climate Action Campaign
On Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:30PM ET, Senator Markey, climate and environmental advocates, union workers, and members of Congress will hold a press conference outside the Environmental Protectio...
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 5(source)
I’m taking every opportunity to stop Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s illegal government takeover. Just now, I offered an amendment at the Commerce Committee to stop their seizure of your data at Treasury. Republicans voted it down in fealty to Trump. youtu.be/wR9Eu--McII
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 5(source)
Tonight we rallied outside the Treasury Department as members of Congress were denied access to the very building where Musk’s minions have been allowed to root around in American’s personal data. No one elected Elon Musk. Dems must vote no on all nominees & fight to stop this.
Senator Markey holds a microphone in front of a crowd
Picture of the Treasury Department
Senator Markey holds a microphone in front of a crowd holding resist and we will not be silenced and no one voted for Elon Musk signs
Nobody Elected Musk sign
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Voting History
789 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
2025-03-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)
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)

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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