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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 — 825
Yes26%
No73%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align96%
Cross-party0%
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Edward J. Markey
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 134 sponsored · 321 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 18(source)
First, it's Administrator. Second, the energy standards are at DOE not EPA. Either way—Trump has no idea how government works, yet his ridiculous post led DOE to freeze commonsense appliance efficiency standards updates - first established in my 1987 law. We deserve better.
Screenshot of Trump Post on Truth Social instructing "Secretary" Lee Zeldin ( of the EPA ) to "immediately go back to my Environmental Orders, which were terminated by Crooked Joe Biden, on Water Standards and Flow pertaining to SINKS, SHOWERS, TOILETS, WASHING MACHINES, DISHWASHERS, etc., and to likewise go back to the common sense standards on LIGHTBULBS, that were put in place by the Trump Administration, but terminated by Crooked Jo. I look forward to signing these Orders. THANK YOU!!!
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 18(source)
Denise Cheung resigned rather than invent a crime to justify seizing funds meant to lower energy bills. You don't need Sherlock Holmes to know the only crime here is Trump's bank heist, as he takes money meant for your pockets on the demand of his oil and gas donors.
High-ranking D.C. federal prosecutor resigns in protest
The head of criminal prosecutions in the U.S. attorney’s office in D.C. resigned Tuesday after refusing to comply with an order from the deputy attorney general’s office.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 18(source)
Republicans want to increase spending at the Pentagon by $150 billion. All while the Defense Dept is spending $141 billion on new nuclear missiles that we don't need and make us less safe. The GOP cares more about funding annihilation than education. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Pentagon Prepares Potential Cuts for DOGE
To get ahead of what could be drastic cuts, some parts of the U.S. military are making lists of weapons they have long wanted to cancel.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 15(source)
Musk and DOGE are so dangerous and incompetent they fired more than 300 staff at the NNSA only to have to call them back when they realized they were involved with nuclear security. There is no Oops! with nuclear weapons. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Dismissed Nuclear Bomb Specialists Recalled by Energy Department
The Energy Department is seeking to bring back nuclear energy specialists after abruptly telling hundreds of workers that their jobs were eliminated, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 14(source)
It's ironic that the Trump admin, which promised to lower costs, is approving fossil fuel export projects that will increase prices for American households. It's almost like they're in it for the billionaires, not the people. Approving Commonwealth LNG is a huge mistake. We will fight back.
Ari Natter
@arinatter.bsky.social
Open post ↗
Scoop: The Trump administration is giving conditional approval to Commonwealth LNG's natural gas export project today - the first of what is expected to be many.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 14(source)
Textbooks teach students about the 3 branches of federal government, created in the US Constitution. Article I - Congress. Article II - the presidency. Article III - the judiciary. Elon Musk believes there is a never-seen Article 3.5 that applies only to him. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/14/o...
Elon Musk’s place in the Constitution - The Boston Globe
Article 3.5, a never-before-used provision with unlimited authority to remake our constitutional order with Musk as the unelected and unaccountable leader.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 14(source)
Elon Musk and DOGE are playing a dangerous game. Cutting 300 NNSA staff overnight weakens oversight and could leave our nuclear stockpile vulnerable. This isn’t smart savings—it’s dangerously irresponsible. www.npr.org/2025/02/13/n...
Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce
Employees across several agencies, including the Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education and Department of Energy, have all been affected, with many being given notice Thursday.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 13(source)
Education funding helps us work toward a country where every student can go to school knowing they will get the same education as the family that can afford private school. Yesterday, Trump called it a con job.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 13(source)
Here's a list of fossil-fueled Trump nominees that would be banned by my BIG OIL from the Cabinet bill:   Chris Wright, DOE Kathleen Sgamma, BLM Aaron Szabo, EPA Audrey Robertson, DOE Kyle Haustveit, DOE William Doffermyre, DOI   Fossil execs must not run our government.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 13(source)
DOGE access to the DOE information technology system is unacceptable. We must keep Elon Musk and his minions away from our most sensitive nuclear weapons information. I am demanding answers from Secretary Wright. www.reuters.com/world/us/dem...
Democratic US lawmakers ask Energy Department about any DOGE access to nuclear data
Two U.S. Democratic lawmakers pressed the secretary of energy on Wednesday whether members of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency have access to classified information on nuclear weapons, saying nuclear secrets need to be tightly safeguarded.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 13(source)
Yesterday, the richest man in the world fired hundreds of workers who support America’s small businesses. After being rescinded last week, pink slips were reissued this morning. DOGE doesn't 'measure twice, cut once' they cut twice, then cut again. www.politico.com/news/2025/02...
DOGE order triggers firings at SBA of employees prematurely fired Friday
Federal workers who mistakenly got termination notices last week got real ones Tuesday just hours after the president’s executive order.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 11(source)
On January 6th, the insurrectionists had pepper spray and clubs. At NOAA, Elon Musk is trying to take over our government with hackers and coders. We won't stand for it.
Senator Markey and a crowd of advocates behind a podium sign reading "STOP DOGE SAVE NOAA"
Advocates hold signs reading Climate Solutions Now nd NOAA Saves Lives
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 11(source)
If you're wondering why Trump, Musk, and Vance are attacking the judiciary👇
Senator Ed Markey
@markey.senate.gov
Open post ↗
Birthright citizenship order - BLOCKED. Federal funding cut off - BLOCKED. Illegal feds resignation plan - BLOCKED. Access to Treasury's vital data system - BLOCKED. Firing 2000 USAID workers - BLOCKED. Drastic NIH Grant Cuts - BLOCKED. Removing public health websites - BLOCKED.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 11(source)
Birthright citizenship order - BLOCKED. Federal funding cut off - BLOCKED. Illegal feds resignation plan - BLOCKED. Access to Treasury's vital data system - BLOCKED. Firing 2000 USAID workers - BLOCKED. Drastic NIH Grant Cuts - BLOCKED. Removing public health websites - BLOCKED.
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Voting History
825 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
2026-03-24—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-40)
2026-02-02—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (71-29, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)

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