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At a Glance
Seat
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 — 776
Yes24%
No75%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align95%
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 · 131 sponsored · 307 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

The Trump administration cares about corporations–not students. Gutting the Department of Education as borrowers try to figure out their complicated loans means less support, protection, and oversight. Students need clarity. Not confusion.
Senate Republicans have repeatedly blocked legislation to pay TSA workers. They are using TSA workers as pawns to avoid putting a stop torump’s lawless, violent immigration agenda. It’s unconscionable.
Like Trump promised, RFK Jr. has been “going wild” on health since Day One. But when we fight back, we win. Trans people deserve dignity, safety, and access to the lifesaving care their doctors recommend. We celebrate today and keep fighting tomorrow.
AP

Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration
Cigarette smoking just hit a historic low—and the CDC was silent. RFK Jr.'s cuts to the CDC mean national anti-smoking work has gone up in smoke. It's time to restore the CDC's anti-smoking programs and keep up the progress—not let it burn away.
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Smoking rates are at a historic low. You’re not hearing about it from the government
Government data released without analysis is leaving experts to fill in gaps left by federal cuts
This National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, I am in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community as they face down challenges getting respectful, affordable health care. I won’t stop fighting for accessible and compassionate care for all.
Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, refuses to admit what we know is true, that Iran posed no imminent threat to our security. Instead, she hides behind a lie and says that Trump “concluded” that Iran posed such a threat. This is Trump's illegal, reckless war of choice.
The Hill
Gabbard: Trump concluded Iran posed an imminent threat
by Tara Suter - 03/17/26 4:40 PM ET
380+ clinical trials disrupted. More than 74k real people waiting for breakthroughs. All derailed by NIH grants cuts. I’m leading the MA delegation demanding answers from the Trump admin. We need the truth about cuts to lifesaving research.
Mass Live
Bay State lawmakers question NIH boss on clinical trial disruptions under Trump
Published: Mar. 17, 2026, 5:01 a.m.
Meta wants to quietly roll out facial recognition technology in its smart glasses, hoping Americans won’t notice the potential risk to their privacy and civil rights. They’re mistaken. I have serious questions about the privacy risks and ethics of deploying this technology.
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Right now, billionaires can pay less in taxes on their stock trades than teachers or nurses that educate our children and care for us in emergencies. My Equal Tax Act would stop rewarding wealth more than work by making the ultra-wealthy pay taxes like millions of working people.
Screenshot of text that reads, "Soak the rich — Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today will introduce the Senate’s version of Rep. Delia Ramirez’s (D-Ill.) Equal Tax Act, which limits the lower preferential tax rate for long-term capital gains and dividends, and limit pass-through deductions, to those with incomes under $1 million. The bill would also enact a lifetime limit of $1 million on like-kind exchanges for real estate gains." Full text linked in replies.
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Voting History
776 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
2025-07-23Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22H.R. 3944 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17H.R. 4 (119th)Kill the motionNONOMotion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESMotion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16H.R. 4 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15H.R. 4 (119th)Motion to Discharge H.R. 4NONOMotion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (46-42)
2025-07-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-07-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-07-10End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-45)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-07-09End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-07-09Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-43)

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