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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
U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts
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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 146 sponsored · 346 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMay 1(source)
That makes two Republicans who have found the backbone to vote against Trump’s illegal, unnecessary and expensive war on Iran. After 60 days, Trump has managed to waste lives, billions of dollars, and send gas prices through the roof. To the other Republican Senators, this is now your war, too.
Politico GOP unity cracks with latest Iran war vote Susan Collins was the first Republican senator to change a vote on the Iran war. Connor O'Brien Connor O'Brien 04/30/2026, 3:29pm ET
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 30(source)
After two months of Trump’s dangerous Iran war and attacks landing close to nuclear reactors, the world must stop building nuclear power plants in war zones. The Senate should pass my bill with @merkley.senate.gov to reduce the risk of nuclear catastrophes.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 30(source)
Casey Means was never qualified to be Surgeon General. She has made clear she wouldn't stand up for the science—on vaccines, on dangerous pesticides, or anything else—if Trump or RFK told her to put politics or corporate interests first. Americans deserve a Surgeon General they can trust.
Trump drops embattled surgeon general pick Casey Means, announces new nominee Nicole Saphier, Trump’s third pick for the role, is a radiologist and longtime Fox News contributor. Means’s nomination stalled as some Republicans questioned her credentials and stance on vaccinations. Updated April 30, 2026 at 2:54 p.m
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 30(source)
As the author of the program that has already delivered more than $68 billion to schools and libraries, I’m troubled the FCC’s new rule will make it harder for kids to get online and to close the digital divide. We need to strengthen E-Rate, not put up new barriers.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 30(source)
The Trump EPA puts the value of a human life at zero dollars in their rulemakings to make it easier for them to pollute. They put a cost on corporate expenses, but not on asthma, heart disease, or exposure to toxic chemicals.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 30(source)
The Trump administration talks about trillions of savings for big corporations—but ignores the costs facing Americans at their kitchen tables every day because of their rollbacks.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)
$25 billion for Trump’s war of choice. And that's just how much Pete Hegseth is willing to admit they're spending. American families and small businesses can’t afford healthcare. They can’t afford electric bills. And they can’t afford Trump’s tariff taxes. End Trump’s war now.
U.S. war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official | Reuters
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)
Trump wants to cut a quarter billion dollars for worker protection programs that help keep you safe on the job. He already gave billionaire CEOs a tax cut—now he wants to sacrifice your health to them too.
Trump’s Budget Cuts: - $234 MILLION FROM WORKER PROTECTIONS Budget of the U.S. Government Worker Protection Agencies (-$234 million). The Budget emphasizes outreach, education, and assistance—rather than harsh penalties—for employers and workers trying to comply with labor laws and standards, and eliminates overbearing and burdensome regulations. This approach makes better use of taxpayer dollars while prioritizing worker safety and American economic strength. The Budget eliminates wasteful and unnecessary spending to refocus the Department’s worker protection agencies on the core missions of protecting American workers’ safety, health, wages, and benefits. For example, the Budget proposes to eliminate OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grants, which under previous administrations: Were weaponized to fund questionable activities such as “workers’ rights training,” for migrant farmworkers, as opposed to occupational safety training; and Funded woke organizations like the National Day Labor
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)
From reversing their stance on the pesticide RoundUp after meeting with its CEO, to appointing a Chevron & Big Tobacco lobbyist as a senior health official — this administration doesn't have a "Make America Healthy Again" agenda - it has a "Make Corporate Donors Richer" agenda.
Former tobacco industry executive Stephen Sayle has been appointed to a senior leadership role at the CDC. Sayle was a lobbyist for Chevron before working for Big Tobacco.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govApr 29(source)
I’m relieved the rest of this year’s LIHEAP funds are finally being released—following pressure from me and other Senators across the aisle. Heating and cooling assistance is critical for families to stay safe and healthy. No one should have to choose between bills and chills.
Final LIHEAP funds released after bipartisan push from U.S. senators
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Voting History
851 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 185 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-06-24—End debateNOT_VOTINGNO—Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24S.J. Res. 196 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-52)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2026-06-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2026-06-23H. Con. Res. 86 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-06-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2026-06-22H.R. 6644 (119th)Accept House changesYESYES✓Motion Agreed to (85-5)
2026-06-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-39)
2026-06-18H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-8, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-17S. Res. 616 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (44-50)
2026-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (55-39)
2026-06-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-41)
2026-06-16H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (87-8)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 172 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-48)
2026-06-16S.J. Res. 190 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-48)
2026-06-15—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (48-43)
2026-06-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (47-43)
2026-06-11—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-44)
2026-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2026-06-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-44)
2026-06-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-06-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-06-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Budgetary Discipline Re: Lee Amdt. No. 5804)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Motion (Wyden Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51)
2026-06-05S. 1318 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Final passageNONO✓Bill Passed (52-47)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schiff Amdt. No. 5740)YESYES✓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)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (53-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (45-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Cassidy Amdt. No. 5812)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Coons Amdt. No. 5457)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05S. 2 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-53)
2026-06-05—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Durbin Amdt. No. 5806)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Booker Amdt. No. 5803)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 5485)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5451)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (45-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04S. 2 (119th)Motion (Warnock Motion to Commit S. 2 to the Committee on the Judiciary with Instructions)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kim Amdt. No. 5545)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-53, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 5501)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (51-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-06-04—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 5556)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)

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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