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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 — 782
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 · 131 sponsored · 307 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govMar 2(source)
Trump is raising prices at home while razing countries abroad. In addition to untold casualties, Trump's illegal war with Iran will lead to skyrocketing oil prices, and we know the Big Oil vultures are already circulating. We can't let Trump drag us into another endless war.
U.S. gas prices begin to rise as oil surges in wake of U.S.-Iran conflict Global stock indexes dropped sharply in Monday trading, while U.S. markets recovered from an initial decline. Volume Muted Icon Oil and gas prices expected to surge after U.S. attack on Iran 01:32 Get more news on Share Add NBC News to Google Savewith a NBCUniversal Profile March 1, 2026, 6:24 PM EST / Updated March 2, 2026, 11:59 AM EST By Steve Kopack
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 28(source)
We had a deal with Iran to ensure limits on its nuclear capacities. Trump ended that deal. Now he says that sending our young people off to fight and potentially lose their lives for this country is just a ‘cost of war.’ This is the cost of his broken promises. No war with Iran.
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🚨 Donald Trump after launching war on Iran: The lives of American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties. That often happens in war.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 27(source)
ICE is tearing families apart and putting people in dangerous situations. Many immigrants—even children—are forced to defend themselves in deportation cases without a lawyer. The SHIELD Act would bolster immigrants’ access to legal support, so they don't have to face court alone.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 27(source)
Measles cases have now been confirmed in Mass. Vaccines save lives—and our federal health leaders should be saying that loudly and clearly. Instead, RFK sows doubt about vaccine safety while his Surgeon General nominee won't commit to recommending the vaccine. Baystate families deserve better.
Measles reported in Massachusetts for first time in two years Share Email Facebook Twitter Doses of the measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine. Boxes and vials of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine in a 2025 file photo. Jan Sonnenmair Getty Images North America Marilyn Schairer
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 27(source)
Here’s an easy solution: Finalize the rule that @USDOT scrapped that would compensate passengers for these airline-caused delays. I’ve been demanding this for years. Let’s get it done.
James Blair @JamesBlairUSA Today, American Airlines delays me 2.5 hours because someone failed to notice empty hydraulic fluid before it was time to go down the runway. Yesterday, they apparently forgot to BOOK A PILOT for my wife’s flight. I’m going to take a new interest in the airline industry. 3:53 PM · Feb 26, 2026 · 3.2M Views
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 27(source)
Trump is lying and hyping the threat. Iran does not pose an imminent danger. Even Rubio admits Iran is not enriching uranium. There is time for diplomacy. This is a war of choice—and it’s a bad choice.
Iran Is Far From Building ICBMs, Experts Say, Despite Trump Warning U.S. demands Tehran curb its missile ambitions, but Iran denies seeking intercontinental ballistic missile By Michael R. Gordon Follow , Lara Seligman Follow and Robbie Gramer Follow Feb. 27, 2026 7:01 am ET 561
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 27(source)
Trump's VA issued a policy to hurt vets whose medications are working. Veterans pushed back, and today the VA officially walked it back. This is what happens when veterans make their voices heard. This is what is looks like when we organize—not agonize.
VA files notice to immediately revoke disability rating rule after backlash from veterans By LINDA F. HERSEY STARS AND STRIPES • February 26, 2026 Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2026-02-26/va-rescinding-rule-disability-ratings-20883658.html Source - Stars and Stripes
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govFeb 26(source)
DOD is still coercing Anthropic to allow its AI model to be used for mass surveillance and autonomous warfare. Imagine what they have planned. This can’t happen.
Screenshot of headline that reads, “Anthropic says Pentagon's ‘final offer’ is unacceptable.” Full text linked in reply.
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Voting History
782 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
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)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (58-42)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Kill the motionYESYES✓Motion to Table Agreed to (67-33)
2026-01-30H.R. 7148 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (32-67)
2026-01-29H.R. 7148 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-55, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-27S. 3627 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)Final passageNOYES✕Bill Passed (82-15)
2026-01-15H.R. 6938 (119th)End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (85-14, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-14S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 98NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2026-01-13S.J. Res. 84 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52)
2026-01-12H.R. 6938 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (80-13, 3/5 majority required)
2026-01-08—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-40)
2026-01-08S.J. Res. 98 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Agreed to (52-47)
2026-01-07S.J. Res. 86 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (43-50)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2026-01-06—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-01-05—Confirm nomineeNOT_VOTINGNO—Nomination Confirmed (50-35)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-42)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-35)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (58-36)
2025-12-18—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-12-18S. Res. 532 (119th)Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-12-18S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYES✓Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
2025-12-17S. Res. 412 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2025-12-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (69-27)
2025-12-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (67-30)
2025-12-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (67-30)
2025-12-17S. 1071 (119th)Accept House changesNOYES✕Motion Agreed to (77-20)
2025-12-15S. 1071 (119th)End debateNOYES✕Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 1071 (119th)Begin considerationNOYES✕Motion to Proceed Agreed to (75-22)
2025-12-11S. Res. 532 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (52-47)
2025-12-11S. 3385 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-11S. 3386 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-48, 3/5 majority required)
2025-12-10S. Res. 532 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-12-10S.J. Res. 82 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-12-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-12-09—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-12-08—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44)
2025-12-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-32)
2025-12-04S. Res. 520 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (43-37, 3/5 majority required)

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