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At a Glance
Seat
U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
Born
July 11, 1946
Age 80
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

Voting Record — 890
Yes26%
No73%
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 · 157 sponsored · 367 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all celebrating in Massachusetts and beyond! Today we honor the rich Irish heritage that helped shape our Commonwealth and continues to strengthen our communities.
A century ago, Worcester’s Dr. Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, helping spark the modern space age. The Bay State has always had a rich tradition of innovation—with Central Mass helping launch us to the stars.
The Boston Globe
A century ago, Robert Goddard launched the future
Massachusetts inventor’s rocket was a giant leap toward space travel
By Hiawatha Bray Globe Staff,Updated March 16, 2026, 10:46 a.m.
Congratulations to @masslive.bsky.social and the entire Springfield Republican newsroom on winning 13 first-place awards. Our democracy needs strong local journalism now more than ever.
MassLive

MassLive wins 13 first-place awards at New England competition, including General Excellence
Updated: Mar. 15, 2026, 4:31 p.m.|Published: Mar. 15, 2026, 4:12 p.m.
The foundation is cracking. Trump’s director of the National Counterterrorism Center just resigned saying he “cannot in good conscience” support Trump’s war because Iran “posed no imminent threat.” The people deep inside know how wrong this war is. This illegal, reckless war must end now.
AP
Politics
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
A court just blocked a major part of RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine agenda. Good. Vaccines save lives. Policy must be guided by science—not conspiracy theories and dangerous misinformation. Today’s ruling is a victory for science, for parents, and for kids across America.
The Washington Post
Federal judge blocks RFK Jr.’s vaccine policy overhaul for now
The judge said the government has undermined its history of recognizing the importance of involving independent experts in setting the national public health agenda.

Updated
March 16, 2026
RFK Jr.’s reckless anti-science crusade is turning deadly in the Commonwealth and across the country. He continues to spread vaccine misinformation, cut lifesaving NIH-funded research, and dismantle our public health infrastructure. RFK Jr. must end his Make America Sick Agenda.
Graphic of Newsweek headline that reads, "America is getting sicker, not healthier, under Trump and RFK Jr. | Opinion." Background photo is of President Trump and HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Full text of story linked in reply.
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Voting History
890 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
2025-03-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-03-25Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (74-25)
2025-03-25End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (73-25)
2025-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (60-31)
2025-03-24Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (62-30)
2025-03-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (63-32)
2025-03-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (64-33)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Final passageNONOBill Passed (54-46)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONOAmendment Rejected (27-73)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYESAmendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14H.R. 1968 (119th)End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14S. 331 (119th)Final passageNOYESBill Passed (84-16)
2025-03-14Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (59-40)
2025-03-14End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
2025-03-13Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-03-13S. 331 (119th)End debateNOYESCloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-13End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-03-13Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-03-13End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-03-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-12Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-03-11Confirm nomineeNOYESNomination Confirmed (78-19)
2025-03-11End debateNOYESCloture Motion Agreed to (76-20)
2025-03-11Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-03-11End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-10Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (67-32)
2025-03-06S. 331 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYESCloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-06End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (66-30)
2025-03-06Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-06End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-03-05S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-03-05Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-05End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 28 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (70-27)
2025-03-04S.J. Res. 3 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03S. 9 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONOCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27End debateNONOCloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27H.J. Res. 35 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 12 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26S.J. Res. 10 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESJoint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26Confirm nomineeNONONomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOJoint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25S.J. Res. 11 (119th)Begin considerationNONOMotion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)

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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