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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 — 788
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 · 312 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJan 2(source)
The Trump administration is advancing their cruel, extremist agenda by making abortion care even harder for veterans to access—with no exceptions even for serious health concerns, rape, or incest. This administration continues to fail those who served our country.
Trump administration bans US veterans agency from providing abortions
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 31(source)
Trump and Republicans’ resolution for 2026: Jack up health insurance premiums for 22 million, including 337,000 in Massachusetts—all to pay for tax breaks for their CEO billionaire buddies. Our resolution? Don’t agonize—organize and take back our government in 2026.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 30(source)
A champion for the planet and public health, a brilliant writer, and a fearless advocate to the end. Most of all, Tatiana was a loving mother, wife, daughter and sister. A remarkable woman who lives on in the hearts of her beautiful family. Sending my love and prayers.
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Tatiana Schlossberg, the daughter of Caroline Kennedy and the granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, has died at 35. trib.al/hy8UAM9
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 30(source)
Make no mistake, this is an act of war. Only Congress can authorize war. Trump has put us on the road to an illegal war with Venezuela. We must stop this madness.
Screenshot of headline reading: Exclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 29(source)
Trump’s reckless tariffs turned Main Streets into Pain Streets across Massachusetts in 2025. The Supreme Court must stand with small businesses, rein in Trump’s power grab, and deliver real relief to the entrepreneurs and employees who drive our local and regional economies.
Screenshot of headline reading: ‘It’s been a challenging year.’ Trump’s tariffs have taken a toll on small businesses.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 24(source)
Trump’s attacks on Vineyard Wind are attacks on union jobs and American wallets. This will make our nation weaker, our energy costs higher, and our families less certain about how they’re going to make ends meet.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 24(source)
The Trump admin is trying to shut down Vineyard Wind 1—threatening 3,700 clean energy jobs, $3.7B in savings, and power for 400,000 homes. @warren.senate.gov and I are demanding access to the “classified” reports used to justify this reckless pause. We won’t let them hide the truth.
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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 23(source)
The Burmese junta’s planned elections are a ploy to legitimize its illegal power grab amid ongoing violence. I’m alarmed by airstrikes on civilians and mass detentions of political leaders. I’ll keep calling for civilian protection and a real return to democracy.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 22(source)
I’m demanding to see the classified reports that the Trump administration is waving around in an attempt to justify its weird, lawless crusade against American offshore wind.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 22(source)
And as Congress continues to talk permitting reform and appropriations, we can’t sell out workers and households facing higher bills by being cheap dates. The Trump administration should stop screwing over Americans before we sit down at the table.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 22(source)
Trump and his lackeys are risking our grid, putting Americans out of work, and raising energy bills as a result of a bizarre anti-energy vendetta. It’s lawless and reckless. To any company that doesn’t join the fight against this: you should realize you could be next.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govDec 22(source)
Betty Reid Soskin wasn’t just the oldest National Park Ranger in American history—she was a force, a storyteller, and a civil rights icon. Her life’s work preserved history and uplifted truth. We remember her legacy, and we carry it forward.
We’d like to share a remembrance for Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest serving National Park Service ranger in the country, who has passed away. Her life and work helped preserve history, expand whose stories are told, and inspire generations to come. Betty’s family announced her passing and has requested privacy during this time. In lieu of flowers, they’ve asked that those wishing to honor her legacy consider donations to Betty Reid Soskin Middle School and to a forthcoming film documenting her remarkable life.
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Voting History
788 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
2025-02-24—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Van Hollen Amdt. No. 233)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (24-76)
2025-02-21S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Reed Amdt. No. 172)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Baldwin Amdt. No. 276)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Wyden Amdt. No. 1156)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 776)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-51, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Agreed to (51-49)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 925)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Warner Amdt. No. 130)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-52)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Klobuchar Amdt. No. 494)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 454)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-02-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-49)
2025-02-20—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-19—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-02-18S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-02-18—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-18—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (48-45)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-02-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (72-28)
2025-02-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-48)
2025-02-10—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-45)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2025-02-06—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)

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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