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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 — 789

Yes24%

No75%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align95%

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Edward J. Markey

U.S. SenatorDemocratMassachusetts

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Edward J.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 131 sponsored · 319 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 6(source)

It was an honor to have visited the Nova Exhibit in South Boston and have heard from survivors of the horrific October 7th attack. Onn, Noa, and Raz, thank you for sharing your stories. They are a reminder of the work ahead to end the violence and achieve lasting peace.

Senator Markey stands and speaks with a group of survivors at the Nova Exhibit.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 6(source)

Trump and MAGA Republicans would rather shut down our air space than agree to protect your health care.

POLITICO Pro
Breaking News Alert

FAA to throttle back flights in parts of the US as shutdown worsens air traffic controller shortages

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

One year on, the closure of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Massachusetts has left neighborhoods in crisis—ambulance times up, care farther away, and trust broken. I’m working to rebuild our health system for everyone. commonwealthbeacon.org/the-codcast/...

A year of strained systems and trust after Carney closures - CommonWealth Beacon

This week on The Codcast, CommonWealth Beacon reporters Jennifer Smith and Hallie Claflin talk about Claflin’s deep dive into the fallout from Steward Health Care’s bankruptcy. Two communities – the B...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

When tariffs hit, small toy stores get boxed out. Prices for toys are skyrocketing—from race cars to building sets—and families are left footing the bill. Small business owners are sounding the alarms that this is not normal—and it’s past due that we listen. youtube.com/shorts/FR5hj...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

Small biz owners like the founder of Lil Mama’s Sweets & Treats gave up everything to serve their communities. Now, Trump’s tariffs are threatening to close their doors. Small businesses shouldn’t have to gamble on survival. youtube.com/shorts/brxO3...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

Small business owners shouldn’t have to gamble their livelihoods because of Trump’s reckless tariffs. The owner of Buckle Me Baby Coats expected to pay $30K in tariffs, but she ended up owing $93K. That’s not trade policy—it’s economic sabotage. youtube.com/shorts/yOLC-...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

Small businesses don’t have Mar-a-Lago memberships or Trump’s golden invites. They get hit hardest by his cruel tariffs—all while billionaires cash in. I’m fighting back with my Senate colleagues to end this injustice. youtube.com/shorts/m-g0w...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

www.nbcnews.com/world/russia...

Putin orders plans for resuming nuclear tests after Trump comments

In a televised meeting with his Security Council in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian leader responded to the announcement that the U.S. would "immediately" resume tests.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

Exactly as predicted. This is why Trump's orders to begin testing are so dangerous. The US must not restart nuclear testing. The consequences are too dire.

Putin orders plans for resuming nuclear tests after Trump comments
In a televised meeting with his Security Council in Moscow on Wednesday, the Russian leader responded to the announcement that the U.S. would "immediately" resume tests.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

Bad for Republicans? It’s bad for people like Jeff in Natick who will see the cost of his cancer treatment skyrocket to over $300,000 a year if we do not extend the ACA premium tax credits. That’s who we’re fighting for.

Alayna Treene
@alaynatreene
Trump at his breakfast with Senate Republicans in the White House State Dining Room:

"I thought we'd have a discussion after the press leaves about what last night represented, and what we should do about it. And also about the shutdown, how that relates to last night. I think if you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans"

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 5(source)

America doesn’t have a food shortage—we have a justice shortage. Trump is illegally withholding $5.5 billion in food aid. It’s time to get food to families, fund our food banks, and stop this moral failure.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

“This isn’t about politics. This is about families.” Jeffrey Lee lost his wife to cancer and now raises his daughter alone. As a small business owner from Newton, he knows what skyrocketing premiums mean: impossible choices. youtube.com/shorts/7oQBz...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

Jeff Sternick, a lung cancer survivor and Lung Association advocate from Natick, knows firsthand how premium hikes threaten access to affordable health care. We need to extend tax credits—not let Trump and MAGA Republicans rip them away.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

climatepower.us/news/new-tru...

NEW: Trump’s Reckless Energy Policies Are Raising Costs and Sending Jobs Overseas | Climate Power

Washington, D.C. – Days before voters head to the polls in elections where energy costs have taken center stage, a new report from Climate Power details the impacts of Trump’s self-inflicted energy cr...

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

Electric bills up, union jobs down—that’s Trump energy economics. I’ll keep fighting for the more than 158,000 clean energy jobs that Trump has axed.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

Thousands of families are already at risk of losing food access because of Trump’s cruel shutdown. No one should go hungry. My office is here to help. Call (617) 565‑8519 or visit markey.senate.gov/shutdown for resources.

The Trump administration is refusing to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the federal government shutdown.

SNAP benefits have been delayed and will likely be reduced.

Find resources here:

Mass Gov Resource Hub:
Mass.gov/SNAPFreeze

Project Bread’s Food
Source Hotline:

Call or text 1-800-645-8333 to receive information regarding food resources in your area or talk with a Project
Bread Counselor.

The Hotline is available Monday – Friday 8AM to 7PM, and Saturday 10AM to 2PM.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

Today, on the first-ever #USAIDDay, we honor decades of American compassion, courage, and global leadership. Trump may try to gut foreign aid—but he can’t kill compassion. The spirit of USAID lives on in public servants who believe America can still be a force for good.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

97% of Bostonians have health insurance—and that means access to care, vaccines, cancer screenings, and peace of mind. MAGA Republicans want to rip that away with their cruel premium hikes. We won’t let them. Thank you, Dr.Ojikutu, for fighting for public health.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

True or False? In 1977, Republicans in Congress helped pass a law granting Jimmy Carter king-like powers to impose tariffs on any good, from any country, for any reason? I’ll let you take a guess. This case is small businesses v. Trump—and Main Street must prevail.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govNov 4(source)

22 million Americans face skyrocketing premiums next year—all because Trump and MAGA Republicans let health care tax credits expire. While families gather at the kitchen table, Republicans have vanished from the negotiating table. We need action—not six-week vacations.

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Sponsored Bills(131)

S. 4495 (119th)
A bill to require reports on the dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas that might exper…
S. Res. 700 (119th)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026…
S. 4411 (119th)
A bill to clarify eligibility for small business loans, and for other purposes.
S. 4376 (119th)
A bill to establish youth advisory councils for the purpose of providing recommendations to …
S. Res. 685 (119th)
A resolution designating April 22, 2026, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

Cosponsored Bills(319)

S. 4579 (119th)
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to require that annual St…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4588 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the excise tax for the repurch…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4592 (119th)
A bill to establish the Foundation for Digital Opportunity, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. 4608 (119th)
A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and…
Joined: 2026-05-20
S. Res. 746 (119th)
A resolution designating May 2026 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".
Joined: 2026-05-20

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Voting History

789 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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 32 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 123 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)
2026-03-26	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-26	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (53-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25	S.J. Res. 103 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)
2026-03-25	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25	S.J. Res. 107 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24	S.J. Res. 116 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24	S. 1383 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24	S. 1383 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21	S. 1383 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18	S.J. Res. 118 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17	S. 1383 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04	S.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02	H.R. 6644 (119th)	End debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12	H.R. 7147 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10	S.J. Res. 95 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)

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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