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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 — 830
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 · 138 sponsored · 324 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 26(source)
Zeldin’s decision to undermine Clean Air Act protections to pave the way for AI data centers is an attack on public health. Communities shouldn’t be collateral damage for Big Tech’s profits. I won’t let EPA betray its pledge to uphold science and advance public health.
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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 25(source)
The Global Sumud Flotilla is a set of peaceful civilian vessels bringing humanitarian aid to Gaza. They are under attack. Americans are on board, including from Massachusetts. Italy and Spain are sending warships to protect them. The United States must do more to keep them safe.
September 24, 2025 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary of State U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Rubio, The Global Sumud Flotilla is currently sailing across the Mediterranean Sea to bring vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, but has reportedly faced attacks by drones and other hostile actions. U.S. citizens, including residents of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Oregon, are aboard these ships. Under international humanitarian law and international human rights law, they warrant protection. You have a critical role to play in ensuring that U.S. foreign policy protects our citizens and promotes international law and humanitarian relief. We uMerkley United States Senator Chris Van Hollent refrains from any use of force against peaceful civilian vessels and ensures that humanitarian aid is surged into Gaza so that the desperate conditions that continue to prompt these flotillas no longer persist. We would deeply appreciate your assistance on this issue. Please let us know what steps you have taken or will take to safeguard peaceful civilian members of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Sincerely, Edward J. Markey United States Senator Jeffrey A. Merkley United States Senator Chris Van Hollen United States Senator Elizabeth Warren United States Senato
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 24(source)
Trump says there is no inflation. His tariff-tied economy says otherwise. American consumers and small businesses need affordability, but Trump’s inflation-inducing trade policies are only causing them agony.
Inflation could be a third lower without tariffs, financial decision makers say
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 24(source)
It’s been 24 hours since Trump canceled his budget meeting with Democrats. Why? Because Democrats want to restore health care access and lower costs for millions of Americans. Trump would rather protect billionaire tax cuts and shut down the government.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 24(source)
Zeldin is following his marching orders from the Heritage Foundation instead of following the science on EPA's endangerment finding and clean cars rule. This is an all-out assault on American families and our futures—denying the real threat of climate change.
Internal docs: Zeldin races ahead without analysis in endangerment rollback The EPA administrator plans to sign off on the repeal's policy and legal justifications before his staff finishes the regulatory impact analysis.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 23(source)
President Trump is delusional. Without stronger US support, which Trump has refused to provide, Ukraine will die a slow death. Make no mistake: Trump is siding with Putin’s dictatorship over Ukraine’s democracy.
Screenshot of Donald Trump’s Truth Social post: Donald J. Trump @realDonald Trump t After getting to know and fully understand the Ukraine/Russia Military and Economic situation and, after seeing the Economic trouble it is causing Russia, I think Ukraine, with the support of the European Union, is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form. With time, patience, and the financial support of Europe and, in particular, NATO, the original Borders from where this War started, is very much an option. Why not? Russia has been fighting aimlessly for three and a half years a War that should have taken a Real Military Power less than a week to win. This is not distinguishing Russia. In fact, it is very much making them look like "a paper tiger." When the people living in Moscow, and all of the Great Cities, Towns, and Districts all throughout Russia, find out what is really going on with this War, the fact that it's almost impossible for them to get Gasoline through the long lines that are being formed, and all of the other things that are taking place in their War Economy, where most of their money is being spent on fighting Ukraine, which has Great Spirit, and only getting better, Ukraine would be able to take back their Country in its original form and, who knows, maybe even go further than that! Putin and Russia are in BIG Economic trouble, and this is the time for Ukraine to act. In any event, I wish both Countries well. We will continue to supply weapons to NATO for NATO to do what they want with them. Good luck to all! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 23(source)
Trump says immigration is “ruining” countries. This is fearmongering, not global leadership. Our country and communities are stronger because of the immigrant families who have enriched our nation since its founding.
Trump calls for nations to close borders and expel foreigners in UN speech: ‘Your countries are being ruined’ US president accuses European countries specifically of ‘destroying your heritage’ by allowing migration
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 23(source)
Your Big Ugly Bill imposed the largest cuts to health care in U.S. history, including over $900 billion in Medicaid cuts. Rural hospitals are already shutting down and reducing services as a result. Tell Trump to stop hiding behind Truth Social and sit down with Democrats.
Senate Republicans @SenateGOP (https://x.com/SenateGOP)Democrats voted to cut $50B from rural hospitals last week, so we know they don’t actually care about access to health care. They just want to fight the President, even if they shut down the government in the process. Quote Ed Markey @SenMarkey · 3h TACO Tuesday in the Trump White House. Trump refuses to even sit down with Democrats on health care and lowering costs.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 23(source)
Today, Trump criticized the UN for "empty words" that “don’t solve war.” But who is he kidding? As the people who are dying in Ukraine and Gaza know better than anyone, Trump’s words are as empty as they come.
Trump criticizes U.N. for failing to end wars and address immigration concerns Trump delivered a critical address to the U.N. during a tense period for America and its allies abroad, as wars in the Middle East and Europe continue to rage.
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 23(source)
These projects provide good-paying union jobs here in New England, deliver American-made megawatts for a reliable energy grid, and protect us against spiking electricity bills. Our wind power plants should be built—not blocked on behalf of one man’s anti-wind agenda.
Judge allows work to restart on New England wind project that Trump halted Judge says there is 'no question in my mind' project. of irreparable harm to the offshore wind B 3 BIWF3 The order said Revolution Wind likely suffer irreparable arm ifi project, which is 80 percent complete. 
Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govSep 23(source)
We pay for their pollution. Our electricity bills go up while they get richer. Our families lose homes to disasters while they buy another mansion. Seems like fossil fuels are the biggest scam around—and their top mark is Trump, who buys their lies and sells them to the world. x.com/Acyn/status/...
Acyn on X: "Trump: It's the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world in my opinion. Climate change no matter what happens, you are involved in that. No more global warming, no more global cooling. All of these predictions made by the united nations and many others often for bad reasons https://t.co/zoGUkEXnXD" / X
Trump: It's the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world in my opinion. Climate change no matter what happens, you are involved in that. No more global warming, no more global cooling. All of these predictions made by the united nations and many others often for bad reasons https://t.co/zoGUkEXnXD
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Voting History
830 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
2026-03-25H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-25S.J. Res. 107 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S.J. Res. 116 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 116YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24S. 1383 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (53-47)
2026-03-24—Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2026-03-24—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2026-03-23—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-03-23—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-03-22—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Rejected (41-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-21S. 1383 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (49-41, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-20H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (47-37, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-18S.J. Res. 118 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 118YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-17S. 1383 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-48)
2026-03-17—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-03-17—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45)
2026-03-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-12H.R. 6644 (119th)Final passageYESYES✓Bill Passed (89-10)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (82-11, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-11H.R. 6644 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (84-10)
2026-03-10H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (89-9, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (71-29)
2026-03-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (68-28)
2026-03-05H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-03-04S.J. Res. 104 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 104YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-53)
2026-03-04H.R. 6644 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (90-8)
2026-03-02H.R. 6644 (119th)End debateYESYES✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-6, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-26—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (57-33)
2026-02-26—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-34)
2026-02-25—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2026-02-25—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2026-02-24H.R. 7147 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNONO✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-45, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.R. 7147 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Rejected (52-47, 3/5 majority required)
2026-02-12H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (49-47)
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
2026-02-10S.J. Res. 95 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-51)
2026-02-10—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2026-02-09—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2026-02-05—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-05—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (50-46)
2026-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2026-02-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2026-02-04—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2026-02-04—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (58-39)
2026-02-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-39)
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-02-03—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-02-03—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-40)

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