Another school. Another shooting. Another failure of leadership for our young people.
DeSantis and the NRA are accountable. I will never forget. I will never stop fighting.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Massachusetts
Edward J. Markey
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Voting Record — 789
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 · 132 sponsored · 320 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Today, 250 years ago, the Battles of Lexington and Concord sparked a revolution. This weekend, we proudly celebrate our Commonwealth’s history and recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of protecting and expanding our democracy.
I’m proud of Harvard for standing up to Trump’s authoritarianism. Just as Mass leads the resistance, Harvard leads the resistance. More universities should follow Harvard’s lead.
No person should have to face gun violence in their schools once, let alone twice in their lifetime. This is a public health epidemic that requires an urgent and meaningful approach.
Our children deserve more than thoughts and prayers.
Trump: I will end the Ukraine war in a day.
Rubio: We have been trying for 87 days with no end in sight.
Empty promises. Dangerous incompetence.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/18/w...
Honored to join the Martin Richard Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester to break ground on the new FieldHouse+ in Dorchester. This $70 million investment will provide a safe, inclusive space for our youth to learn, grow, and thrive.
Public broadcasters are lifelines during emergencies. Freezing their safety grants isn’t just bad policy—it’s dangerous. @lisamurkowski and I are calling on FEMA to unfreeze these funds and ensure our local stations are prepared to keep our communities safe.
www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-r...
Another step in Trump’s authoritarian agenda of attempting to scare institutions into silence. Together, we must fight back.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/p...
By attempting to silence CBS, Trump is trying to punish the free press and crush any institution that holds him accountable. This is the authoritarian playbook. The FCC cannot become the President’s speech police. apnews.com/article/trum...
Honored to celebrate Third Lantern Award recipient @kenlburns.bsky.social at the Old North Church. His documentaries brilliantly capture the American experience made possible by what began here 250 years ago. Congratulations, Ken!
In America, you have a right to due process. Without it, the government could arrest or deport you for any reason. That’s what is happening in America right now. That is what dictators do. And that is what we are fighting against.
On One Boston Day, we come together to remember the tragic events of 12 years ago. The victims, Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell, Lingzi Lu, Sean Collier, Dennis Simmonds, the survivors, their families, and the brave first responders are forever in my thoughts. #BostonStrong
For Saudi Arabia, this is about megatons, not megawatts. Any US cooperation must ensure gold standard nonproliferation measures—no enrichment, no reprocessing. Trump must not enable a Saudi bomb. www.reuters.com/world/saudi-...
From flooding in the East to wildfires in the West, extreme weather events are only getting worse. Instead of protecting Americans, the Trump admin is gutting our ability to predict, prepare for, and recover from disasters. Read more in my Extreme Weather, Extreme Cuts report.
I'm about to be live at the Boston Globe Sustainability Summit at BU to discuss Trump's attacks on our climate and the fight for a livable future. globesustainabilitysummit.splashthat.com
In the White House's own words: "If you want to know what DOGE is doing at Social Security, this is it".
Weaponizing the Social Security Database to label thousands of immigrants dead in order to make it easier to deport them. That's the only waste, fraud, and abuse I see.
My statement slamming Trump's proposal to rescind public broadcasting funding.
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Voting History789 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
789 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (49-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-08-02 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-41) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | YES | ✕ | Amendment Agreed to (81-15) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Bill Passed (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | YES | ✕ | Amendment Agreed to (87-9, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (21-75) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (15-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (14-81) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (45-50) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (42-53) |
| 2025-08-01 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Vote on amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Amendment Rejected (44-51) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Points of Order Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 3114) | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion Rejected (44-51, 3/5 majority required) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-43) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-08-01 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (55-41) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (59-39) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| 2025-07-31 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-41) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (59-38) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 34 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 34 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (24-73) |
| 2025-07-30 | S.J. Res. 41 (119th) | Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 41 | YES | YES | ✓ | Motion to Discharge Rejected (27-70) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NOT_VOTING | NO | — | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-44) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (53-45) |
| 2025-07-30 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-49) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (54-44) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47) |
| 2025-07-29 | — | Confirm nominee | NO | NO | ✓ | Nomination Confirmed (50-47) |
| 2025-07-28 | — | End debate | NO | NO | ✓ | Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) |
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.