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U.S. Senator from Oregon

Born

October 24, 1956

Age 69

Phone

(202) 224-3753

Office

531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20510

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Senator|Democrat|Oregon

Jeff Merkley

Jeffrey Alan Merkley is an American politician who is the junior United States senator from Oregon. He was first elected to the Senate in 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, he served from 1999 to 2009 as the representative for the 47th district in the Oregon House of Representatives, which covers central Multnomah County on the eastern side of Portland, Oregon; he was the speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives during the last two years of his tenure.

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Voting Record — 782

Yes26%

No73%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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Jeff Merkley

U.S. SenatorDemocratOregon

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Jeff's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 93 sponsored · 408 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialMar 9(source)

Trump’s unauthorized war has already run up a $5 BILLION bill. That money could fund any number of programs Americans care about but it’s being carelessly wasted by this Administration to wage a war of choice. www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...

The Trump Administration’s Reckless War in Iran Has Already Cost More Than $5 Billion

The Trump administration has launched a reckless war of choice in the Middle East, which has already imposed an estimated cost of more than $5 billion on the American taxpayer.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 9(source)

Trump’s unconstitutional war in Iran has already cost us $5 BILLION. He’s writing a blank check to the defense industry, as he guts health care and food assistance for millions of American families.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 8(source)

Trump’s war of choice in Iran has already cost us $5 BILLION. All while he’s gutting Medicaid and food assistance for millions of Americans.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 8(source)

Common sense: Elected officials shouldn’t be able to use insider information to line their pockets on prediction markets. Let’s get my bill passed and BAN this corruption!

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 7(source)

Trump’s economic chaos is grinding the job market to a halt. This is Trumpflation at work—and people across the country are paying the price.

Jobs Evaporated Unexpectedly, a Troubling Sign for U.S. Economy

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 7(source)

My thoughts are with the loved ones of Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Tyler Jaggers and all those serving at Air Station Astoria following his passing. Coast Guard members put their lives on the line in unforgiving waters to keep our communities safe. We’re in their debt.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 6(source)

Republicans failed the American people by refusing to uphold the Constitution and stop Trump’s illegal war.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 6(source)

Trump campaigned on ending wars and lowering costs. Instead, he’s starting wars and raising costs. This is not “America first.” This is “families suffer, while billionaires profit.”

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 6(source)

The Trump Administration’s thoughtless and contradictory travel guidance to Americans in the Middle East right now is frustrating and downright dangerous. My focus remains making sure Oregonians are safe. Please reach out to my team if you need help.

Help With A Federal Agency - Merkley

Dealing with large bureaucracies can be confusing and frustrating. Whether you are dealing with a federal or state agency, your local city or county government, or even a bank or insurance company, Je...

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 5(source)

I wrote a bill to ban elected officials from using insider information to make a fortune on prediction markets. No one should be abusing insider information to profit. Not about war in Iran. Not about anything.

Sen. Merkley proposes prediction market ban for government officials after Maduro, Iran bets

After a series of dubious bets placed on the ouster of Venezuela's Maduro and Iran strikes, lawmakers are looking to ban insider trading on prediction markets.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 5(source)

Trump and his administration are shredding our Constitution.

US Sen. Jeff Merkley says Iran attack ‘shreds our Constitution’

Congress is expected to vote on war powers resolutions that would stop U.S. military action in Iran and limit such future actions.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 5(source)

No war with Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 4(source)

Trump violated our Constitution by waging war without Congressional authorization. Senate Rs had the chance to defend our Constitution. They failed. They failed to defend our Constitution. They failed to rein in Trump’s poorly planned and illegally-launched war. They failed the American people.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 4(source)

Congress needs to act NOW to rein in Trump’s warmongering. I fully support @kaine.senate.gov's war powers resolution.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 4(source)

I don’t accept Rubio’s excuses for a moment. Is Trump seriously so weak that he’s letting Netanyahu drag the U.S. into a war?

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 3(source)

No war with Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govMar 3(source)

Trump claims he’s the President of peace. He’s anything but. He is a warmonger, starting wars and putting the lives of our servicemembers on the line.

Trump campaign peace promises loom large over Iran war

The "anti-war" candidate has bombed seven countries and launched a new regime-change war in Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 28(source)

Trump acknowledges he has launched a war. This shreds our Constitution, which assigns decisions of war to Congress. Congress must vote on a War Powers Resolution immediately. No war with Iran!

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Trump: The lives of American heroes may be lost, and we may have casualties — that often happens in war.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 28(source)

The power to declare war belongs to Congress — not the President. These strikes on Iran are unconstitutional and risk dragging us into another endless war. Congress must vote on the War Powers Resolution immediately. No war with Iran.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 27(source)

Trump is hell-bent on seizing control of our elections. HELL NO. Every patriot needs to work together to defend our democracy and our fundamental freedom to vote. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

Trump, seeking executive power over elections, is urged to declare emergency

Activists who say they are in coordination with the White House are circulating a draft executive order that would unlock extraordinary presidential power over voting.

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Sponsored Bills(93)

S. Res. 709 (119th)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from Ma…
S. 4325 (119th)
A bill to establish a task force to address the impacts of the chemical 6PPD and its byprodu…
S.J. Res. 163 (119th)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities with…
S. Res. 666 (119th)
A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
S. 4222 (119th)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for an end date for the credit …

Cosponsored Bills(408)

S. 4518 (119th)
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School L…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. Res. 728 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securin…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. 4495 (119th)
A bill to require reports on the dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas that might exper…
Joined: 2026-05-12
S. Res. 724 (119th)
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in…
Joined: 2026-05-11
S. 4455 (119th)
A bill to amend section 313 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to designate provisions …
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

782 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
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (27-73)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	H.R. 1968 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-38, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-14	S. 331 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Bill Passed (84-16)
2025-03-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-40)
2025-03-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (56-39)
2025-03-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2025-03-13	S. 331 (119th)	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (84-15, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
2025-03-13	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-03-13	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-41)
2025-03-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2025-03-12	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-03-12	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-03-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	YES	✕	Nomination Confirmed (78-19)
2025-03-11	—	End debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture Motion Agreed to (76-20)
2025-03-11	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-03-11	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (67-32)
2025-03-06	S. 331 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	YES	✕	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (82-12, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-06	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-30)
2025-03-06	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)
2025-03-06	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-43)
2025-03-05	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (51-47)
2025-03-05	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-03-05	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2025-03-04	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-03-04	S.J. Res. 3 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (70-27)
2025-03-04	S.J. Res. 3 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (70-28)
2025-03-03	S. 9 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-03-03	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2025-02-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-02-26	S.J. Res. 12 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2025-02-26	S.J. Res. 10 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (47-52)
2025-02-26	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (56-43)
2025-02-25	—	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-02-25	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (54-44)
2025-02-25	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (54-42)
2025-02-25	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-28)
2025-02-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-43)
2025-02-24	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (66-28)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (52-48)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-51)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (53-47)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-53)
2025-02-21	S. Con. Res. 7 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)

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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