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Seat

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 — 776

Yes26%

No74%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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Social & Web

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Jeff Merkley

U.S. SenatorDemocratOregon

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Jeff's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 93 sponsored · 406 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

@merkley.senate.gov is calling for CBO to probe the cost of Trump’s violent escalation of federal immigration enforcement. Last year, Republicans approved a dramatic increase in DHS funding, yet there is no comprehensive accounting of how these funds are being spent.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The cost of groceries is up. The cost of health care is up. The cost of housing is up. That’s Trumpflation at work.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

Democrats are fighting for government by and for the PEOPLE, not government by and for the POWERFUL.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The state of working families under Trump: millions of Americans without health care or nutrition assistance. Programs families count on gutted. And for what? To fund tax breaks for billionaires.

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Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialFeb 25(source)

Pre-Trump, the economy was averaging 328,000 new jobs EVERY MONTH. But last year, the U.S. only added 181,000 jobs TOTAL. Trump isn’t lowering costs OR growing the job market.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

In the last year, Trump has made America sicker and poorer. His “Big, Beautiful Bill” was a Big, Ugly BETRAYAL of working families. We need to reject his families lose, billionaires win mentality and build a vision where families thrive and billionaires pay their fair share.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 25(source)

The People’s State of the Union is LIVE! Tune in to counter Trump’s lies and hear about how we move forward together. youtube.com/live/kJeliH7...

Merkley Skips Trump State of the Union, Joins People’s State of the Union

YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley

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Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialFeb 24(source)

Trump has made the State of our Union weaker. He owes the American people an apology for this families lose, billionaires win agenda.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 24(source)

TUNE IN: @wyden.senate.gov and I are LIVE answering your questions about the fate of our union. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSte...

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 24(source)

🔔🔔🔔 TUNE IN at 5 pm PT/8 pm ET!

The people’s state of the union
February 24 - 8 pm et

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 24(source)

Under Trump, it’s the Golden Ages for billionaires and the Dark Ages for everyone else. He’s rolling out the red carpet for the rich—and the red tape for families.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 24(source)

We need to continue to support the Ukrainian people in every possible way as they defend their democracy against Russia’s brutality.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

People's Town Hall@peoplestownhall.bsky.socialFeb 19(source)

Join us Tuesday Feb 24 at 2:30pm Pacific for a live virtual town hall with @wyden.senate.gov, @merkley.senate.gov, and their fellow Oregonians.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 23(source)

Every American citizen deserves the right to vote—no matter what they look like, what their ZIP code is, or who they vote for. The Republican SAVE Act threatens that fundamental right for millions of eligible voters. HELL NO!

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MeidasTouch@meidastouch.comFeb 18(source)

BREAKING: MeidasTouch and MoveOn are hosting the People’s State of the Union on the National Mall as Dems boycott Trump’s address. Hosted by Katie Phang and Joy Reid, it will feature lawmakers alongside federal workers, immigrants, and Americans impacted by Trump’s policies. Watch on our YouTube.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 23(source)

I won’t be attending the State of the Union. Trump’s trying desperately to tighten his authoritarian grip—we can’t normalize that.

At least 12 Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott Trump's State of the Union address

The members of Congress plan to attend a rally organized by progressive advocacy groups on the National Mall, instead.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 21(source)

The Republican SAVE Act is a sinister ploy to deny millions of Americans their fundamental right to vote and have that vote counted. We need to say HELL NO to modern-day voter suppression!

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 20(source)

The Grifter-in-Chief is trying to transfer your tax dollars directly to his pocket.

Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions

President Trump is asking the federal government for billions of dollars in damages, putting his own Justice Department on the spot and creating an unprecedented ethical morass.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 20(source)

HUGE: The Supreme Court just struck down Trump's chaotic tariffs!! This is a huge win for the American people, who have been paying the price for Trumpflation—an average of more than $1,700 per household since Trump took office.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 19(source)

Trump claimed he’d pursue peace… but he’s doing exactly the opposite. No war with Iran.

U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran

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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(406)

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
S. 4460 (119th)
A bill to provide for an extension of the rural community hospital demonstration program.
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. 4466 (119th)
A bill to provide a Foreign Service officer career pathway for former United States Agency f…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

776 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
2025-07-23	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-41)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (61-35)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (91-7, 3/5 majority required)
2025-07-22	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-48)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-46)
2025-07-22	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-07-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (44-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (46-36)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-34)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (57-31)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-40)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-43)
2025-07-17	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Passed (51-48)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-51)
2025-07-17	H.R. 4 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-47)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-50)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-52)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Recommit Rejected (48-51)
2025-07-16	H.R. 4 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-50)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	H.R. 4 (119th)	Motion to Discharge H.R. 4	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Discharge Agreed to (50-50, Vice President of the United States, voted Yea)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-46)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-46)
2025-07-15	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-07-15	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (69-30)
2025-07-14	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-28)
2025-07-14	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (46-42)
2025-07-10	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-45)
2025-07-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)
2025-07-10	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-07-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-45)
2025-07-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (49-46)
2025-07-09	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-44)
2025-07-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-43)

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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