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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 — 772

Yes26%

No74%

Present0%

Not Voting1%

Party align96%

Cross-party0%

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Jeff Merkley

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Jeff's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 93 sponsored · 404 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

We cannot normalize this. I’ll continue to press for answers and conduct oversight.

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

I’m relieved the Crespo-Gonzalez family has been released and returned to Oregon. As long as this Administration continues to detain our friends and neighbors without due process, we must all use our voices to defend common decency and the shared values that define us.

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Oregon State Rep. Rick Ruiz, D-Gresham, confirmed to OPB that the Crespo-Gonzalez family has safely landed in Portland. “They are resting and recovering after being away for over three weeks,” Ruiz said.

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

The Grifter-in-Chief is selling influence to line his own pockets. Corruption on full display. Let’s pass my End Crypto Corruption Act and STOP THE GRIFT!!!

U.A.E. Firm Quietly Took Stake in the Trump Family’s Crypto Company

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

The racist video of the Obamas shared by Trump is unacceptable any way you square it. It doesn’t matter what lies or justification the White House will come up with to try to smooth it over. It’s plainly indicative of the racist rot overtaking this administration.

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Elizabeth Warren@warren.senate.govFeb 6(source)

President Trump and his Administration keep lying about grocery prices. But Americans know the truth every time they walk into the grocery store.

Sen Warren: Did grocery prices drop in 2025?

Sec Bessent: Numerous grocery prices have gone down.

Sen Warren: Have you seen Donald Trump’s own Bureau of Labor Statistics report that grocery prices were 2.4% higher at the end of 2025 than they were at the end of 2024?

Sen Warren: If you’re just going to insult people by denying the facts that are out there and tell people they’re doing great when they’re struggling---
I think that’s just another way to say, you don't have a plan to bring down these prices.
You’re not willing to admit the failures of the Trump Administration.

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

If you value freedom and privacy, you should be against ICE weaponizing facial recognition tech to surveil us and terrorize our communities. We need to get this tech out of Trump’s hands as he desperately tries to tighten his authoritarian grip.

Merkley, Wyden Lead the Charge to Limit DHS’ Use of Facial Recognition Technology Amid Trump’s Rapidly Growing Surveillance State - Merkley

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they introduced the ICE Out of Our Faces Act. The bicameral legislation would rein in the use of facial recognition...

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

I’m fighting to protect our communities from Trump’s lawless federal agents.

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

We will not let Trump demolish free and fair elections.

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

One of Congress’s responsibilities is to conduct oversight—and unfortunately the House and Senate Republican majority has completely failed this responsibility. I will, however, continue to push for oversight hearings and complete transparency. We all deserve truth and accountability.

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

People are dying in ICE detention and ICE is breaking the law to try to hide the details. It’s absolutely inexcusable.

ICE Is Legally Required to Issue Full Reports on Detainee Deaths. They've Completely Stopped Doing It.

ICE is required to issue a full report to Congress on any detainee death within 90 days. They've skipped the last 8 deaths entirely.

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

The Grifter-in-Chief’s corruption on full display. I wrote the End Crypto Corruption Act to rein in this blatantly corrupt administration and stop any politician from cashing in on their position—we need to get it passed.

White House faces questions over UAE royal's investment in Trump family's crypto firm

President Donald Trump's administration is under growing pressure from congressional Democrats related to conflict of interest concerns over the Trump family's business.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

Senate Democrats@democrats.senate.govFeb 5(source)

Democrats are proposing basic law enforcement standards to rein in ICE. ID on officers. Masks off, body cams on. Accountability matters. Dismissing this outright shows Trump and GOP Senate leadership aren’t serious. Via @merkley.senate.gov

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

I’ll continue to push for the release of ALL the Epstein Files. Everyone involved in the abuse of children needs to be held accountable—regardless of their net worth, connections, or political party.

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

Good. It’s your right to peacefully protest—and those protests should never be met with brutality and tear gas.

Judge restricts federal use of tear gas, munitions at Portland ICE protests

The temporary order lasts 14 days. A hearing is set for March 2 to extend the order.

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Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialFeb 4(source)

Transparency is not optional. Ranking Member @merkley.senate.gov is leading Senate Budget Dems in demanding answers from Pete Hegseth on why he classified his spending plans for the Big, Ugly Betrayal Bill.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

Senate Budget Committee@senatebudget.bsky.socialJan 31(source)

🔥Ranking Member @merkley.senate.gov LIGHTS UP Republicans for ceding Congress’s spending power to Donald Trump and Russ Vought.

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

🔔🔔🔔 Ring the alarm bells! Let’s be clear about what’s happening in our country: an authoritarian strongman desperate to cling to power is openly saying he wants to seize the ballot box. HELL NO. I’m fighting to protect our right to vote in free and fair elections.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

End Citizens United@endcitizensunited.bsky.socialFeb 3(source)

As @merkley.senate.gov explains, with their ruling in Citizens United vs. FEC, the Supreme Court left our campaign finance system fundamentally broken.

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

I was a HELL NO on a blank check for ICE as Trump’s lawless federal agents terrorize communities in Oregon and across the country. We must end the roving patrols and secret police tactics and get real accountability and justice for our communities.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govFeb 2(source)

The Grifter-in-Chief is back at it, trying to extort $10 billion from our government. HELL NO! This is corruption, loud, proud, and on full display. Disgusting.

Trump sues IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak | CNN Business

President Donald Trump is suing the US Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department for at least $10 billion, accusing the agency of an unathorized leak of his tax returns during his first adminis...

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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(404)

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
S. 4468 (119th)
A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other s…
Joined: 2026-04-30
S. Res. 715 (119th)
A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech wo…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

772 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
2026-04-30	S.J. Res. 184 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30	S. Res. 690 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 99 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29	S.J. Res. 139 (119th)	Begin consideration	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28	S.J. Res. 124 (119th)	Point of Order S.J.Res. 124	NO	NO	✓	Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28	S. Res. 690 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Accept House changes	NO	NO	✓	Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)	NO	NO	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	—	Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)	YES	YES	✓	Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22	S.J. Res. 114 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21	S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15	S.J. Res. 138 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)
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)

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