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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 — 783
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.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley
Senator Bernie Sanders@sanders.senate.govDec 8(source)
Yes. We must extend the ACA tax credits so that over 20 million Americans don't see a doubling in their health premiums, on average. But we must do more. We cannot remain the only major country not to guarantee health care for all as a human right. We must pass Medicare for All.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 10(source)
BIG UPDATE: This bill PASSED in the House! Next step: the White House, to be signed into law. We need to get this to the finish line for our rural communities.
Senator Jeff Merkley
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The Secure Rural Schools Program—created by @wyden.senate.gov—helps rural communities keep schools and libraries open, maintain roads, and keep folks safe. The Senate UNANIMOUSLY passed the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act back in June—it's beyond time for the House to pass it!
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 8(source)
Jimmy Lai spent his 78th birthday in prison. His imprisonment is a grave injustice, and the U.S. must do all it can to secure his release. I stand with those fighting for their fundamental freedoms in Hong Kong. Free Jimmy Lai!
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 8(source)
Head Start has been on the frontlines of attacks from the Trump Administration. I spoke with folks at Head Start of Lane County about the challenges they face and how they’re changing the lives of Oregon kids by giving them a foundation for success.
Senator Merkley at Head Start of Lane County.
Senator Merkley at Head Start of Lane County.
Senator Merkley at Head Start of Lane County.
Senator Merkley at Head Start of Lane County.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 8(source)
The Somali community in Oregon is made up of our friends and neighbors—more than 12,000 folks who make crucial contributions to the rich fabric of our state. I will always stand with them, especially in the face of Trump’s cruelty and bigotry.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 8(source)
The Secure Rural Schools Program—created by @wyden.senate.gov—helps rural communities keep schools and libraries open, maintain roads, and keep folks safe. The Senate UNANIMOUSLY passed the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act back in June—it's beyond time for the House to pass it!
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 8(source)
Let’s be clear: Republicans tried to gut the ACA time and time again during Trump’s first term, with no alternative. Now, they’re exploding health care costs for 20+ million Americans. They don’t have a plan—other than to cause pain for families in Oregon and across the country.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 6(source)
160 years ago, the 13th Amendment was ratified, ending slavery. But that amendment came with a sinister loophole: a Slavery Clause that allowed for slavery “as punishment for crime.” We need to pass @repnikema.bsky.social’s and my Abolition Amendment to #EndTheException once and for all!
Text of the 13th Amendment: “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” The clause “except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted” is crossed out.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 5(source)
Mike Johnson wants to *quietly* gut IVF access for our troops. TOO BAD—the whole damn world should know that Republicans want service members and veterans to give up their dreams of having a family. The GOP says they support IVF. Actions speak louder than words.
Mike Johnson works in secret to strip IVF health coverage from defense bill
The speaker is working behind closed doors to remove a provision from the National Defense Authorization Act that would mandate health coverage for in vitro fertilization for all active duty military.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 5(source)
Health care costs are about to EXPLODE for millions of Americans. Instead of helping their constituents, Republicans are digging in their heels and refusing to negotiate to make health care more affordable for folks in Oregon and across the country. Just plain wrong.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 4(source)
Absolutely despicable. If you had one iota of doubt that Trump’s plan all along was to take food off the tables of vulnerable families, let that doubt be crushed. This is about causing maximum pain and playing political games with people’s lives.
Trump administration will block SNAP management funds for blue states
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said officials won’t send money to administer food stamps to states that don’t share information about benefits recipients with the federal government.
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Voting History
783 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
2026-05-14S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 130 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 141 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-50)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 132 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-52)
2026-05-13—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (54-45)
2026-05-13S. Res. 526 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateYESYES✓Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (99-0, 3/5 majority required)
2026-05-13S.J. Res. 163 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (49-50)
2026-05-12—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45)
2026-05-12—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (51-45)
2026-05-11—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-44)
2026-05-11S. Res. 690 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Resolution Agreed to (46-45)
2026-04-30S.J. Res. 184 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-30S. Res. 690 (119th)End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-46)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 99 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50)
2026-04-29S.J. Res. 139 (119th)Begin considerationYESYES✓Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-29—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (59-39)
2026-04-28S.J. Res. 124 (119th)Point of Order S.J.Res. 124NONO✓Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)
2026-04-28S. Res. 690 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)
2026-04-27—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Accept House changesNONO✓Concurrent Resolution Agreed to (50-48)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (49-49)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (48-50)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Padilla Amdt. No. 4855)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Sanders Amdt. No. 5159)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Rejected (46-52)
2026-04-23S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentNONO✓Amendment Rejected (25-73)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Markey Amdt. No. 5001)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hawley Amdt. No. 4794)NONO✓Motion Rejected (50-48, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-23—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Kennedy Amdt. No. 5414)NONO✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Vote on amendmentYESYES✓Amendment Agreed to (98-0)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Ossoff Amdt. No. 4897)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (49-49, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Lujan Amdt. No. 4798)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22—Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Schumer Amdt. No. 4799)YESYES✓Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)
2026-04-22S.J. Res. 114 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 114YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (46-51)
2026-04-21S. Con. Res. 33 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)
2026-04-20—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (47-46)
2026-04-16—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)
2026-04-16H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Approve resolutionNONO✓Joint Resolution Passed (50-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Begin considerationNONO✓Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49)
2026-04-15H.J. Res. 140 (119th)Kill the motionNONO✓Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 138 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 32 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (40-59)
2026-04-15S.J. Res. 123 (119th)Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123YESYES✓Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52)
2026-04-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-47)
2026-04-14—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45)
2026-04-14—Confirm nomineeNONO✓Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2026-04-13—End debateNONO✓Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

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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