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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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Yes28%
No71%
Present0%
Not Voting1%
Party align97%
Cross-party0%
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Jeff Merkley
U.S. SenatorDemocratOregon
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Jeff's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 108 sponsored · 444 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 13(source)
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Columbia County for a public town hall on 1/16 at 3:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Columbia County Town Hall information
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 13(source)
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Washington County for a public town hall on 1/16 at 12:30 PM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Washington County Public Town Hall information
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 13(source)
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Multnomah County for a public town hall on 1/16 at 10:00 AM. Hearing from Oregonians about the challenges they face and the issues they care most about shapes my work in the Senate—I hope to see you there!
Information about Multnomah County Town Hall
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 12(source)
Health care costs are SKYROCKETING for more than 20 million Americans. Why? Because Trump and Republicans forced through tax breaks for billionaires—and left families across the country out in the cold.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
Federal agents shot two people in East Portland. I’m demanding a full investigation that includes Oregon law enforcement—we can’t trust federal agencies to run a transparent and unbiased investigation. ICE needs to end their dangerous operations in Oregon NOW.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
Thank you, @agdanrayfield.bsky.social. It’s absolutely critical that state and local officials are involved in any investigation that happens—we need accountability. We cannot trust the Trump Administration to provide a transparent and unbiased investigation.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
Thank you, @agdanrayfield.bsky.social. It’s absolutely critical that state and local officials are involved in any investigation that happens—we need accountability. We cannot trust the Trump Administration to provide a transparent and unbiased investigation.
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield
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BREAKING NEWS: We are opening a formal investigation into the shooting involving federal agents in Portland today. Our office will take every step necessary to ensure the rights and security of Oregonians are protected. #orpol #breakingnews
AG Rayfield announces investigation into shooting involving federal agents in Portland
“We have been clear about our concerns with excessive use of force by federal agents in Portland and nationally. We have also been clear about our intent to investigate circumstances involving federal agents to ensure they are accountable to acting within the scope of their official duties. Today’s incident only heightens the need for transparency and accountability. Our office will take every step necessary to ensure that the rights and security of Oregonians are protected.”
The Oregon DOJ is opening a formal investigation into an incident in Portland in which two people were shot and injured during an encounter with federal agents. The investigation will look into whether any federal officer acted outside the scope of their lawful authority and will include witness interviews, video evidence, and other relevant materials. If evidence of criminal conduct is found, cases may be referred to the Multnomah County District Attorney for potential prosecution.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
UPDATE: Senator Merkley is postponing his Yamhill, Polk, and Marion County town halls scheduled for Friday, January 9 so he can be present in Portland due to the shooting by federal agents of two individuals in East Portland.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
UPDATE: Senator Merkley is postponing his Yamhill, Polk, and Marion County town halls scheduled for Friday, January 9 so he can be present in Portland due to the shooting by federal agents of two individuals in East Portland.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
UPDATE: Senator Merkley is postponing his Yamhill, Polk, and Marion County town halls scheduled for Friday, January 9 so he can be present in Portland due to the shooting by federal agents of two individuals in East Portland.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
UPDATE: Senator Merkley is postponing his Yamhill, Polk, and Marion County town halls scheduled for Friday, January 9 so he can be present in Portland due to the shooting by federal agents of two individuals in East Portland.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
There is no way we can trust anything coming from the Department of Homeland Security. They have been lying to the American people time after time. ICE needs to end their dangerous enforcement operations in Oregon now.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
There has been no word on the condition of the two individuals. I'm praying for their recovery and my heart goes out to their families, who have been plunged into pain and uncertainty.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 9(source)
Huge concern about a reported shooting of two individuals by federal agents outside Portland Adventist Hospital. My team and I are closely monitoring this situation and are working hard to get answers. I will share any updates as I learn more.
US Border agents shoot, wound two people in Portland, city officials say
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents shot two people in Portland on Thursday afternoon, according to the FBI, Portland police and city officials.Portland p
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Voting History
851 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

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