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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 — 851
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 5(source)
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Douglas County for a public town hall on Saturday, 1/10 at 11:00 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!
Douglas County Public Town Hall Saturday, January 10 - 11 am
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 5(source)
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Marion County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 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!
Marion County Public Town Hall - Friday, January 9 - 3:30 PM
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 4(source)
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Polk County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 1:00 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!
Polk County Public Town Hall Friday, January 9 - 1:00 PM
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 4(source)
TOWN HALL: I’m headed to Yamhill County for a public town hall on Friday, 1/9 at 10:30 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!
Yamhill County Public Town Hall, Friday, January 9 - 10:30 AM
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 3(source)
It leaves the U.S. in charge of managing the future of Venezuela, with potential consequences for American lives and treasure. It is way past time for Congress to reassert its proper constitutional powers.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 3(source)
Far from being a simple surgical strike, this action to remove Maduro will reverberate in unexpected and significant ways. It undermines our defense of sovereignty, reducing our authority regarding actions China might take against Taiwan or Putin against Ukraine.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 3(source)
Once again, U.S. foreign policy is all about oil, regime change, and might makes right. This military operation violated our own Constitution which requires Congressional approval for acts of war.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJan 1(source)
Happy New Year! In 2026, let’s work together to protect our We the People democracy and open the doors of opportunity to all. Our 2026 mission is clear: “Save our Republic!”
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 31(source)
Outrageously cruel. Israel is already choking desperately needed humanitarian aid, and this will only further the immense suffering in Gaza. The U.S. needs to act now to massively increase the flow of aid and continue working toward lasting peace.
Israel says it will bar dozens of aid groups from operating in Gaza
Israel, citing security needs, has imposed strict new conditions on international NGOs that the U.N. and aid groups say could cripple the relief effort in Gaza.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 30(source)
Everyone in America—no matter what their ZIP code is—should have access to the quality health care they need, when they need it. That’s why I’m fighting to put us on the path to Medicare for All.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 28(source)
Trump claims the economy is “A+++++.” The reality? Trumpflation and chaotic tariffs are pushing families in Oregon and across the country to their limit as the already richest Americans get massive tax breaks. Families Lose, Billionaires Win.
Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govDec 23(source)
Excellent news! The Coast Guard Commandant already promised the community (in writing!) to keep the helicopter in Newport. But having the legal decision backing that up is terrific. The Newport rescue helicopter is essential for the safety of our commercial fishing and our recreation communities.
Judge orders Coast Guard rescue helicopter to remain in Newport
Federal officials acknowledged diverting Coast Guard crews from Oregon to the southern U.S. border amid an immigration crackdown.
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Voting History
851 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
2025-01-09S. 5 (119th)End filibuster to begin debateNOYES✕Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (84-9, 3/5 majority required)

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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