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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

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Jeff's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 93 sponsored · 411 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Reposted bySenator Jeff Merkley

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

💰CBO Tells Ranking Member @merkley.senate.gov: When Including Interest and Assuming Temporary Tax Provisions Are Made Permanent, “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Adds $5 Trillion to Debt www.budget.senate.gov/ranking-memb...

CBO Tells Merkley: When Including Interest and Assuming Temporary Tax Provisions Are Made Permanent, “One Big, Beautiful Bill” Adds $5 Trillion to Debt | U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget

The Official U.S. Senate Committee On The Budget

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

A nuclear arms race endangers all of us. I urge all parties to turn the temperature down—we should be pursing disarmament and peace, not putting lives at risk over a social media squabble.

Russia warns against threats after Trump repositions nuclear submarines

The first official statement from the Kremlin about Trump’s move seemed to distance Russian President Vladimir Putin from Dmitry Medvedev’s inflammatory comments.

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

Aaaand Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics because the agency reported out his REAL jobs numbers.

Senate Budget Committee

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🚨Alarming news buried in Trump's July Jobs Report: The Administration had to substantially revise down previous gains, showing weaker economic growth than previously reported. May: 144,000, actually 19,000 June: 147,000, actually 14,000 Trump’s policies kill jobs.

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

A major coverup is underway. Democrats are demanding the release of the Epstein Files so that perpetrators, whoever they are, are brought to justice. Republicans objected. Democrats are standing firmly for transparency and justice.

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

Trump is pushing us further into an authoritarian strong man state every time he tries to extend his control over the federal government—this time he’s ripping union protections from federal workers. I’m fighting back—we can’t sleepwalk into authoritarianism.

Appeals Court Allows Trump Order That Ends Union Protections for Federal Workers

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 1(source)

BIG NEWS: We just passed a bill—based on my bill in the 118th Congress—to ban members of Congress, future Presidents, and VPs from trading stocks in Senate committee—the first step toward making it law. Let’s get it done!

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 1(source)

I’ve sounded the alarm for years: Lawmakers should serve the public, not their stock portfolios.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govAug 1(source)

Our public lands are our national treasures—and Trump is trashing them.   I’m fighting like hell for the staffing and funding our parks need to safely operate now and into the future!!

In beloved national parks, summer crowds throng despite budget cuts

We visited four of the country’s “crown jewels” and found deep concern for the park system’s future among Americans of all political persuasions.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 31(source)

Why are Republicans refusing to release the Epstein Files? The American people want and deserve transparency!!

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Tammy Duckworth@duckworth.senate.govJul 31(source)

The SNAP cuts in Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill hit the very rural communities he promised to protect—killing jobs, closing grocery stores and leaving less food on the table. This is not what America wanted.

Republicans’ food aid cuts will hit grocers in many towns that backed Trump

The GOP’s policy megabill could reshape how people in rural and small towns access food.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 31(source)

Not another dollar. Not another bomb.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 31(source)

🚨🚨Republicans just BLOCKED my bill with @lujan.senate.gov to release the Epstein Files. The American people deserve transparency!

Merkley, Luján Demand Public Release of Epstein Files - Merkley

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and New Mexico’s U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján launched an effort to direct the U.S. Department of Justice to publicly release all files relating to ...

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 30(source)

The words “killed before first birthday” appear more than 900 times in this list. Children killed playing or sleeping. Children who should have grown up. Israel is starving and bombing Gaza. And the U.S. is complicit because we're sending those bombs and not demanding more aid.

60,000 Gazans have been killed. 18,500 were children. These are their names.

Palestinian children have been killed at a rate of more than one per hour since the war began.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 30(source)

We cannot continue to allow the powerful to protect each other from the consequences of their actions. The American people deserve the truth about Jeffrey Epstein and those connected to him. Release the Epstein Files!

Merkley, Luján Demand Public Release of Epstein Files - Merkley

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 30(source)

Today is the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. We should celebrate by restoring health coverage to the millions who will lose it under Trump’s BIG UGLY BETRAYAL of a bill.

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Senator Ed Markey@markey.senate.govJul 29(source)

The EPA once acknowledged greenhouse gases endanger our health. Now it wants to erase that truth. Climate change kills through extreme weather disasters and causes costs to skyrocket. Denial is deadly. Today, I stood outside the EPA to say: we won’t let this rollback stand.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 29(source)

@chefjoseandres.bsky.social is exactly right: "A starving human being needs food today, not tomorrow." We need to get a massive influx of food and humanitarian aid into Gaza, now.

Opinion | José Andrés: The World Cannot Stand By With Gaza on the Brink of Famine

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 29(source)

The EPA was created to protect human health and the environment, and that includes from climate chaos, the biggest threat facing our future. Under Lee Zeldin’s “leadership” the agency is ABANDONING its mission on both goals. They’re selling out our health and planet to reward dirty energy donors.

Trump Environmental Protection Agency moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation

President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 29(source)

Fat cat lobbyists for Big Oil have derailed international negotiations to address the plastic pollution crisis. Plastics are invading our waterways, food systems, and even our bloodstreams. Corporate polluters need to get out of the way and let nations address this serious challenge.

‘Total infiltration’: How plastics industry swamped vital global treaty talks

Petrostates and well-funded lobbyists at UN-hosted talks are derailing a deal to cut plastic production and protect people and the planet

Senator Jeff Merkley@merkley.senate.govJul 29(source)

You have the power to opt out of the TSA's facial recognition overreach using your approved ID. Protect freedom. Protect privacy. Opt out. youtube.com/shorts/Ei8jw...

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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(411)

S. 4540 (119th)
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individ…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4543 (119th)
A bill to create dedicated funds to conserve butterflies in North America, plants in the Pac…
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4545 (119th)
A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies …
Joined: 2026-05-14
S. 4518 (119th)
A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School L…
Joined: 2026-05-13
S. Res. 728 (119th)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securin…
Joined: 2026-05-13

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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.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-45)
2025-10-22	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (60-39)
2025-10-22	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-21	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-21	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (66-32)
2025-10-20	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	H.R. 4016 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (50-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-16	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (62-34)
2025-10-16	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-15	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (51-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-14	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (49-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Bill Passed (77-20, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	NO	✕	Amendment Rejected (10-88, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	YES	✓	Amendment Rejected (46-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	NO	NO	✓	Amendment Rejected (51-46, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	NO	✕↔	Amendment Rejected (53-43, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2296 (119th)	Vote on amendment	YES	NO	✕	Amendment Rejected (14-83, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (50-47)
2025-10-09	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-46)
2025-10-09	H.J. Res. 106 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-09	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-09	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (50-45)
2025-10-08	S.J. Res. 83 (119th)	Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 83	YES	YES	✓	Motion to Discharge Rejected (48-51)
2025-10-08	S.J. Res. 71 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Joint Resolution Defeated (47-51)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 105 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-47)
2025-10-08	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-08	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-08	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)
2025-10-07	H.J. Res. 104 (119th)	Begin consideration	NO	NO	✓	Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-47)
2025-10-07	S. Res. 412 (119th)	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (51-47)
2025-10-06	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
2025-10-06	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-42, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-06	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (45-50, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (54-44, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (46-52, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-03	S. Res. 412 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Resolution Agreed to (51-46)
2025-10-01	S. Res. 412 (119th)	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-46)
2025-10-01	—	Confirm nominee	NO	NO	✓	Nomination Confirmed (52-45)
2025-10-01	—	End debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-47)
2025-10-01	H.R. 5371 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	NO	NO	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-10-01	S. 2882 (119th)	End filibuster to begin debate	YES	YES	✓	Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (47-53, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Bill Defeated (55-45, 3/5 majority required)
2025-09-30	S. 2882 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Bill Defeated (47-53, 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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