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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Edward J. Markey
Massachusetts (junior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 1975 Terms 20 House, 3 Senate Age 80
Office: 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
0.8%missed (7)
94.7%voted with their party
164bills sponsored
498cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor On the Nomination PN1129 | Nomination Confirmed 47–41 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 53–47 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 57–43 |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected 53–47 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Motion to Discharge Rejected 47–51 |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Yea | Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 | Motion to Proceed Rejected 48–51 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay against party | S. 4668, as amended On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 | Bill Passed 77–22 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6835 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 47–52 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Booker Amdt. No. 6805 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 42–54 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Nay | Paul Amdt. No. 6758 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Rejected 1–94 |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Yea | Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 96–1 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Yea | H. Con. Res. 89 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 | Concurrent Resolution Rejected 49–50 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay against party | Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 74–25 |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Nay against party | Amdt. No. 6776 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Amendment Agreed to 77–23 |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of T.X., to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nomination Confirmed 50–47 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay against party | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Cruz Amdt. No. 6776 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Cloture Motion Agreed to 70–21 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Angela Veronica Colmenero to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 52–43 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Confirmation: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nomination Confirmed 49–45 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Nay | Motion to Invoke Cloture: Kasdin Miller Mitchell to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Cloture Motion Agreed to 49–47 |
Bills sponsored
All 164 →- Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- S. 5541IntroducedCybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act of 2026Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- S. 5544IntroducedFacial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5567IntroducedCivilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice ActSep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- FAIR Fees Act of 2026 Sep 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific… Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4802)
- S.J.Res. 216IntroducedA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.Sep 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the… Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
- GREEN Hospitals Act Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Recently cosponsored
- S.Res. 931IntroducedA resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] + 15 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
- Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] + 12 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] + 25 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] + 18 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
- A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] + 20 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human… Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] + 15 cosponsorsSep 29, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] + 99 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
- S. 5512IntroducedStop Wall Street Looting ActSen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] + 6 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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