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D Democrat · U.S. Senator
Jeff Merkley
Oregon (junior senator)
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2009 Terms 0 House, 3 Senate Age 69
Office: 531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
915roll calls this Congress
0.8%missed (7)
95.8%voted with their party
137bills sponsored
717cosponsored
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 137 →- S. 5602IntroducedNo Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch ActSep 30, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
- S. 5603IntroducedProtecting Presidential Memorials ActSep 30, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
- S. 5606IntroducedHong Konger Promise of Refuge ActSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5624IntroducedHonoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- S. 5670IntroducedA bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes.Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
- S. 5673IntroducedCar Privacy Rights Act of 2026Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- S. 5575IntroducedStop Corrupt Gratuities ActSep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5592IntroducedA bill to establish a loan program for first-time homebuyers, and for other purposes.Sep 29, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026 Sep 28, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Homeownership Promise Act Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Recently cosponsored
- Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] + 11 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026 Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] + 7 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026 Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] + 14 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.
- John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] + 33 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Held at the desk.
- Kay Hagan Tick Reauthorization Act Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] + 23 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-118.
- S. 5607IntroducedSecure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Clarification ActSen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] + 1 cosponsorSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- S. 5608IntroducedSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID] + 3 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- S. 5614IntroducedBeyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] + 7 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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