Edward J. Markey

Senate · MA · Democrat

Born: Jul 11, 1946 (age 80)

Service history (23 terms)

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94th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1975-01-14 to 1977-01-03)
95th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1977-01-04 to 1979-01-03)
96th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1979-01-15 to 1981-01-03)
97th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1981-01-05 to 1983-01-03)
98th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1983-01-03 to 1985-01-03)
99th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1985-01-03 to 1987-01-03)
100th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1987-01-06 to 1989-01-03)
101th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1989-01-03 to 1991-01-03)
102th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1991-01-03 to 1993-01-03)
103th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1993-01-05 to 1995-01-03)
104th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1995-01-04 to 1997-01-03)
105th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1997-01-07 to 1999-01-03)
106th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (1999-01-06 to 2001-01-03)
107th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2001-01-03 to 2003-01-03)
108th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2003-01-07 to 2005-01-03)
109th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2005-01-04 to 2007-01-03)
110th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2007-01-04 to 2009-01-03)
111th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2009-01-06 to 2011-01-03)
112th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2011-01-05 to 2013-01-03)
113th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2013-01-03 to 2013-07-15)
113th Congress, Senate, MA, Democrat (2013-07-16 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress, Senate, MA, Democrat (2015-01-06 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, Senate, MA, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2529 on record)

NayproceduralJun 4, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: James O'Neill to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services
NayproceduralJun 4, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Edward Walsh to be Ambassador of the United States of America to Ireland
NayproceduralJun 4, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michelle Bowman to be Vice Chairman for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
NaysubstantiveJun 3, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Dale Marks, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
NayproceduralJun 3, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Dale Marks to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
NaysubstantiveJun 3, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Allison Hooker, of Georgia, to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs)
NayproceduralJun 3, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Allison Hooker to be an Under Secretary of State (Political Affairs)
NaysubstantiveJun 3, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Michael Duffey, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
NayproceduralJun 2, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael Duffey to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment
NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 89
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 89
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 87
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J. Res. 87
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 88
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 88
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J.Res. 55
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Point of Order Sustained
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Point of Order — Shall Joint Resolutions that Meet All the Requirements of Section 802 of the Congressional Review Act or are Disapproving of Agency Actions which have been Determined to be Rules Subject to the Congressional Review Act by a Legal Decision from the Government Accountability Office, be Entitled to Expedited Procedures under the Congressional Review Act?
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Point of Order Sustained
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Point of Order — Shall Points of Order be in Order under the Congressional Review Act?
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Adjourn Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion to Adjourn — Motion to Adjourn
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion — Motion to Recess for Ten Minutes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion — Motion to Recess for Fifteen Minutes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion — Motion to Recess for Thirty Minutes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion — Motion to Recess for 60 Minutes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 22, 2025 · Senate · Motion Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion — Motion to Recess for Ninety Minutes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 21, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Table Agreed to
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion to Table — Motion to Table the Appeal that Two Points of Order are Not in Order at the Same Time
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 21, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Table Failed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion to Table — Motion to Table the Submitted Point of Order: Shall Points of Order Be in Order under the Congressional Review Act?
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 21, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration relating to "Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Fuel System Integrity of Hydrogen Vehicles; Compressed Hydrogen Storage System Integrity; Incorporation by Reference".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 55
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 21, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
GENIUS Act
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. 1582
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 20, 2025 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
GENIUS Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 1582
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 20, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Charles Kushner, of New York, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco
NayproceduralMay 19, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Charles Kushner to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the French Republic and the Principality of Monaco
YeaproceduralMay 15, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge S. Res. 195
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 15, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Sean Donahue, of F.L., to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
NayproceduralMay 15, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sean Donahue to be an Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
NaysubstantiveMay 15, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Eric Matthew Ueland, of Virginia, to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget
NayproceduralMay 14, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Eric Matthew Ueland to be Deputy Director for Management, Office of Management and Budget
NaysubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Emil Michael, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
NayproceduralMay 14, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Emil Michael to be Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
NaysubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Michael Rigas, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
NayproceduralMay 14, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael Rigas to be Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources
NaysubstantiveMay 14, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Katharine MacGregor, of Florida, to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior
NayproceduralMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Katharine MacGregor to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior
NaysubstantiveMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: James Danly, of Tennessee, to be Deputy Secretary of Energy
NayproceduralMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: James Danly to be Deputy Secretary of Energy
NaysubstantiveMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Troy Meink, of Virginia, to be Secretary of the Air Force
NayproceduralMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Troy Meink to be Secretary of the Air Force
NaysubstantiveMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Reed Rubinstein, of Maryland, to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
NayproceduralMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Reed Rubinstein to be Legal Adviser of the Department of State
NaysubstantiveMay 13, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Monica Crowley, of New York, to be Chief of Protocol and to have the rank of Ambassador
NayproceduralMay 12, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Monica Crowley to be Chief of Protocol and to have the rank of Ambassador