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)

NaysubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Concurrent Resolution Agreed to
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On the Concurrent Resolution — H.Con.Res. 14, As Amended
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Rosen Amdt. No. 2152
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Wyden Amdt. No. 1989
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Warnock Amdt. No. 2177
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Markey Amdt. No. 1529
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Baldwin Amdt. No. 1693
YeaproceduralApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Motion Rejected
On the Motion — Motion to Waive Section 305(b)(2) of the CBA re: Cortez Masto Amdt. No. 1690
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Sanders Amdt. No. 2126
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Kim Amdt. No. 1644
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Hirono Amdt. No. 2180
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Ossoff Amdt. No. 2186
NaysubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Paul Amdt. No. 1760
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Bennet Amdt. No. 1646
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Padilla Amdt. No. 1774
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Schumer Amdt. No. 1884
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 1466
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Warner Amdt. No. 1310
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Lujan Amdt. No. 1726
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Reed Amdt. No. 1645
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Merkley Amdt. No. 1758
NaysubstantiveApr 5, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Agreed to
On the Amendment — Sullivan Amdt. No. 2035
NaysubstantiveApr 4, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Dean Sauer, of Missouri, to be Solicitor General of the United States
NayproceduralApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.Con.Res. 14
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Harmeet Dhillon, of California, to be an Assistant Attorney General
NaysubstantiveApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
YeaproceduralApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Israel of certain defense articles and services.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 26
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Discharge Rejected
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.
On the Motion to Discharge — Motion to Discharge: S.J. Res. 33
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
NaysubstantiveApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J. Res. 24
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J. Res. 24
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 3, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.
On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res. 37
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 2, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Harmeet Dhillon to be an Assistant Attorney General
NayproceduralApr 2, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Dean Sauer to be Solicitor General of the United States
NaysubstantiveApr 2, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NayproceduralMar 31, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew Whitaker, to be U.S. Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NaysubstantiveMar 27, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Paul Lawrence, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
NayproceduralMar 27, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Paul Lawrence to be Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs
NaysubstantiveMar 27, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J.Res. 18
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 27, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 18
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 27, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 25
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 25
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
NayproceduralMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael Faulkender to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury
NaysubstantiveMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Aaron Reitz, of Texas, to be an Assistant Attorney General
NayproceduralMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Aaron Reitz to be an Assistant Attorney General
NaysubstantiveMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
NayproceduralMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: James Bishop to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
NaysubstantiveMar 26, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Martin Makary, of Virginia, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs
NayproceduralMar 25, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Martin Makary to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs
NaysubstantiveMar 25, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Jayanta Bhattacharya, of California, to be Director of the National Institutes of Health