Edward J. Markey

Senate · MA · Democrat

Born: Jul 11, 1946 (age 80)

Service history (23 terms)

House terms are one Congress each. A Senate term is one elected term and can cover more than one Congress. The count follows the congress-legislators roster.

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)

YeaproceduralMay 17, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Nancy G. Abudu to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit
NaysubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
On the Joint Resolution — S. J. Res 18
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 17, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Darrel James Papillion to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
YeasubstantiveMay 17, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Jeremy C. Daniel, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
YeaproceduralMay 17, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jeremy C. Daniel to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
NaysubstantiveMay 16, 2023 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
On the Joint Resolution — H. J. Res. 42
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Bradley N. Garcia, of Maryland, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit
YeaproceduralMay 11, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Bradley N. Garcia to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the District of Columbia Circuit
NaysubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · 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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
On the Joint Resolution — S. J. Res. 24
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 11, 2023 · 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 Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J.Res. 23
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Geeta Rao Gupta, of Virginia, to be Ambassador at Large for Global Women's Issues
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Colleen Joy Shogan, of Pennsylvania, to be Archivist of the United States
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Glenna Laureen Wright-Gallo, of Nevada, to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, Department of Education
YeaproceduralMay 10, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Glenna Laureen Wright-Gallo to be Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Education
YeasubstantiveMay 10, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: L. Felice Gorordo, of Florida, to be U.S. Alternate Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
YeaproceduralMay 9, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: L. Felice Gorordo to be U.S. Alternate Executive Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
YeaproceduralMay 4, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Geeta Rao Gupta to be Ambassador at Large for Global Women's Issues
YeaproceduralMay 4, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Colleen Joy Shogan to be Archivist of the United States
YeasubstantiveMay 4, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: LaShonda A. Hunt, of Illinois, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
YeaproceduralMay 4, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: LaShonda A. Hunt to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
YeasubstantiveMay 4, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Wesley L. Hsu, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California
NaysubstantiveMay 3, 2023 · 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 United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J.Res. 9
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 3, 2023 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 39
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 3, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Wesley L. Hsu to be U.S. District Judge for the Central District of California
YeasubstantiveMay 3, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Orelia Eleta Merchant, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
YeaproceduralMay 2, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Orelia Eleta Merchant to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York
YeasubstantiveMay 2, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Robert Kirsch, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey
YeasubstantiveMay 2, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Michael Farbiarz, of New Jersey, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey
YeaproceduralMay 2, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Kirsch to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey
YeaproceduralMay 2, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael Farbiarz to be U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey
YeasubstantiveMay 1, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Anthony Devos Johnstone, of Montana, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
YeaproceduralApr 27, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Anthony Devos Johnstone to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit
YeaproceduralApr 27, 2023 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 4
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".
On the Joint Resolution — S. J. Res. 11
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 26, 2023 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
VA Medicinal Cannabis Research Act of 2023
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 326
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 26, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Joshua David Jacobs, of Washington, to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs
YeaproceduralApr 25, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Joshua David Jacobs to be Under Secretary for Benefits of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
YeasubstantiveApr 21, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Van Hollen Amdt. No. 85
YeasubstantiveApr 20, 2023 · Senate · Bill Passed
An act to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, to advance the benefits of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill — S. 870
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 20, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Sullivan Amdt. No. 83
NaysubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Scott (FL) Amdt. No. 81
NayproceduralApr 19, 2023 · 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 Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
On the Motion — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 10
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Hagerty Amdt. No. 72, as modified
NaysubstantiveApr 19, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Paul Amdt. No. 79
NaysubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Amendment Rejected
On the Amendment — Lee Amdt. No. 80
YeasubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Amy Lefkowitz Solomon, of the District of Columbia, to be an Assistant Attorney General
YeaproceduralApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Amy Lefkowitz Solomon to be an Assistant Attorney General
YeasubstantiveApr 18, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Radha Iyengar Plumb, of New York, to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
Not VotingproceduralApr 17, 2023 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Radha Iyengar Plumb to be a Deputy Under Secretary of Defense.
YeasubstantiveMar 30, 2023 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Laura Taylor-Kale, of California, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense