Edward J. Markey

Senate · MA · Democrat

Born: Jul 11, 1946 (age 80)

Service history (23 terms)

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)

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 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
NayproceduralMay 8, 2025 · Senate · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
GENIUS Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to proceed to S. 1582
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 8, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J. Res. 60
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 8, 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 Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res. 7
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 7, 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 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res. 13
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 6, 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 National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 60
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 6, 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 Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 7
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 6, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Frank Bisignano, of New Jersey, to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration
NayproceduralMay 6, 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 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 13
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 6, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 61
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 5, 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to proceed to H.J. Res. 61
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 1, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Frank Bisignano to be Commissioner of the Social Security Administration
NaysubstantiveMay 1, 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
On the Joint Resolution — S.J.Res. 31
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 1, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 75
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 1, 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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 31
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 30, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Table Agreed to
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
On the Motion to Table — Motion to Table the Motion to Reconsider the Vote by which S.J.Res. 49 Failed of Passage
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 30, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Defeated
A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
On the Joint Resolution — S.J.Res. 49
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 30, 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 Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 75
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 30, 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 42
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 30, 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to H.J.Res. 42
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveApr 30, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Tilman Fertitta, of Texas, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San Marino
NayproceduralApr 29, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Tilman Fertitta to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Italian Republic and the Republic of San Marino
NaysubstantiveApr 29, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Thomas Barrack, of Colorado, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey
NayproceduralApr 29, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Thomas Barrack to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Turkey
NaysubstantiveApr 29, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Warren Stephens, of Arkansas, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
NayproceduralApr 29, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Warren Stephens to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
NaysubstantiveApr 29, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: David Perdue, of Georgia, to be Ambassador of the United States of America to the People's Republic of China
NayproceduralApr 28, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: David Perdue to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the U.S. to the People's Republic of China
NaysubstantiveApr 11, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
NayproceduralApr 11, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Lt. Gen. John D. Caine (Retired) to be General and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff