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)

NaysubstantiveJan 6, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
Not VotingsubstantiveJan 5, 2026 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense
NayproceduralDec 19, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Sara Bailey to be Director of National Drug Control Policy
NayproceduralDec 19, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Alexander C. Van Hook to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
NayproceduralDec 19, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Bass to be Assistant Secretary of Defense
NayproceduralDec 19, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Joshua Simmons to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency
NaysubstantiveDec 19, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: En Bloc Nominations as Provided for Under the Provisions of S. Res. 532
YeasubstantiveDec 18, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Defeated
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 Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
On the Joint Resolution — S. J. Res. 82
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 17, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for Under the Provisions of S. Res. 412
NaysubstantiveDec 17, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Douglas Weaver, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NayproceduralDec 17, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Douglas Weaver to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NaysubstantiveDec 17, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Jared Isaacman, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NayproceduralDec 17, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Jared Isaacman to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NayproceduralDec 17, 2025 · Senate · Motion Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On the Motion — Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 15, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1071
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 11, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to the House Message to Accompany S. 1071
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 11, 2025 · Senate · Resolution Agreed to
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
On the Resolution — S.Res. 532
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 11, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Rejected
Lower Health Care Costs Act
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 3385
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 11, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Rejected
Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 3386
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 10, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S.Res. 532
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 10, 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 Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 82
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 9, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: James D. Maxwell II, of Mississippi, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
NayproceduralDec 9, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: James D. Maxwell II to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
NaysubstantiveDec 9, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: William J. Crain, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
NayproceduralDec 9, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: William J. Crain to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
NaysubstantiveDec 9, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
NayproceduralDec 8, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert P. Chamberlain to be U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi
NaysubstantiveDec 4, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Susan Courtwright Rodriguez, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
NayproceduralDec 4, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Rejected
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 520
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 4, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.
On the Joint Resolution — H.J. Res. 131
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 3, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Susan Courtwright Rodriguez to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
NayproceduralDec 3, 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 Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 91
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveDec 3, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Matthew E. Orso, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
NayproceduralDec 3, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Matthew E. Orso to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
NaysubstantiveDec 2, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Lindsey Ann Freeman, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
NayproceduralDec 2, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Lindsey Ann Freeman to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
NaysubstantiveDec 2, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: David A. Bragdon, of North Carolina, to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
NayproceduralDec 1, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: David A. Bragdon to be U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina
NaysubstantiveNov 20, 2025 · Senate · Joint Resolution Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.
On the Joint Resolution — H.J.Res. 130
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingproceduralNov 19, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Proceed Rejected
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 "Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources: Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review Final Rule".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 76
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralNov 19, 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 Bureau of Land Management relating to "Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".
On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 89
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveNov 19, 2025 · Senate · Nomination Confirmed
On the Nomination — Confirmation: Ho Nieh, of Alabama, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NayproceduralNov 18, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Ho Nieh to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NaysubstantiveNov 11, 2025 · Senate · Bill Passed
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
On Passage of the Bill — H.R. 5371, As Amended
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralNov 11, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 5371, As Amended
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveNov 11, 2025 · Senate · Amendment Agreed to
On the Amendment — Collins Amdt. No. 3937
NayproceduralNov 11, 2025 · Senate · Cloture Motion Agreed to
On the Cloture Motion — Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 3937
NayproceduralNov 11, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Table Agreed to
On the Motion to Table — Motion to Table Paul Amdt. No. 3941
YeaproceduralNov 11, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Table Failed
On the Motion to Table — Merkley Motion to Table Amdt. No. 3946
YeaproceduralNov 10, 2025 · Senate · Motion to Table Failed
On the Motion to Table — Baldwin Motion to Table Amdt. No. 3947