Markey, Edward J.
In office since
1975 · 51 yrs
Chambers served
House & Senate
Born
1946, Malden
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician, Jurist
Education
Boston College · Boston College Law School · Malden Catholic High School
Office history
- member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1973–1976
- United States representative 1976–1977
- United States representative 1977–1979
- United States representative 1979–1981
- United States representative 1981–1983
- United States representative 1983–1985
- United States representative 1985–1987
- United States representative 1987–1989
- United States representative 1989–1991
- United States representative 1993–1995
- United States representative 1995–1997
- United States representative 2001–2003
- United States representative 2003–2005
- United States representative 2007–2009
- United States representative 2009–2011
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States senator 2013–2015
- United States representative 2013–2013
- United States senator 2017–2019
- United States senator 2019–2021
- United States senator 2021–2023
- United States senator 2023–present
- senator
Contact
Capitol office
255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
202-224-2742
District office · Springfield
1550 Main St., Springfield, MA, 01103
413-785-4610
District office · Boston
15 New Sudbury St, Boston, MA, 02203
617-565-8519
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147
Bills sponsored
this session · 539 all-time
446
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 454 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
899
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 899 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
89.6%
based on 269 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
10.4%
based on 269 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
99.3%
based on 269 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
539 billsCurrent session 147 bills
- S 1026 Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act In Committee
- S 1030 Stop Giving Big Oil Free Money Act In Committee
- S 843 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 Passed
- S 836 Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act Passed
- S 810 No Cuts to Public Schools Act In Committee
- S 422 Right to Contraception Act In Committee
- SRES 61 A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces. In Committee
- S 315 AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 325 Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 236 A bill to amend the Act of August 9, 1955 (commonly known as the "Long-Term Leasing Act"), to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation and land held in trust for the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 36 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States, States, cities, Tribal nations, businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. In Committee
- S 192 Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 170 BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act In Committee
- S 173 Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 103 Extend the TikTok Deadline Act In Committee
- S 3536 Stay in Your Lane Act In Committee
- S 3545 Lowering American Energy Costs Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3535 GRACE Act In Committee
- S 3557 States' Right to Regulate AI Act In Committee
- S 3426 International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3356 HALT Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3308 Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3282 Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2025 In Committee
- S 3232 Family Caregiving Research and Innovation Act In Committee
- S 3231 Respite CARE Act In Committee
Historical 392 bills
- S 209 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 Died
- S 1102 Offshore WIND Act Died
- S 1037 FAIR Fees Act Died
- S 2577 Data Broker Accountability and Transparency Act of 2019 Died
- S 2565 A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes. Died
- SRES 354 A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month". Died
- SRES 342 A resolution expressing the need for immediate climate action in response to the report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change entitled "Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate". Died
- S 985 A bill to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior from revising the approved oil and gas leasing program for fiscal years 2017 through 2022. Died
- S 2527 BAN Oil Exports Act Died
- S 2461 Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2019 Died
- S 878 A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services. Died
- S 877 Protecting Student Privacy Act of 2017 Died
- S 834 A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. Died
- S 820 A bill to designate a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness. Died
- S 2395 Jumpstart on College Act Died
- S 2323 SAFE Mail Act Died
- S 753 A bill to ensure that oil transported through the Keystone XL pipeline into the United States is used to reduce United States dependence on Middle Eastern oil. Died
- S 752 Tar Sands Tax Loophole Elimination Act Died
- S 737 COAL Reform Act of 2017 Died
- S 2255 Supporting Positive Outcomes After Release Act Died
- S 708 INTERDICT Act Died
- S 680 SPY Car Act of 2017 Died
- S 679 Cyber AIR Act Died
- S 2182 SPY Car Act of 2019 Died
- S 2181 Cyber AIR Act Died
Co-sponsored
454 billsCurrent session 446 bills
- SRES 770 A resolution designating June 6, 2026, as National Naloxone Awareness Day. Passed
- S 4844 PFAS Alternatives Act In Committee
- S 4800 Land of the Free Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4796 Stock Buyback Accountability Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4817 CHILD Labor Act In Committee
- SRES 775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world. In Committee
- S 4822 Saving the OOI Act of 2026 Passed
- SRES 778 A resolution recognizing and honoring Cambodian veterans of the Khmer National Armed Forces for their sacrifices, their support of the Armed Forces of the United States, and their defense of freedom in Southeast Asia. In Committee
- SRES 786 A resolution designating July 15, 2026, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day". Passed
- S 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4936 STOP Frontovers Act of 2026 In Committee
- SJRES 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)". In Committee
- S 4914 Green Ribbon Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 In Committee
- SRES 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". In Committee
- S 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026 In Committee
- S 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- SRES 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C. In Committee
- S 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act In Committee
- S 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act In Committee
- SJRES 197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program". In Committee
- S 4999 A bill to prohibit certain transfers of aircraft provided by the Government of Qatar, and for other purposes. In Committee
- SRES 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina. Passed
- SJRES 198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model". In Committee
Historical 8 bills
- S 2434 National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2019 Died
- S 1789 Military Justice Improvement Act of 2019 Died
- S 2591 Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2023 Died
- S 2384 Botanical Sciences and Native Plant Materials Research, Restoration, and Promotion Act Died
- S 2579 STEM Opportunities Act of 2019 Died
- SRES 58 A resolution congratulating the New England Patriots on their victory in Super Bowl LI. Died
- SRES 347 A resolution designating October 2, 2019, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. Died
- SRES 19 A resolution relative to the death of Edward W. Brooke, III, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Died
Voting record
Current session 17 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
HR 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 |
Nay | fail | September 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 197
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 |
Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 28, 2026 |
|
HCONRES 89
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 |
Yea | fail | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
|
S 4668
Protect College Sports Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 |
Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 3633
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 3633 |
Nay | fail | September 15, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 |
Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
|
SJRES 187
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 "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 187 |
Yea | fail | August 05, 2026 |
|
HR 6500
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6500 |
Not Voting | pass | August 03, 2026 |
|
SJRES 181
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 181 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
SJRES 199
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199 |
Yea | fail | July 30, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
|
HR 5334
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 |
Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
Historical 33 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| On the Nomination PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1129 | Nay | pass | September 30, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 | Yea | fail | September 29, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | fail | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | September 28, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 24, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 23, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 | Nay | pass | September 22, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 | Nay | pass | September 17, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 15, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1093-3 | Nay | pass | September 14, 2026 |
| On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 | Nay | fail | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1078 | Nay | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Yea | pass | August 08, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6715 to S.Amdt. 6711 to H.R. 5334 (No short title on file) | Yea | fail | August 07, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN961-1 and PN937-5 and PN901-1 and PN730-38 and PN962-3 and PN931-6 and PN1022-25 and PN806-5 and PN1022-10 and PN1012 and PN931-5 and PN931-4 and PN937-2 and PN1022-22 and PN962-1 and PN961-4 and PN901-3 and PN806-7 and PN730-23 and PN1022-7 and PN1022-6 and PN961-3 and PN937-9 and PN937-8 and PN937-7 and PN1022-34 and PN1022-31 and PN1022-15 and PN1022-9 and PN1022-8 and PN1022-3 and PN961-9 and PN931-2 and PN1093-2 and PN1093-1 and PN1011 and PN961-2 and PN930-8 and PN930-6 and PN930-5 and PN930-1 and PN901-12 and PN901-2 and PN850 and PN787-2 and PN730-18 and PN730-2 and PN933 and PN852-3 and PN806-2 and PN961-7 and PN901-7 and PN901-6 and PN792 and PN786-10 and PN931-3 and PN730-59 and PN786-5 and PN937-1 and PN901-11 and PN859-5 and PN730-36 and PN901-5 and PN859-2 and PN859-1 and PN901-10 and PN852-11 and PN852-9 and PN859-6 and PN852-6 and PN852-5 and PN852-2 and PN806-9 and PN730-11 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Resolution S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 30, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 817 | Nay | pass | July 29, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN932 | Nay | pass | August 05, 2026 |
| On the Nomination PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 28, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN1092 | Nay | pass | July 27, 2026 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN373 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN615-2 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
| On the Cloture Motion PN12-1 | Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic
- Upper chamber Democratic