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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator · Oregon

  • Democrat
  • Since 2009
  • Tenure: 2–3 terms

Refreshed 16 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-3753

  • District offices

    Baker City · Bend · Eugene · Medford · Portland · Salem

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  • Capitol office: 531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-3753
  • 1705 Main St., Suite 504, Baker City, OR, 97814 · 541-278-1129
  • 131 NW Hawthorne Ave., Suite 208, Bend, OR, 97703 · 541-318-1298
  • 405 East 8th Ave., Suite 2010, Eugene, OR, 97401 · 541-465-6750
  • 10 South Bartlett St., Suite 201, Medford, OR, 97501 · 541-608-9102
  • 121 SW Salmon St., Suite 1400, Portland, OR, 97204 · 503-326-3386
  • 500 Liberty St. SE, Suite 320, Salem, OR, 97301 · 503-362-8102

Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

  • congress-legislators

    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

89.2/ 100

Ranked 5 of 47 in the Senate minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    908 of 914 while seated (99.3%)

    86th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    109 of 109 sponsored · 118.6 points

    90th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 2 cosponsored

    2 passed a chamber · 3 reported · 104 introduced

Promise Adherence

0 of 5 promises scored

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How this score is calculated:

  • Reviewed promises

    0 scored of 5 needed

    0 promises from 0 sources this term

  • Days in office this term

    2,129 days (180 needed)

  • Promise capture coverage

    0 of 3 source kinds settled

Impact History (coming soon)

0 of 10 matched votes

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How this score is calculated:

  • Matched votes

    0 of 10 needed

  • District opinion cells

    0 snapshots frozen

    Needs ≥ 25 verified respondents and a lean ≥ 0.15

Approval Rating

0 of 1 public poll on record

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How this score is calculated:

  • Public polls averaged

    0 of 1 needed

  • Polls on file for this officeholder

    None recorded yet

  • Most recent fieldwork

    No poll on record

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Recent activity

DateActionPolicyStatus
2026-10-15SponsoredSJRES 221 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.Proposed
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN1129”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN1129”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedHR 9340 — Ratepayer Protection ActActive
2026-09-30Voted nay on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedHR 7008 — Stop Insider Trading ActActive
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5669 — End Tax Breaks for Dark Money ActProposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 3296 — Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025Active
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5673 — Car Privacy Rights Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5614 — Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5608 — Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5647 — River Democracy ActProposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5624 — Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5607 — Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Clarification ActProposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5618 — Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026Proposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5606 — Hong Konger Promise of Refuge ActProposed
2026-09-30SponsoredS 5670 — A bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes.Proposed
2026-09-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 852 — A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2026-09-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 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".Active
2026-09-29SponsoredSRES 917 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to promote public awareness and understanding of dystonia.Passed 2026-09-29
2026-09-29SponsoredSRES 923 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".Passed 2026-09-29
2026-09-29SponsoredS 5575 — Stop Corrupt Gratuities ActProposed
2026-09-29SponsoredSRES 920 — A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.Proposed
2026-09-29SponsoredSRES 919 — A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States.Proposed
2026-09-29SponsoredS 5603 — Protecting Presidential Memorials ActProposed
2026-09-29SponsoredS 5602 — No Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch ActProposed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.