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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator · Oregon

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

Refreshed 5 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

    2,130 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
2026-06-22SponsoredSRES 782 — A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 22 through June 28, 2026, as "National Pollinator Week".Proposed
2026-06-18Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN730-33”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-18Voted yea on “On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644”Cloture Motion Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-18SponsoredSRES 781 — A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States.Passed 2026-07-27
2026-06-18SponsoredS 4844 — PFAS Alternatives ActProposed
2026-06-17Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 616”Motion to Discharge RejectedSRES 616 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Active
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN730-33”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN901-8”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN901-8”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-17SponsoredS 4804 — Manufactured Housing Lending ActProposed
2026-06-17SponsoredSJRES 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
2026-06-17SponsoredSRES 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.Proposed
2026-06-17SponsoredS 4803 — Home Equity Lending Integrity ActProposed
2026-06-17SponsoredS 1294 — Federal Firearm Licensee ActProposed
2026-06-17SponsoredS 4812 — FIRE SMART Act of 2026Proposed
2026-06-17SponsoredS 4822 — Saving the OOI Act of 2026Active
2026-06-16Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 6644”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHR 6644 — 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActPassed 2026-07-11
2026-06-16Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 172”Motion to Discharge RejectedSJRES 172 — 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.Active
2026-06-16Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 190”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 190 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Executive Office for Immigration Review relating to "Appellate Procedures for the Board of Immigration Appeals".Active
2026-06-16SponsoredS 4791 — A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.Proposed
2026-06-16SponsoredS 2426 — Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActProposed
2026-06-16SponsoredS 4202 — Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026Proposed
2026-06-16SponsoredS 1370 — GOSAFE ActProposed
2026-06-15Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN851-7”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-06-15SponsoredS 4522 — Let Kids Play ActProposed
This score is a guide, not a verdict.