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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator · Oregon

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

Refreshed 19 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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  • Biographical Directory of Congress
  • GovTrack
  • 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
2025-06-05Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN26-16”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-05Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN12-33”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-05SponsoredS 1965 — Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth ActProposed
2025-06-04Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN55-47”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-04Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN55-9”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-04Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN12-33”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-04Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN55-47”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-04Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN55-9”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-04SponsoredS 1942 — Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee ActProposed
2025-06-04SponsoredS 1955 — Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence ActProposed
2025-06-04SponsoredS 1957 — No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate ActProposed
2025-06-03Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN22-16”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN22-16”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN25-19”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN25-19”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN17”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-03SponsoredSRES 227 — A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on October 7, 2023, against Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all remaining hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.Active
2025-06-02Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN17”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2025-06-02SponsoredS 1454 — FIGHT Act of 2025Proposed
2025-06-02SponsoredS 1926 — Reducing Waste in National Parks ActProposed
2025-05-22Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 89”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 89 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 89”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 89 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Voted nay on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 87”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 87 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 87”Motion to Proceed Agreed toHJRES 87 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
2025-05-22Not voting on “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 88”Joint Resolution PassedHJRES 88 — Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".Passed 2025-06-12
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