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Edward J. Markey

U.S. Senator · Massachusetts

  • Democrat
  • Since 1975
  • Tenure: 4+ terms

Refreshed 8 h ago

As of 2026-10-19 · Methodology 2026.10.1

Contact info

  • Capitol office

    255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510

    202-224-2742

  • District offices

    Boston · Springfield

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  • Capitol office: 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510 · 202-224-2742
  • 15 New Sudbury St, Suite 975, JFK Federal Building, Boston, MA, 02203 · 617-565-8519
  • 1550 Main St., 4th Floor, Springfield, MA, 01103 · 413-785-4610

Evidence & sources

  • U.S. Senate roll-call votes

    Votes and participation (senate.gov)

  • Congress.gov bill records

    Sponsored and enacted bills

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    Terms, committees, offices

Stale, last successful update 2026-10-23

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Scorecard

Voting Record

95.8/ 100

Ranked 1 of 47 in the Senate minority

How this score is calculated:

  • Roll calls cast

    908 of 913 while seated (99.5%)

    88th percentile in cohort · 30 % weight

  • Substantive bills sponsored

    140 of 140 sponsored · 151.3 points

    99th percentile in cohort · 70 % weight

  • Bills enacted

    0 sponsored · 1 cosponsored

    3 passed a chamber · 2 reported · 135 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
2026-05-13Voted yea on “On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526”Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed toSRES 526 — A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.Passed 2026-05-14
2026-05-13Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163”Motion to Discharge RejectedSJRES 163 — 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
2026-05-13SponsoredS 4518 — Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026Proposed
2026-05-12Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN855-1”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-05-12Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN855-2”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-05-12SponsoredS 4495 — Reactors at Risk Act of 2026Proposed
2026-05-11Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion PN855-2”Cloture Motion Agreed toNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-05-11Voted nay on “On the Resolution S.Res. 690”Resolution Agreed toSRES 690 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-05-11SponsoredSRES 723 — A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-30Voted yea on “On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184”Motion to Discharge RejectedSJRES 184 — 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
2026-04-30Voted nay on “On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 690”Cloture Motion Agreed toSRES 690 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-30SponsoredSRES 709 — A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.Proposed
2026-04-30SponsoredSRES 720 — A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.Passed 2026-04-30
2026-04-30SponsoredS 1879 — Ban Congressional Stock Trading ActProposed
2026-04-30SponsoredSRES 714 — A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".Proposed
2026-04-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 99”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 99 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".Active
2026-04-29Voted yea on “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 139”Motion to Proceed RejectedSJRES 139 — 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 "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".Active
2026-04-29Voted nay on “On the Nomination PN730-14”Nomination ConfirmedNo bill (motion or nomination)
2026-04-29SponsoredSRES 703 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.Passed 2026-04-29
2026-04-29SponsoredS 4438 — Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026Proposed
2026-04-29SponsoredSRES 700 — A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".Proposed
2026-04-28Voted nay on “On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124”Point of Order Well TakenSJRES 124 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.Active
2026-04-28Voted nay on “On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 690”Motion to Proceed Agreed toSRES 690 — An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.Passed 2026-05-11
2026-04-28SponsoredS 4413 — Protecting America’s Workers ActProposed
2026-04-28SponsoredS 4425 — No Immunity for Glyphosate ActProposed
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