Skip to main content
Edward J. Markey
U.S. Senator · Massachusetts

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Massachusetts Class II On the 2026 ballot Official website
Sign in to write a letter Sign in to watch
Bills introduced
1,280
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
9,789
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record · How we compute these
Votes with their party
96%
5,832 of 6,103 Yea/Nay votes matched the Democratic majority position This is high party loyalty. Most members in Congress fall between 75-95%.
Roll-call votes missed
4%
223 of 6,327 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.3%
17 of 1280 bills they introduced

Based on 6,327 recorded votes and 1280 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

Compare with another member

 How they voted recently 20 most recent
Date and questionVoteQuestionPositionResult
Sep 30, 2026
On the Nomination PN1129
Confirmed
 S #256 On the Nomination PN1129 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN1129
Agreed To
 S #255 On the Cloture Motion PN1129 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340
Rejected
 S #254 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340 · 119-HR-9340 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 30, 2026
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008
Rejected
 S #253 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008 · 119-HR-7008 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852
Rejected
 S #252 On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852 · 119-SRES-852 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 29, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197
Rejected
 S #251 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197 · 119-SJRES-197 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Passed
 S #250 On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Nay Passed Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #249 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #248 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #247 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Rejected
 S #246 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Nay Rejected Details →
Sep 28, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #245 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on fil… · 119-S-4668 Yea Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89
Rejected
 S #244 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89 · 119-HCONRES-89 Yea Rejected Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #242 On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 24, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #243 On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 · 119-S-4668 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 23, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-1
Confirmed
 S #241 On the Nomination PN999-1 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668
Agreed To
 S #240 On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) · 119-S-4668 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 22, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-1
Agreed To
 S #239 On the Cloture Motion PN999-1 Nay Agreed To Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Nomination PN999-4
Confirmed
 S #238 On the Nomination PN999-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Sep 17, 2026
On the Cloture Motion PN999-4
Agreed To
 S #237 On the Cloture Motion PN999-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-5524 Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5541 Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5544 Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5567 Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act Sep 24, 2026 -
119-S-5446 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act Sep 22, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-S-5447 FAIR Fees Act of 2026 Sep 22, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-SRES-865 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the People's Republic of China has engaged in … Sep 17, 2026 -
119-SJRES-216 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to… Sep 16, 2026 -
119-S-5292 GREEN Hospitals Act Aug 6, 2026 Health
119-S-5257 Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act of 2026 Aug 5, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-5231 Equity in Pretrial Health Coverage Act Aug 4, 2026 Health
119-S-5205 Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026 Jul 30, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-5195 Green New Deal for Public Schools Act Jul 30, 2026 Education
119-S-5134 Green New Deal for Health Act Jul 27, 2026 Health
119-S-5112 Health Over Wealth Act Jul 23, 2026 Health
119-S-5119 A bill to require the United States Postal Service to sell the Alzheimer's semipostal stamp for 6 a… Jul 23, 2026 Health
119-SJRES-202 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jul 23, 2026 Commerce
119-S-4980 Water Emergency and Technical Assistance Act of 2026 Jul 14, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-4982 Good Jobs for Good Airports Act Jul 14, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-S-4941 Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026 Jun 24, 2026 Health
119-SRES-796 A resolution recognizing the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States of America and reaffir… Jun 24, 2026 Immigration
119-S-4908 Gas Money Saved Act Jun 24, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
119-S-4864 PUPIL Act Jun 23, 2026 Education
119-S-4833 No Robot Bosses Act Jun 18, 2026 Labor and Employment
119-S-4831 Stop Spying Bosses Act Jun 18, 2026 Labor and Employment
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SJRES-221 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear co… Oct 15, 2026
119-SRES-931 A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrati… Sep 30, 2026
119-SJRES-220 Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution Sep 30, 2026
119-SRES-920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-924 A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator f… Sep 28, 2026
119-S-5512 Stop Wall Street Looting Act Sep 24, 2026
119-SRES-905 A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day". Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5539 Affordability is Access Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5565 Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-SRES-906 A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fo… Sep 24, 2026
119-SRES-897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Sena… Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5468 Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act Sep 23, 2026
119-S-5481 Youth Voting Rights Act Sep 23, 2026
119-SRES-870 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latino… Sep 22, 2026
119-S-5456 Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026 Sep 22, 2026
119-S-5431 Diversify Act Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". Sep 17, 2026
119-S-5428 Stop the Wait Act of 2026 Sep 17, 2026
119-SRES-864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 2… Sep 17, 2026
119-S-5415 Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2026 Sep 16, 2026
119-SRES-854 A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month". Sep 15, 2026
119-SJRES-214 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the … Sep 15, 2026
119-SJRES-213 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Sep 14, 2026
119-SRES-852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) … Sep 14, 2026

Committee assignments

12 current assignments · source: clerk.house.gov & senate.gov

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through October 14, 2026
$5,985,385
Raised
$6,996,160
Spent
$799,913
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $1,789,477. From PACs and other political committees: $681,440.

What Edward J. Markey's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S4MA00028). Campaigns report quarterly, so these totals trail by up to three months. Small gifts under $200 are not itemized, so individual giving is larger than the itemized figure. See the full filings at the FEC.

Lobbyist political contributions

125 contributions totaling $253,435 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • UNITE HERE! $20,000 · 6 contributions
  • TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO $20,000 · 5 contributions
  • INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS $15,000 · 4 contributions
  • LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF BASEBALL $12,500 · 3 contributions
  • BARNES & THORNBURG, LLP $11,000 · 11 contributions
  • SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW-CLC $10,000 · 2 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 30, 2026 LIBERTY SQUARE GROUP
To MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Edward Markey
 MARKEY COMMITTEE Edward Markey $250.00
Jun 30, 2026 TONIO BURGOS & ASSOCIATES OF NEW JERSEY LLC
To MARKEY VICTORY FUND · Honoree: Edward Markey
 MARKEY VICTORY FUND Edward Markey $3,500.00
Jun 28, 2026 HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
To ED MARKEY · Honoree: Senator Edward J. Markey
 ED MARKEY Senator Edward J. Markey $250.00
Jun 23, 2026 TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO
To EDUCATE AND INNOVATE PAC · Honoree: Edward Markey
 EDUCATE AND INNOVATE PAC Edward Markey $5,000.00
Jun 23, 2026 TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Edward Markey
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE Edward Markey $5,000.00
Jun 16, 2026 NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Edward Markey
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE Edward Markey $2,500.00
Jun 12, 2026 COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD
To JOHN D. ISAACS · Honoree: Sen. Edward Markey
 JOHN D. ISAACS Sen. Edward Markey $100.00
Jun 8, 2026 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: SENATOR EDWARD MARKEY
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE SENATOR EDWARD MARKEY $5,000.00
Jun 4, 2026 LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Edward John Markey
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE Edward John Markey $1,000.00
Jun 4, 2026 COGENT STRATEGIES LLC
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Senator Edward Markey
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE Senator Edward Markey $500.00
Jun 3, 2026 HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP
To EDWARD J. MARKEY · Honoree: Senator Edward J. Markey
 EDWARD J. MARKEY Senator Edward J. Markey $250.00
May 29, 2026 LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Edward John Markey
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE Edward John Markey $2,500.00
May 28, 2026 LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA
To EDUCATE AND INNOVATE PAC · Honoree: Markey, Edward
 EDUCATE AND INNOVATE PAC Markey, Edward $5,000.00
May 26, 2026 AMERICA'S ESSENTIAL HOSPITALS
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Edward Markey
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE Edward Markey $1,000.00
May 5, 2026 NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
To THE MARKEY COMMITTEE · Honoree: Edward Markey
 THE MARKEY COMMITTEE Edward Markey $1,000.00

Contributions that registered lobbyists and their firms disclosed as made in this member's honor (to a campaign, a PAC, or an event), under section 203 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act. A disclosed, reported contribution is legal activity, not an allegation of wrongdoing.

How this compares across Congress Former members now lobbying

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Massachusetts
    2013–present · Congresses 113–119
  • House of Representatives · Massachusetts · District 5
    2013–2013 · Congress 113
  • House of Representatives · Massachusetts · District 7
    1977–2013 · Congresses 95–112
 Washington, DC office

255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 224-2742

Cite this page click to expand
APA
Open America. (2026). Markey, Edward J. (Democratic–Massachusetts): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/M000133/
MLA
"Markey, Edward J. (Democratic–Massachusetts): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/M000133/.
Bluebook (legal)
Profile of Markey, Edward J., Member of Congress, Massachusetts (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/M000133/.
Markdown link
[Markey, Edward J. (Democratic–Massachusetts)](https://openamerica.io/legislator/M000133/)
Report a problem