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Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator · Oregon

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Oregon Class II On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
672
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
4,484
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
92%
1,865 of 2,020 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
1%
23 of 2,044 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.6%
11 of 672 bills they introduced

Based on 2,044 recorded votes and 672 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-SJRES-221 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear co… Oct 15, 2026 -
119-S-5606 Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act Sep 30, 2026 -
119-S-5624 Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026 -
119-S-5673 Car Privacy Rights Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026 -
119-S-5670 A bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes. Sep 30, 2026 -
119-S-5592 American Promise Mortgage Act Sep 29, 2026 -
119-S-5602 No Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch Act Sep 29, 2026 -
119-S-5603 Protecting Presidential Memorials Act Sep 29, 2026 -
119-S-5575 Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act Sep 29, 2026 -
119-S-5568 Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026 Sep 28, 2026 -
119-S-5473 Homeownership Promise Act Sep 23, 2026 -
119-SRES-868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day". Sep 17, 2026 Armed Forces and National Security
119-S-5440 Grand Ronde Land Transfer Act of 2026 Sep 17, 2026 -
119-SRES-856 A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2026, as "National Stillbirth Prevention a… Sep 16, 2026 Health
119-SJRES-214 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the … Sep 15, 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement
119-S-5362 Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026 Aug 7, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-5302 Truth in Labeling Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-5318 Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026 Aug 6, 2026 Agriculture and Food
119-S-5319 Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act Aug 6, 2026 Health
119-S-5357 TABOO Act Aug 6, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-5235 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026 Aug 4, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-5238 For Our Republic Act Aug 4, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-5184 FORK Act of 2026 Jul 30, 2026 Agriculture and Food
119-S-5106 Wildfire Insurance Affordability Act Jul 23, 2026 Taxation
119-S-5087 Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 Jul 22, 2026 Public Lands and Natural Resources
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-S-5618 Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5608 Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5614 Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5669 End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5647 River Democracy Act Sep 30, 2026
119-S-5607 Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Clarification Act Sep 30, 2026
119-SRES-917 A resolution expressing support for the designation of September as "Dystonia Awareness Month" to p… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-920 A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-923 A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "Nati… Sep 29, 2026
119-SRES-919 A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Instituti… 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-5570 Ready to Work Act of 2026 Sep 28, 2026
119-SRES-911 A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "… Sep 28, 2026
119-S-5558 Barriers to Suicide Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5544 Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5512 Stop Wall Street Looting Act Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5546 Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-S-5545 Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026 Sep 24, 2026
119-SRES-900 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2026 as "Indige… 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-S-5525 Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026 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-5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement… Sep 23, 2026

Committee assignments

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

Campaign money

2025 to 2026 cycle, reported through October 14, 2026
$5,376,935
Raised
$3,022,684
Spent
$6,621,250
Cash on hand

Itemized gifts from individuals: $2,877,693. From PACs and other political committees: $577,645.

What Jeff Merkley's campaign committee reported to the Federal Election Commission for the current two-year cycle (FEC candidate S8OR00207). 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

202 contributions totaling $370,854 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • K&L GATES, LLP $51,500 · 28 contributions
  • PARKER MEGGITT $27,700 · 16 contributions
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS $20,000 · 4 contributions
  • SMITH GARSON $15,500 · 10 contributions
  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $15,000 · 3 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 30, 2026 CENTER MARKET STRATEGIES, LLC
To JEFF MERKLEY FOR U.S. SENATE · Honoree: Jeff Merkley for U.S. Senate
 JEFF MERKLEY FOR U.S. SENATE Jeff Merkley for U.S. Senate $103.95
Jun 25, 2026 PARKER MEGGITT
To SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY · Honoree: Senator Jeff Merkley
 SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY Senator Jeff Merkley $1,600.00
Jun 25, 2026 PARKER MEGGITT
To SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY · Honoree: Senator Jeff Merkley
 SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY Senator Jeff Merkley $1,600.00
Jun 25, 2026 AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
To BLUE WAVE PROJECT · Honoree: Sen. Jeff Merkley
 BLUE WAVE PROJECT Sen. Jeff Merkley $5,000.00
Jun 12, 2026 UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION
To BLUE WAVE PROJECT · Honoree: Merkley, Jeff
 BLUE WAVE PROJECT Merkley, Jeff $5,000.00
Jun 12, 2026 UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION
To JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON · Honoree: Merkley, Jeff
 JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Merkley, Jeff $5,000.00
Jun 10, 2026 CFM STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS (CONKLING FISKUM & MCCORMICK)
To BLUE WAVE PROJECT · Honoree: Senator Jeff Merkley
 BLUE WAVE PROJECT Senator Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Jun 10, 2026 THORN RUN PARTNERS
To OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUND · Honoree: Senator Jeff Merkley
 OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUND Senator Jeff Merkley $500.00
Jun 10, 2026 SUMMIT STRATEGIES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC
To OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUND · Honoree: Sen Jeff Merkley
 OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUND Sen Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Jun 9, 2026 SMITH GARSON
To BLUE WAVE PROJECT · Honoree: Sen. Jeff Merkley
 BLUE WAVE PROJECT Sen. Jeff Merkley $2,500.00
Jun 9, 2026 SMITH GARSON
To BLUE WAVE PROJECT · Honoree: Senator Jeff Merkley
 BLUE WAVE PROJECT Senator Jeff Merkley $2,500.00
May 28, 2026 BL PARTNERS GROUP, LLC
To JEFF MERKLEY · Honoree: Jeff Merkley
 JEFF MERKLEY Jeff Merkley $2,500.00
May 22, 2026 TRINITY INDUSTRIES, INC
To JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON · Honoree: Sen Jeff Merkley
 JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Sen Jeff Merkley $5,000.00
May 21, 2026 STANTON PARK GROUP
To JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON · Honoree: Sen. Jeff Merkley
 JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Sen. Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
May 19, 2026 LILETTE ADVISORS
To JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON · Honoree: Sen. Jeff Merkley
 JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Sen. Jeff Merkley $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 · Oregon
    2009–present · Congresses 111–119
 Washington, DC office

531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 224-3753

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APA
Open America. (2026). Merkley, Jeff (Democratic–Oregon): voting record. https://openamerica.io/legislator/M001176/
MLA
"Merkley, Jeff (Democratic–Oregon): Voting Record." Open America, 2026, https://openamerica.io/legislator/M001176/.
Bluebook (legal)
Profile of Merkley, Jeff, Member of Congress, Oregon (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/M001176/.
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