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Merkley, Jeff
Member of Congress

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Oregon Class II · Next election 2026 On the 2026 ballot Official website
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Bills introduced
644
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
4,387
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
93%
1,587 of 1,714 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%
19 of 1,734 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.7%
11 of 644 bills they introduced

Based on 1,734 recorded votes and 644 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law. A low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

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Committee assignments

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

Lobbyist political contributions

127 contributions totaling $218,050 that registered lobbyists disclosed in this member's honor. Source: federal LD-203 filings.

Top filers

  • PARKER MEGGITT $16,000 · 9 contributions
  • NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS $15,000 · 3 contributions
  • SMITH GARSON $12,000 · 8 contributions
  • AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION $10,000 · 2 contributions
  • INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS $10,000 · 2 contributions
  • NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION $10,000 · 2 contributions
  • AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION $10,000 · 2 contributions
  • K&L GATES, LLP $9,000 · 9 contributions

Recent contributions

DateFilerPayeeHonoreeAmount
Jun 10, 2026 THORN RUN PARTNERS OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUND Senator Jeff Merkley $500.00
Jun 10, 2026 SUMMIT STRATEGIES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS LLC OREGON BLUE VICTORY FUND Sen Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Jun 9, 2026 SMITH GARSON BLUE WAVE PROJECT Senator Jeff Merkley $2,500.00
Mar 17, 2026 AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION JEFF MERKLEY FOR CONGRESS Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Mar 17, 2026 AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION JEFF MERKLEY FOR SENATE Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Mar 17, 2026 MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC. JEFF MERKLEY FOR SENATE Sen. Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Mar 9, 2026 AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Mar 9, 2026 AMERICAN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Mar 5, 2026 HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP RECEPTION WITH SENATOR JEFF MERKLEY Senator Jeff Merkley $500.00
Jan 18, 2026 AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Senator Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Jan 13, 2026 SMITH GARSON JEFF MERKLEY FOR U.S. SENATE Sen. Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Jan 12, 2026 NVG, LLC JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Sen Jeff Merkley $1,000.00
Dec 29, 2025 WILLIAMS AND JENSEN, PLLC JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Jeff Merkley $500.00
Dec 24, 2025 AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION JEFF MERKLEY FOR OREGON Sen. Jeff Merkley $5,000.00
Dec 18, 2025 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS BLUE WAVE PROJECT Jeff Merkley $5,000.00

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.

 Time in Congress
  • Senate · Oregon
    2025–present · Congress 119
  • Senate · Oregon
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • Senate · Oregon
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • Senate · Oregon
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • Senate · Oregon
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • Senate · Oregon
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • Senate · Oregon
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • Senate · Oregon
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • Senate · Oregon
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
 Washington, DC office

531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510

Washington, DC 20510

 (202) 224-3753

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
Jul 16, 2026 S #199 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 · 119-SJRES-198 Yea Rejected Details →
Jul 16, 2026 S #198 On the Cloture Motion PN851-8 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #197 On the Nomination PN930-4 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 15, 2026 S #196 On the Cloture Motion PN930-4 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #195 On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4784 · 119-S-4784 Nay Rejected Details →
Jul 14, 2026 S #194 On the Nomination PN938-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jul 13, 2026 S #193 On the Nomination PN930-3 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #192 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 185 · 119-SJRES-185 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #191 On the Cloture Motion PN938-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #190 On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 196 · 119-SJRES-196 Yea Rejected Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #189 On the Cloture Motion PN930-3 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #188 On the Nomination PN930-2 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #187 On the Cloture Motion PN930-2 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #186 On the Nomination PN930-7 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 24, 2026 S #185 On the Cloture Motion PN930-7 Nay Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #184 On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 86 · 119-HCONRES-86 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 23, 2026 S #183 On the Nomination PN859-3 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 22, 2026 S #182 On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment … · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #181 On the Nomination PN730-33 Nay Confirmed Details →
Jun 18, 2026 S #180 On the Cloture Motion H.R. 6644 · 119-HR-6644 Yea Agreed To Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
119-S-4942 SAFE Banking Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4937 Investor Choice Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-SRES-782 A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the U… Jun 22, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-S-4804 Manufactured Housing Lending Act Jun 17, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4803 Home Equity Lending Integrity Act Jun 17, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4774 Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026 Jun 11, 2026 Government Operations and Politics
119-S-4772 Renewable Energy Choice Act Jun 11, 2026 Energy
119-S-4735 Protecting Americans from High Electricity Prices Act of 2026 Jun 10, 2026 Energy
119-S-4732 Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 Jun 10, 2026 Emergency Management
119-S-4720 Protecting U.S. Fishers from Illegal Foreign Flags Act of 2026 Jun 9, 2026 Public Lands and Natural Resources
119-S-4721 Restoring Renewable Energy Parity Act Jun 9, 2026 Energy
119-SJRES-196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jun 4, 2026 Education
119-S-4618 Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act May 21, 2026 Education
119-S-4597 Early Childhood Workforce Advancement Act of 2026 May 20, 2026 Education
119-S-4568 Nursing is a Professional Degree Act May 19, 2026 Health
119-SRES-709 A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 thr… Apr 30, 2026 Health
119-S-4325 6PPD Task Force Act Apr 16, 2026 Environmental Protection
119-SJRES-163 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or a… Apr 13, 2026 International Affairs
119-SRES-666 A resolution designating the first week of April as "National Asbestos Awareness Week". Mar 27, 2026 Health
119-S-4222 End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Taxation
119-SJRES-156 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Mar 26, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-4259 Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4226 STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026 Mar 26, 2026 Finance and Financial Sector
119-S-3655 Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) Certification Act Mar 19, 2026 International Affairs
119-S-4135 FLAP Reauthorization Act Mar 18, 2026 Transportation and Public Works
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
119-SJRES-200 A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or a… Jul 15, 2026
119-S-4982 A bill to require employers of airport service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to … Jul 14, 2026
119-S-3427 Domestic Organic Investment Act of 2025 Jul 14, 2026
119-SRES-801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the … Jul 13, 2026
119-S-4884 Right to Vote Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month". Jun 24, 2026
119-SRES-791 A resolution condemning the People's Republic of China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, concerned w… Jun 24, 2026
119-SJRES-199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4929 EBOLA Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4922 Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026 Jun 24, 2026
119-SJRES-198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jun 24, 2026
119-S-4865 Latonya Reeves Freedom Act of 2026 Jun 23, 2026
119-S-4860 CHILE Act of 2026 Jun 23, 2026
119-S-4867 Small Farm Conservation Act Jun 23, 2026
119-S-4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026 Jun 23, 2026
119-SRES-781 A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition … Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4844 PFAS Alternatives Act Jun 18, 2026
119-S-4822 Saving the OOI Act of 2026 Jun 17, 2026
119-SRES-775 A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well… Jun 17, 2026
119-S-4812 FIRE SMART Act of 2026 Jun 17, 2026
119-S-4814 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected sta… Jun 17, 2026
119-SJRES-197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United State… Jun 17, 2026
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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/.
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Profile of Merkley, Jeff, Member of Congress, Oregon (Democratic), Open America (2026), https://openamerica.io/legislator/M001176/.
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