Edward J. Markey
Democrat Senator, Massachusetts
127 bills359 cosponsored$5.8M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Senator Markey was born in Malden, Massachusetts, on July 11, 1946.” source
Education
- “He attended Boston College (B.A., 1968) and Boston College Law School (J.D., 1972).” source
Military service
- “He served in the U.S. Army Reserve” source
Public service
Family
- “He is married to Dr. Susan Blumenthal.” source
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Legislation
SJRES 221cosponsor
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 931cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
SJRES 220cosponsor
A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 905cosponsor
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
SRES 906cosponsor
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5009)
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S 5567sponsor
A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5541sponsor
A bill to establish the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5524sponsor
A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5544sponsor
A bill to prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S 5512cosponsor
A bill to subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5565cosponsor
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5481cosponsor
A bill to expand youth access to voting, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S 5468cosponsor
A bill to divert Federal funding away from supporting the presence of police in schools and toward evidence-based and trauma informed services that address the needs of marginalized students and improve academic outcomes, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5446sponsor
A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide refunds for cancelled or significantly delayed or changed flights, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
SRES 870cosponsor
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
Voting Record
239 yea669 nay7 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Edward J. Markey are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
The 2026 race · Class 2
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- John DeatonRepublican$1.6M raised
- Joseph TacheOther$280K raised
- Nathan Alexander BechRepublican$80K raised
- Alexander RikleenDemocratic$79K raised
- Morgan Gifford DawickiIndependent$16K raised
- Edward MarkeyDemocratic· this member—
- Seth MoultonDemocratic—
- Shiva AyyaduraiIndependent—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$5.8M
Small donors $883KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $663K
Spent $7.0MCash $668K
2024 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $102KLarge individual $765KPACs $98K
Spent $1.3MCash $1.8M
2022 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $239KLarge individual $621KPACs $42K
Spent $1.2MCash $1.6M
2020 cycle$11.8M
Small donors $3.1MLarge individual $6.7MPACs $980K
Spent $13.0MCash $1.6M
2018 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $502KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $296K
Spent $1.3MCash $2.8M
2016 cycle$602K
Small donors $108KLarge individual $318KPACs $131K
Spent $804KCash $2.0M
2014 cycle$13.9M
Small donors $2.5MLarge individual $8.6MPACs $2.2M
Spent $14.7MCash $2.2M
1988 cycle$0
Spent $208Cash $0
1986 cycle$3K
Small donors $0Large individual $0PACs $0
Spent $4KCash $208
1984 cycle$524K
Small donors $0Large individual $350KPACs $0
Spent $523KCash $2K
Committees
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
- Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
- Telecommunications and Media
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
- Transportation and Infrastructure
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Education and the American Family
- Primary Health and Retirement Security
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
ranking memberActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SJRES 221: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
SRES 931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SJRES 220: A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 906: A resolution supporting the designation of the week of August 24 through August 28, 2026, as the fourth annual "National Community Health Worker Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5567: A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5541: A bill to establish the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5524: A bill to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to address the economic and workforce impacts of substance use disorder.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5544: A bill to prohibit biometric surveillance by the Federal Government without explicit statutory authorization and to withhold certain Federal public safety grants from State and local governments that engage in biometric surveillance.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5512: A bill to subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5565: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
nay2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
nay2026-09-24
vote
Service History
Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Democrat
Senate2013-07-16, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 52013-01-03, 2013-07-15Democrat
House, Dist. 72011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 72003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71995-01-04, 1997-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71991-01-03, 1993-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71989-01-03, 1991-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71987-01-06, 1989-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71985-01-03, 1987-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71983-01-03, 1985-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71981-01-05, 1983-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71979-01-15, 1981-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71977-01-04, 1979-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 71975-01-14, 1977-01-03Democrat
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- VotesTracked · 915
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- CommitteesTracked · 12
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- Campaign financeTracked · 10
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