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Edward J. Markey

D Democrat Senator from Massachusetts

Seal of Massachusetts Massachusetts 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building 202-224-2742 Born 1946-07-11
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Edward J. Markey is a Democrat Senator representing Massachusetts, serving since 1975. Edward J. Markey sits on 4 committees, including Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Term Details

Term Start 2021-01-03
Term End 2027-01-03
Terms Served 23
Senate Class 2
State Rank Junior

Committee Assignments

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Member
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Member
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Member
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Ranking Member

Lobbying Exposure

Total lobbying directed at committees this member serves on

$1.1B
2023-Q1 – 2024-Q4

These figures represent total lobbying on issues within each committee’s jurisdiction, not direct contributions to this member.

Recent Activity

Nay
On the Nomination PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Confirmed 47/41
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
2026-09-30 Agreed to 53/47
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
2026-09-30 Rejected 57/43
Nay
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
2026-09-30 Rejected 53/47
Yea
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
2026-09-29 Rejected 47/51
Yea
Motion to Proceed on S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medica
2026-09-29 Rejected 48/51
Nay
S. 4668: Protect College Sports Act of 2026
2026-09-28 Passed 77/22
Yea
S.Amdt. 6835 (Booker) to S. 4668: To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
2026-09-28 Rejected 47/52
Yea
S.Amdt. 6805 (Booker) to S. 4668: To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
2026-09-28 Rejected 49/50
Yea
S.Amdt. 6760 (Kennedy) to S. 4668: To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
2026-09-28 Rejected 42/54

Data from GovTrack.us

Voting Record

94.8% Party Loyalty
With Party 859
Against Party 47
Not Voting 7
906 Total Votes Cast

Broke with Party (47)

Nay
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668 2026-09-28 · Party voted Yea · Bill Passed
Nay
On the Cloture Motion S. 4668 2026-09-24 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) 2026-09-24 · Party voted Yea · Amendment Agreed to
Nay
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file) 2026-09-22 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 2026-09-17 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Nay
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 4668 2026-09-15 · Party voted Yea · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Nay
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500 2026-08-08 · Party voted Yea · Bill Passed
Nay
On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file) 2026-08-07 · Party voted Yea · Cloture Motion Agreed to
Nay
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5334 2026-08-07 · Party voted Yea · Bill Passed
Nay
On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 5334 2026-07-29 · Party voted Yea · Motion to Proceed Agreed to

Recent Votes

DateBillVoteResult
2026-09-30On the Nomination PN1129NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-30On the Cloture Motion PN1129NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 9340NayCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-30On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7008NayCloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852YeaMotion to Discharge Rejected
2026-09-29On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 197YeaMotion to Proceed Rejected
2026-09-28On Passage of the Bill S. 4668NayBill Passed
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6760 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6758 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Rejected
2026-09-28On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6828 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)YeaAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Concurrent Resolution H.Con.Res. 89YeaConcurrent Resolution Rejected
2026-09-24On the Cloture Motion S. 4668NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-24On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayAmendment Agreed to
2026-09-23On the Nomination PN999-1NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-22On the Cloture Motion PN999-1NayCloture Motion Agreed to
2026-09-17On the Nomination PN999-4NayNomination Confirmed
2026-09-17On the Cloture Motion PN999-4NayCloture Motion Agreed to

Data from GovTrack.us · 119th Congress

Campaign Finance

2026 election cycle fundraising from FEC filings

$3.0M Total Raised
$459K From PACs
$1.3M From Individuals
$2.8M Cash on Hand

Top PAC Contributors

CommitteeTypeAmount
VICTORY NOW PAC
VAN HOLLEN
$10.0K
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC
AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION
Labor$10.0K
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ)
Member$10.0K
FORWARD TOGETHER PAC$10.0K
PURPOSE PAC$10.0K
GRANITE VALUES PAC$10.0K
PINEAPPLE PAC$10.0K
GIDDY UP PAC$10.0K
TURQUOISE PAC$10.0K
OFF THE SIDELINES PAC
GILLIBRAND
$10.0K
HEALTH JOBS JUSTICE$10.0K
NARRAGANSETT BAY PAC$10.0K
HOOPS PAC
WYDEN
$10.0K
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS
Labor$9.0K
REV UP PAC$7.5K

2026 cycle · Data from Federal Election Commission