Biography
Edward "Ed" Markey has represented Massachusetts in the Senate since winning a special election in 2013. He previously had a long career in the U.S. House of Representatives. Markey is a prominent advocate for environmental policy and climate action, best known as the Senate author of the Green New Deal resolution.
Key Information
- Full Name: Edward John Markey
- Born: July 11, 1946
- Age: 79 years old
- Birthplace: Malden, MA
- Term Started: January 3, 2021
- Term Ends: January 3, 2027
- Senate Class: Class II
Committee Assignments
- Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Environment and Public Works
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Most Recent Voting History
Nay
Vote #115
On the Cloture Motion PN855-2 (PN 855-2)
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of fourteen years from February 1, 2026
Nay
Vote #114
On the Resolution S.Res. 690 (S.Res. 690)
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Yea
Vote #113
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 184 (S.J.Res. 184)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Nay
Vote #112
On the Cloture Motion S.Res. 690 (S.Res. 690)
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Yea
Vote #111
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 99 (S.J.Res. 99)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
Yea
Vote #110
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 139 (S.J.Res. 139)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Nay
Vote #109
On the Nomination PN730-14 (PN 730-14)
Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Nay
Vote #108
On the Point of Order S.J.Res. 124 (S.J.Res. 124)
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Nay
Vote #107
On the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 690 (S.Res. 690)
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
Nay
Vote #106
On the Cloture Motion PN730-14 (PN 730-14)
Robert Cekada, of Florida, to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Contact
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