Biography
Jeff Merkley has served as Oregon's junior senator since 2009. He previously served as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives. He is a member of the Appropriations and Environment committees.
Key Information
- Full Name: Jeff Merkley
- Born: October 24, 1956
- Age: 69 years old
- Birthplace: Myrtle Creek, OR
- Term Started: January 3, 2021
- Term Ends: January 3, 2027
- Senate Class: Class II
Committee Assignments
- Budget Ranking Member
- Appropriations
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Environment and Public Works
- Foreign Relations
- Rules and Administration
Most Recent Voting History
Yea
Vote #123
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 130 (S.J.Res. 130)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
Yea
Vote #122
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 141 (S.J.Res. 141)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Deceptive and Unfair Collection of Medical Debt".
Yea
Vote #121
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 132 (S.J.Res. 132)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Examinations for Risks to Active-Duty Servicemembers and Their Covered Dependents".
Nay
Vote #120
On the Nomination PN855-1 (PN 855-1)
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Yea
Vote #119
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S.Res. 526 (S.Res. 526)
A resolution withholding the pay of Senators if a Government shutdown occurs.
Yea
Vote #118
On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 163 (S.J.Res. 163)
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 #117
On the Cloture Motion PN855-1 (PN 855-1)
Kevin Warsh, of Florida, to be Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for a term of four years
Nay
Vote #116
On the Nomination 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 #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.
Contact
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