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
Nay
Vote #43
On the Nomination PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Nay
Vote #42
On the Cloture Motion PN730-46 (PN 730-46)
Ryan McCormack, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy
Nay
Vote #41
On the Nomination PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Nay
Vote #40
On the Cloture Motion PN730-19 (PN 730-19)
John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board for the remainder of the term expiring December 31, 2026
Nay
Vote #39
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #38
On the Cloture Motion H.R. 7147 (H.R. 7147)
A bill making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Nay
Vote #37
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Nay
Vote #36
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 142 (H.J.Res. 142)
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Yea
Vote #35
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 95 (S.J.Res. 95)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
Nay
Vote #34
On the Nomination PN726-4 (PN 726-4)
Daniel E. Burrows, of Colorado, to be an Assistant Attorney General
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