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U.S. Senator from Massachusetts

Ed Markey

Democrat · Massachusetts

Serving in Congress since 1976, Senate since 2013. Co-authored the Green New Deal resolution with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Focus on climate, nuclear arms control, and internet access.

Record

Strong progressive. Co-authored the Green New Deal. Long-standing advocate for nuclear non-proliferation. Pioneer in broadband access legislation and net neutrality.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4495 — Reactors at Risk Act of 2026 (Introduced, May 12, 2026)
  • S.4411 — Investing in the American Dream Act (Introduced, Apr 28, 2026)
  • S.4377 — Climate Change Education Act (Introduced, Apr 22, 2026)
  • S.4376 — Youth Climate Leadership Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 22, 2026)
  • S.4359 — Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act (Introduced, Apr 21, 2026)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)

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