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U.S. Senator from Oregon

Jeff Merkley

Democrat · Oregon

Former Oregon House Speaker, serving in Senate since 2009. Focus on climate change, housing affordability, democracy reform, and progressive economic issues.

Record

Strong progressive. Consistent advocate for filibuster reform and Senate rules changes. Champion of climate legislation and affordable housing. Focus on democracy reforms including voting rights and campaign finance.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4568 — A bill to amend the definition of professional student in the Higher Education Act of 1965. (Introduced, May 19, 2026)
  • S.4325 — 6PPD Task Force Act (Introduced, Apr 16, 2026)
  • 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. (Introduced, Apr 13, 2026)
  • S.J.Res.156 — 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 "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Credit Offered to Borrowers in Advance of Expected Receipt of Compensation for Work". (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.4222 — End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 26, 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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