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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)
  • S.4259 — Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.4226 — STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.4135 — FLAP Reauthorization Act (Introduced, Mar 18, 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)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Joint Committee on Printing
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations
  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
  • Senate Committee on the Budget (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Energy and Water Development
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs

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