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Democrat
· U.S. Senate · Oregon
Jeff Merkley
Serving since 2009. Currently representing Oregon in the U.S. Senate.
Years in office
17
Senate
Recent votes
100
roll calls called
With the winning side
19%
of 99 decided
Raised this cycle
$4.5M
FEC totals
Which side of the outcome
Of 99 decided roll-call votes, this member was on the winning side 19 times and the losing side 80.
With the outcome (19)Against it (80)
Read this carefully. A member of the party that does not control the chamber will usually be on the losing side, so this number mostly reflects party control — not influence, effectiveness, or attendance. It is not a score.
How they voted
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NAY
Voted against confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor.
On the Nomination PN1129
Senate roll call 256 · Sep 30, 2026
YEA
On the Motion to Discharge S.Res. 852
Senate roll call 252 · Sep 29, 2026
NAY
Voted against passing the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.
On Passage of the Bill S. 4668
Senate roll call 250 · Sep 28, 2026
YEA
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6835 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
Senate roll call 249 · Sep 28, 2026
YEA
On the Amendment S.Amdt. 6805 to S.Amdt. 6776 to S. 4668 (No short title on file)
Senate roll call 248 · Sep 28, 2026Vote alerts
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Where the money comes from
Reported to the FEC this cycle · categories as the FEC reports them
Individual contributions$3.5M
PAC contributions$478K
What they’re working on
Bills sponsored, current Congress
Committee assignments
18 assignments · Source: Senate.gov
Africa and Global Health Policy
Subcommittee
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee
Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
Ranking Member
Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
Subcommittee
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee
Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Ranking Member
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Subcommittee
East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy
Subcommittee
Energy and Water Development
Subcommittee
Joint Committee on Printing
Member
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Member
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Member
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Member
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Member
Senate Committee on the Budget
Ranking Member
State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
Subcommittee
Transportation and Infrastructure
Subcommittee
Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
Subcommittee
Reach Jeff’s office
Official channels · Source: Congress.gov
Washington office
(202) 224-3753
Official website
merkley.senate.gov
Office
531 Hart Senate Office Building
Cosponsored legislation
Bills Jeff has signed on to support
Co-Sponsored Legislation
3296Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Introduced: Sep 30, 2026Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
River Democracy Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Clarification Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 30, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
A resolution honoring the leadership of Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and recognizing his career as a public servant and the enduring value of the Smithsonian Institution to the people of the United States.
IntroducedIntroduced: Sep 29, 2026Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5174)
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News mentioning Jeff
Recent coverage · Source: Google News
Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Close Ethics Loopholes for All Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad
Merkley Leads Sweeping Legislation to Counter Trump’s Authoritarian Takeover of U.S. and Defend Our Democracy
At Town Halls Across the State, Oregonians Tell Merkley That the Ultra Wealthy Need to Pay More to Save Social Security
Merkley Touts Committee Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Support Taiwan’s Drone Production, American National Security
Merkley Reflects on Over 600 Town Hall Meetings Held Across Oregon in New Video
Merkley, Wyden Deliver Over $100 Million for Critical Community Projects Funding Across Oregon
“Ring the Alarm Bells”: Merkley Publishes New Analysis of Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook
UPDATE: Merkley Announces First Eight Town Halls of 2026
Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon speaks for more than 22 hours to protest Trump amid shutdown – Oregon Public Broadcasting
Merkley Holds Senate Floor for 22 hours 37 minutes to Ring the Alarm Bells of Trump’s Authoritarianism
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Securities disclosures
Our index holds no periodic transaction reports for Jeff Merkley as of 22 July 2026. That is not the same as none having been filed: under the STOCK Act of 2012 members have 45 days to disclose a securities transaction over $1,000, and our copy of the record can lag behind theirs.
Index last updated 22 July 2026 — 84 days ago. Newer filings may not appear here yet.
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House and Secretary of the U.S. Senate. ThePolitibase indexes the existence and date of each filing and links to the official document; it does not parse, interpret, or verify the transactions inside. Filing is required by law and is not evidence of wrongdoing. Nothing here is investment advice.