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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
Votes this Congress
100
recorded
Aligns with majority
17%
on 99 decided
Raised this cycle
–
not on ballot
How they vote vs. the majority
Of 99 decided roll-call votes this Congress, the member voted with the majority outcome on 17 and against on 82.
Voted with majority outcome (17)Voted against majority (82)
Recent votes that matter
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NAY
On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271
NAY
On the Nomination PN1078
NAY
On the Cloture Motion PN1078
YEA
On Passage of the Bill H.R. 6500
NAY
On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 6747 to S.Amdt. 6732 to H.R. 6500 (No short title on file)
Where the money comes from
Top contributing sources, current cycle
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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
5036Judicial Integrity Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 7, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Strengthening Coast Guard Communities Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 7, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 7, 2026Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Green New Deal for Public Housing Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pathways to Health Careers Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Introduced: Aug 6, 2026Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Momnibus Act
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026
IntroducedIntroduced: Aug 6, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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News mentioning Jeff
Recent coverage · Source: Google News
Merkley Leads Sweeping Legislation to Counter Trump’s Authoritarian Takeover of U.S. and Defend Our Democracy
Merkley, Bipartisan Senators Reintroduce Cannabis Banking Reform
Merkley Reflects on Over 600 Town Hall Meetings Held Across Oregon in New Video
Merkley Celebrates Senate Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Wipe Out Non-Flushables from Wastewater Infrastructure
Merkley: Senate Refuses to Stop Unauthorized War with Iran
Merkley, Wyden Deliver Over $100 Million for Critical Community Projects Funding Across Oregon
Merkley, Colleagues Urge U.S. to Maintain Focus on Human Rights, Good Governance in Relationship with the Philippines
“Ring the Alarm Bells”: Merkley Publishes New Analysis of Trump’s Authoritarian Playbook
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
No periodic transaction reports for Jeff Merkley are currently in our index. Under the STOCK Act of 2012, members must disclose securities transactions over $1,000 within 45 days.
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.