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Jeff Merkley
DemocratU.S. Senator · Oregon
U.S. Senator since 2009 · Member of the Oregon House of Representatives 1999–2009
- Current term
- Next election
- Committees
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- 0KeptKept
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- 0CompromiseCompromise
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- 0In progressIn progress
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- 0BlockedBlocked
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- 0BrokenBroken
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What they promised
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How they voted
- roll-call votes
- 915
- with their party
- 95.8%
- missed (0.8%)
- 7
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
PN 1129
Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 9340
Ratepayer Protection Act · Sep 30, 2026
- Nay
H.R. 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act · Sep 30, 2026
Where they come from
Offices held
- U.S. Senator, Oregon · 2009 – now
- Member of the Oregon House of Representatives · 1999 – 2009
Work before office
- Policy analyst, chief executive officer
Education
- Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
- David Douglas High School
- Bachelor’s degree, Stanford University, 1979
- Master’s degree, Princeton University, 1982
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Full background and sourcesBackground
- Born
- Oct 24, 1956 · Myrtle Creek, Oregon
- Education
- Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
- David Douglas High School
- Bachelor’s degree, Stanford University, 1979
- Master’s degree, Princeton University, 1982
- Work outside office
- Policy analyst, chief executive officer
- First elected to Congress
- 2008, U.S. Senate
- Military service
- None recorded
Career
Path
- State legislature
- U.S. Senate
2009 – now, current,Federal
U.S. Senator, Oregon
1999 – 2009, past,State
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives
In office
Committees · 119th Congress
Appropriations
Budget · Ranking member
Environment and Public Works
Foreign Relations
Joint Committee on Printing
Rules and Administration
Leadership
- No current leadership role
Voting record
95.8%
Votes with the Democratic majority
7
Missed votes
915
Senate roll calls
Recent votes
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On the nomination · Confirmed 47–41
- NayKeith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
On cloture · Agreed to 53–47
- NayRatepayer Protection Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 57–43 (60 needed)
- NayStop Insider Trading Act
On cloture, motion to proceed · Rejected 53–47 (60 needed)
- YeaA resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
On motion to discharge · Rejected 47–51
- YeaA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
On motion to proceed · Rejected 48–51
- NayProtect College Sports Act of 2026
On passage · Passed 77–22
- YeaTo establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
On the amendment · Rejected 47–52
- YeaTo increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student athletes.
On the amendment · Rejected 49–50
- YeaTo limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
On the amendment · Rejected 42–54
Sponsored bills
- S.J.Res. 221
In committee
- S. 5673
In committee
- S. 5670
In committee
- S. 5624
In committee
- S. 5606
In committee