Edward J. Markey

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Markey voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.

1. Armed Forces & National Security 2% · 1 of 42 party 2%
2. Economics and Public Finance 1% · 1 of 184 party 1%

Where Markey broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Senator Markey, Reps. Tlaib, Pressley Announce Legislation to Stop Big Banks from Bankrolling the Climate Crisis

  Announced the Fossil Free Finance Act requiring banks to reduce financial sector emissions.

  “Our economy and global financial systems have a codependent relationship with the fossil fuel industry. We cannot wait for big banks to address the very climate crisis they are financing if we are serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation. It’s like giving an arsonist a hose for one hand while…”

  Environmental ProtectionAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Senator Markey Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Proposal

  Criticized bipartisan permitting reform proposal for enabling data centers and blocking clean energy.

  Energy Project PermittingAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Senator Markey Releases New Report Detailing EPA Capitulation to Big Tech, Dangerous Easing of Regulations to Build Data Centers at the Expense of Transparency and Communities’ Health

  Released report criticizing EPA deregulation of environmental protections for data center construction.

  “75% of Americans do not want a data center in their backyard, yet Trump’s EPA has chosen to facilitate data center construction at the expense of our health, our pocketbooks, and our bedrock environmental laws. In what they have coined as ‘the largest deregulatory agenda in American history,’ President Trump and EPA…”

  Data Center Transparency and Community Empowerment ActsEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Sens. Markey, Schumer, Sanders Demand Transparency on CDC’s Delay of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children, Highlighting Concerning Pattern of Trump Administration Undermining Americans’ Faith in Vaccines

  Sent letter demanding CDC transparency on delay in distributing COVID-19 vaccines to children.

  “America Is Getting Sicker, Not Healthier, Under Trump and RFK Jr.”

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  As Gas Prices Remain High Due to Illegal War in Iran, Senator Markey Slams Trump for Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards That Save Money, Lower Emissions

  Criticized Trump's rollback of fuel economy standards as harmful to consumers and climate.

  “Strong fuel economy standards mean that Americans spend less at the gas pump, our country imports less foreign oil, drivers can choose better options at the dealership, and we are better protected from pollution, price spikes, and climate change.”

  Fuel PricesAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Sens. Markey, Merkley and Reps. Jayapal, Tlaib, Pressley Reintroduce Legislation to Halt Government Use of Facial Recognition and Other Biometric Technology

  Reintroduced legislation to prohibit government use of facial recognition and biometric technology.

  “Facial recognition and other biometric technologies in the hands of government agencies have become tools of authoritarianism. Agencies such as ICE and CBP are using this technology to track, target, intimidate and surveil communities across the country.”

  Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium ActPrivacy and SurveillanceAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Markey voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 164 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 156 (median 308), 303 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Commerce, Transportation and Public Works.

• S. 5567 A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5544 Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5541 A bill to establish the Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations, and for other purposes.Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5524 Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• S. 5447 FAIR Fees Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
• S. 5446 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 In committee
• S.Res. 865 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and the People's Republic of China.International Affairs · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
• S.J.Res. 216 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee

How often Markey voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Markey’s campaign raised $5.4M: $2.4M (44%) from individuals and $589K (11%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.3M.

Through Aug 12, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Markey

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 114.

1. Colorado Senate Victory 2016 Party committee
2. A New Direction PAC Member’s leadership PAC
3. Advancing Democracy and Mobilization PAC Member’s leadership PAC

Markey’s own leadership PAC: Educate and Innovate PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.