U.S. Senate · ORBioguide ID M001176
Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator for Oregon
Democrat
In Congress since2009
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On the record
- Yes
- 255
- No
- 653
- Present
- 0
- Did not vote
- 7
Missed 0.8% of roll calls. Chamber median 2.1%.
The full voting record50%Chamber median 99%100%
Counts roll calls where most Democrats and most Republicans voted differently, leaving out procedural votes.
How we count- Introduced
- 138
- Passed committee
- 15
- Passed a chamber
- 7
- Became law
- 0
- Individuals
- $4.1M
- PACs
- $578K
- Party
- $0
- Other
- $672K
From FEC filings, Voteview roll calls and Congress.gov.
Democrat. In Congress since 2009, 3 terms in total.
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Bills sponsored, 119th Congress
Bills and resolutions where Merkley is the primary sponsor. Most bills never leave committee; that is normal for every member. Source: Congress.gov, last updated Oct 29, 2026.
- Sponsored
- 138
- Passed committee
- 15
- Passed a chamber
- 7
- Became law
- 0
78 of 138 have at least one cosponsor from the other party.
Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026. 8 cosponsors, 6 from the other party. S. 5087 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
A resolution designating July 2026 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".
Introduced Jul 16, 2026. 4 cosponsors. S.Res. 806 on Congress.gov(opens in a new tab)
Introduced
Protecting Students from Worthless Degrees Act
Introduced Jul 16, 2026. 3 cosponsors.