Jeff Merkley
U.S. Senator, Oregon, Class II on the U.S. Senate
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In the records we collect, Jeff cast 915 recorded votes, voted with the final outcome 12% of the time, introduced 196 bills, and cosponsored 1346 more.
"Final outcome" compares each Yea or Nay with whether the measure passed, across 908 votes. Counts cover the records listed at the end of this page.
On the ballot
Running for U.S. Senate (Oregon) in the General Election, Nov 3, 2026.
Filing status: Qualified
Source: secure.sos.state.or.us
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Compare candidatesWhere Jeff stands
On 772 recorded votes where members disagreed, Jeff was on the prevailing side 74 times and in the minority 698 times. The minority votes were most often on other / uncategorized and government operations - appointments.
- Government Operations - AppointmentsYes 4, No 231
- Voted no on PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor. Cloture Motion Agreed to 53 to 47, Sep 30, 2026. Record
- Voted no on PN9991: Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas. Nomination Confirmed 50 to 47, Sep 23, 2026. Record
- Voted no on PN9994: Kasdin Miller Mitchell, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas.
What they bring forward
Topics of the bills they introduced, grouped into descriptive policy areas by the wording of each official title.
- Public Health & Human Services26 bills
- Environmental Land Acquisition21 bills
- Education10 bills
- Public Safety & Emergency Services8 bills
- Fiscal Policy - Taxation7 bills
- Infrastructure Spending - Roadways6 bills
- Ceremonial & Recognition5 bills
- Not in a single policy area80 bills
When the vote split
Unanimous votes say little about how members differ. These are the recorded votes where members disagreed, most recent first.
- Yea
- Nay
- Absent or not voting
- Abstain or present
- Sep 30, 2026U.S. Senate
PN1129: Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
On the Cloture Motion
Cloture Motion Agreed to 53 to 47. Government Operations - Appointments. Official record
Merkley - Sep 30, 2026U.S. Senate
HR7008: A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.
Bills they introduced
- S.J.Res. 221 (119th Congress), Government Operations - Contracts & ProcurementA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the agreement for civilian nuclear cooperation between the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.Latest recorded action (2026-10-15): Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- S. 5624 (119th Congress), Ceremonial & RecognitionHonoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-30): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- S. 5606 (119th Congress)Hong Konger Promise of Refuge ActLatest recorded action (2026-09-30): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- S. 5673 (119th Congress)Car Privacy Rights Act of 2026Latest recorded action (2026-09-30): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Where the campaign money comes from
Totals from official campaign finance reports. Occupations and locations are as reported by each contributor.
Raised $8,729,810 and spent $5,914,121 for the 2026 election, with $6,621,250 on hand as of Oct 13, 2026.
Source: FEC filing, S8OR00207
2026 campaign$7,993,611 in contributions
Who gave
- Candidate self-funding0%
- Political party committees0%
- Individuals (itemized, over $200)54%
- Individuals (unitemized, $200 or less)32%
- Political action committees (PACs)8%
- Other5%
Individual contributors by occupation group
- Not employed43%
- Retired16%
- Legal11%
- Other / Not classified10%
- Business owners & executives9%
- Other12%
Source: FEC filing, S8OR00207
2020 campaign$11,334,971 in contributions
Committee assignments
- Joint Committee on Printing
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
- Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory OversightRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works: Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety
Records used on this page
Each vote and bill above links to its own official record.