Edward J. Markey

Senate · Democrat · Massachusetts · since Jan 2021

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‹ Sep 21 – Sep 27 ›

Thursday, Sep 24

Introduced a bill

S. 5541 · Cybersecurity and AI Board of Investigations Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced a bill

S. 5567 · Civilian Climate Corps for Jobs and Justice Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Introduced a bill

S. 5544 · Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced a bill

S. 5524 · Workforce Opportunities for Communities in Recovery Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Voted Yea Senate · Roll Call 244

H.Con.Res. 89 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

On the Concurrent Resolution. Concurrent Resolution Rejected, 49–50.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 243

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and to promote fair competition among intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes.

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 74–25.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 242

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

In the nature of a substitute. Official page ›

On the Amendment. Amendment Agreed to, 77–23.

Wednesday, Sep 23

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 241

Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

On the Nomination. Nomination Confirmed, 50–47.

What is a nomination vote?

A vote on whether to confirm a person nominated to a public office, such as a judge or an agency head.

Tuesday, Sep 22

Introduced a bill

S. 5447 · FAIR Fees Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Introduced a bill

S. 5446 · Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 240

S. 4668 · Protect College Sports Act of 2026

In the nature of a substitute.

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 70–21.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Voted Nay Senate · Roll Call 239

Angela Veronica Colmenero, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

On the Cloture Motion. Cloture Motion Agreed to, 52–43.

What is cloture?

A cloture vote decides whether to end debate on a matter so it can move to a final vote.

Votes and bills from the official record; every item links to its source.

Bills they cosponsored · 499

S.J.Res. 221 · A 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.

Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · Oct 15, 2026

S.Res. 931 · A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266) · Sep 30, 2026

S.J.Res. 220 · Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · Sep 30, 2026

S.Res. 920 · A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176) · Sep 29, 2026

S.Res. 924 · A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177) · Sep 29, 2026

Committees

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Member
  • Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy Member
  • Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety Member
  • Telecommunications and Media Member
  • Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Member
  • Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Member
  • Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety Member
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Member
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Member
  • Education and the American Family Member
  • Primary Health and Retirement Security Ranking member
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.