Edward J. Markey — U.S. Senator from Massachusetts
Edward J. Markey is a Democrat Senator representing Massachusetts, serving a term from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Current term | 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1946-07-11 |
| Bioguide ID | M000133 |
Election & Term History
Edward J. Markey has held 23 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1975.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1975-01-14 – 1977-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1977-01-04 – 1979-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1979-01-15 – 1981-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1981-01-05 – 1983-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1983-01-03 – 1985-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1985-01-03 – 1987-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1987-01-06 – 1989-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1989-01-03 – 1991-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1991-01-03 – 1993-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1993-01-05 – 1995-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1995-01-04 – 1997-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1997-01-07 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 1999-01-06 – 2001-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 2001-01-03 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for MA-7 | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2013-07-15 | U.S. Representative for MA-5 | Democrat |
| 2013-07-16 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Massachusetts | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Massachusetts | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Massachusetts | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Edward J. Markey has cast 878 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Edward J. Markey is more liberal than 95% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.518 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 95% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 878 |
| Votes with own party | 95.2% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 7 of 890 (0.8%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Edward J. Markey in?
Edward J. Markey is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Massachusetts.
How long has Edward J. Markey served in Congress?
Edward J. Markey's first term on record began in 1975, and their current term runs from 2021-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Has Edward J. Markey served in both the House and Senate?
Yes. Edward J. Markey's term history includes service in both the House of Representatives and the Senate -- see the full election and term history table above.
How does Edward J. Markey's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Edward J. Markey is more liberal than 95% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 878 recorded votes.
How often does Edward J. Markey vote with their own party?
Edward J. Markey has voted with the majority of their own party on 95.2% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 7 of 890 recorded votes (0.8%).