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Markey supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways. He has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform and protections for vulnerable populations, including families of active-duty service members.
Markey supports expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways. He has advocated for comprehensive immigration reform and protections for vulnerable populations, including families of active-duty service members.
“Supports comprehensive immigration reform. (Oct 2014)”
Ed Markey supports legal access to abortion and has been a champion of women's reproductive rights. He has opposed restrictions on abortion and believes it should remain legal, emphasizing the importance of personal choice in reproductive health decisions.
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Ed Markey supports legal access to abortion and has been a champion of women's reproductive rights. He has opposed restrictions on abortion and believes it should remain legal, emphasizing the importance of personal choice in reproductive health decisions.
“Endorsed by Planned Parenthood; supports abortion rights. (Jun 2013)”
Markey is a strong advocate for federal action to cut emissions and has been a key proponent of the Green New Deal, which aims to transition the U.S. to 100% renewable energy sources. He has consistently supported bold measures to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Markey is a strong advocate for federal action to cut emissions and has been a key proponent of the Green New Deal, which aims to transition the U.S. to 100% renewable energy sources. He has consistently supported bold measures to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Markey supports stricter firearms regulation, including expanded background checks and measures to close loopholes in gun sales. He has advocated for banning assault weapons and has been active in promoting gun control legislation.
Markey supports stricter firearms regulation, including expanded background checks and measures to close loopholes in gun sales. He has advocated for banning assault weapons and has been active in promoting gun control legislation.
“Expand background checks; ban assault weapons; fight NRA. (Jun 2013)”
Markey advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting the establishment of a single-payer healthcare system. He has co-sponsored legislation aimed at expanding Medicare to cover all U.S. residents.
Markey advocates for a larger government role in health coverage, supporting the establishment of a single-payer healthcare system. He has co-sponsored legislation aimed at expanding Medicare to cover all U.S. residents.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Markey supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for a fairer tax system that ensures wealthier individuals contribute their fair share. He has criticized tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
Markey supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for a fairer tax system that ensures wealthier individuals contribute their fair share. He has criticized tax cuts that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
“Higher-income people should pay their fair share of taxes. (Jun 2013)”
Markey supports expanding ballot access and has advocated for measures to enhance voter registration and participation. He has been involved in efforts to protect voting rights and ensure fair electoral processes.
Markey supports expanding ballot access and has advocated for measures to enhance voter registration and participation. He has been involved in efforts to protect voting rights and ensure fair electoral processes.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
Position extraction pending on 6 issues: Foreign Aid, Education, School Curriculum, Trade, Criminal Justice, Tech Regulation.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Endorsed by Planned Parenthood; supports abortion rights. (Jun 2013)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to protect reproductive rights directly supports the stated position on legal access to abortion.
May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Endorsed by Planned Parenthood; supports abortion rights. (Jun 2013)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act directly advances the stated position by supporting access to safe and legal abortion without restrictions.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
Why: Cosponsoring a constitutional amendment to protect the right to vote directly advances the stated position of expanding voter access and improving protections for voting rights.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Supports comprehensive immigration reform. (Oct 2014)”
Why: Cosponsoring the HELP Separated Children Act aligns directly with the support for protections for undocumented immigrants, particularly those affected by family separation.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Sponsoring the Youth Climate Leadership Act directly supports the transition to renewable energy and climate action, aligning perfectly with the stated commitment to bold climate measures.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act directly supports expanding voter access and aligns with the advocacy for automatic voter registration and protections.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Sponsoring the Home Modifications for the Climate Crisis Act directly supports the transition to renewable energy and addresses climate change, aligning closely with the stated position.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Sponsoring the Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act directly supports climate action by addressing the impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations, aligning with the commitment to bold climate measures.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Sponsoring the No Big Fossil Bailouts on Your Power Bill Act directly supports the transition to renewable energy and aligns with the advocacy for bold climate action.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: The bill addresses environmental impacts related to energy infrastructure, which aligns with the broader goal of cutting emissions and promoting renewable energy.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: The bill focuses on research and grants for natural climate solutions, which supports the broader goal of cutting emissions and transitioning to renewable energy, aligning with the stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Cosponsoring the act indicates support for addressing harmful chemicals, which aligns with broader climate action goals, even if it does not directly relate to renewable energy.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Why: Sponsoring the Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act supports healthcare workers, aligning with the broader goal of improving healthcare access and rights.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Why: Sponsoring the SAFE through Medicare Act aligns with the broader goal of expanding healthcare access, though it may not directly establish a single-payer system as the stated position advocates.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1859)
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Cosponsoring a program authorization act related to environmental initiatives aligns with the stated commitment to climate action, though it may not be as comprehensive as the Green New Deal.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1824-1825)
“Endorsed by Planned Parenthood; supports abortion rights. (Jun 2013)”
Why: The resolution addresses reproductive health issues, which aligns with the stated support for access to safe and legal abortion, even though it does not directly advocate for abortion rights.
View source →Mar 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Green New Deal has shifted the whole discussion. (Oct 2020)”
Why: Sponsoring the Connect the Grid Act indicates support for renewable energy infrastructure, which aligns with the commitment to bold climate action and transitioning to renewable sources.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill focused on food safety does not advance the stated position on expanding healthcare coverage, indicating a divergence from the commitment to a larger government role in health coverage.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution to disapprove a Medicare-related rule moves against the support for expanding Medicare coverage, contradicting the commitment to a single-payer system.
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Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Why: The action focuses on addressing a specific health issue (young adult cancers) rather than advancing a broader government role in health coverage, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated position.
View source →May 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Why: The action focuses on LGBTQI inclusion and rural outreach within the context of healthcare, but does not directly advance the stated goal of establishing a single-payer system.
View source →Apr 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Make health care a right, not a privilege. (Nov 1999)”
Why: The action addresses a specific aspect of healthcare related to nutrition but does not directly advance the stated goal of establishing a single-payer system.
View source →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Higher-income people should pay their fair share of taxes. (Jun 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
Why: Tagged to Criminal Justice, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 22, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Trade, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Higher-income people should pay their fair share of taxes. (Jun 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1787)
Why: Tagged to Education, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Why: Tagged to Foreign Aid, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 25, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Mar 17, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Higher-income people should pay their fair share of taxes. (Jun 2013)”
Why: Tagged to Taxes, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 12, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →May 11, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2177)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2134)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 27, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 15, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Apr 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Mar 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
View source →Nov 19, 2025 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Why: Couldn't tag this action to any of the tracked issues, so it can't be compared against a stated position.
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