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Merkley has expressed support for maintaining and expanding U.S. foreign aid, particularly in the context of humanitarian assistance and addressing root causes of migration from Central America.
Merkley has expressed support for maintaining and expanding U.S. foreign aid, particularly in the context of humanitarian assistance and addressing root causes of migration from Central America.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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Merkley has consistently supported expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, opposing restrictive immigration policies and advocating for the rights of immigrants and asylum seekers.
Merkley has consistently supported expanding legal immigration and asylum pathways, opposing restrictive immigration policies and advocating for the rights of immigrants and asylum seekers.
“State of the Union: protest child separation at border. (Feb 2019)”
“Increase both high-skill and family-based visa caps. (Sep 2019)”
Merkley has consistently supported legal access to abortion, stating that abortions should always be legally available and advocating for public funding for family planning clinics. He has also opposed limitations on abortion services and supports access to safe, legal abortion without restrictions.
Merkley has consistently supported legal access to abortion, stating that abortions should always be legally available and advocating for public funding for family planning clinics. He has also opposed limitations on abortion services and supports access to safe, legal abortion without restrictions.
“Abortions should always be legally available. (Nov 1998)”
“Access safe, legal abortion without restrictions. (Jan 2015)”
Merkley has been a strong advocate for federal action to cut emissions and address climate change. He has supported legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gases and has been involved in efforts to promote renewable energy and sustainable practices.
Merkley has been a strong advocate for federal action to cut emissions and address climate change. He has supported legislation aimed at reducing greenhouse gases and has been involved in efforts to promote renewable energy and sustainable practices.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
“Support a 25 percent renewable energy national standard by 2025. (Jun 2008)”
Merkley has advocated for stricter firearms regulation, including background checks for all firearm sales. He has been involved in efforts to promote gun safety legislation.
Merkley has advocated for stricter firearms regulation, including background checks for all firearm sales. He has been involved in efforts to promote gun safety legislation.
“Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)”
“Sponsored bill for background checks for private transfers. (Mar 2021)”
Merkley supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for universal health care and measures to reduce prescription drug costs. He has been involved in efforts to expand access to affordable health care.
Merkley supports a larger government role in health coverage, advocating for universal health care and measures to reduce prescription drug costs. He has been involved in efforts to expand access to affordable health care.
“Health care for all Americans. (Mar 2008)”
“Support Healthy Americans Act: universal comprehensive care. (Jun 2008)”
Merkley supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for tax reforms that ensure the wealthy pay their fair share. He has opposed tax breaks for large corporations.
Merkley supports higher taxes on corporations and top earners, advocating for tax reforms that ensure the wealthy pay their fair share. He has opposed tax breaks for large corporations.
“Supports raising taxes on earnings over $250,000 per year. (Oct 2008)”
“Minimum tax rate of 30% for those earning over $1 million. (Apr 2012)”
Merkley supports increasing federal funding for public schools and has advocated for fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. He has also pushed for significant investments in education infrastructure.
Merkley supports increasing federal funding for public schools and has advocated for fully funding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. He has also pushed for significant investments in education infrastructure.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
“$25B to renovate or repair elementary schools. (Sep 2011)”
Merkley has been a strong advocate for expanding ballot access, supporting legislation aimed at increasing voter registration and making voting more accessible to all citizens.
Merkley has been a strong advocate for expanding ballot access, supporting legislation aimed at increasing voter registration and making voting more accessible to all citizens.
“Sponsored bill to expand voter registration and voter access. (Mar 2021)”
Merkley has advocated for reducing criminal penalties for drug offenses, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation and alternatives to incarceration. He has supported legislation aimed at reducing recidivism and mass incarceration.
Merkley has advocated for reducing criminal penalties for drug offenses, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation and alternatives to incarceration. He has supported legislation aimed at reducing recidivism and mass incarceration.
“First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)”
Position extraction pending on 3 issues: School Curriculum, Trade, Tech Regulation.
Jun 10, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill focused on greenhouse gas emissions directly supports the stated position advocating for federal action to cut emissions.
Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Abortions should always be legally available. (Nov 1998)”
Why: Cosponsoring a bill to protect reproductive rights directly advances the stated position of supporting legal access to abortion.
View source →Jun 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Health care for all Americans. (Mar 2008)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Lower Drug Costs for Families Act directly supports the stated position of lowering prescription drug prices and expanding healthcare access.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Abortions should always be legally available. (Nov 1998)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act directly supports the stated position of ensuring access to safe and legal abortion without restrictions.
View source →May 14, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Extinction Prevention Act directly supports the transition to cleaner energy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, aligning closely with the stated position on climate.
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 voting rights and access.
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 the stated position of expanding voting rights and access.
View source →Apr 16, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
Why: Sponsoring the 6PPD Task Force Act directly supports the stated position by promoting policies aimed at reducing harmful chemicals that contribute to climate change.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
Why: The bill focuses on research and grants for natural climate solutions, which supports the broader goal of cutting emissions and addressing climate change.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Health care for all Americans. (Mar 2008)”
Why: The Moms Matter Act aims to improve maternal health care, which aligns with the broader goal of expanding healthcare access and services.
View source →Apr 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Health care for all Americans. (Mar 2008)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Protecting Free Vaccines Act supports the broader goal of expanding healthcare access by ensuring free vaccines, aligning with the advocacy for universal healthcare.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 372.
“First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)”
Why: Cosponsoring the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act suggests a focus on punitive measures rather than reducing criminal penalties, which contradicts the stated position advocating for rehabilitation and alternatives to incarceration.
View source →May 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
“Health care for all Americans. (Mar 2008)”
Why: Cosponsoring a resolution to disapprove a Medicare rule undermines the support for expanding healthcare access and improving services, contradicting the stated position.
View source →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
Why: Sponsoring a bill aimed at enhancing oil recovery contradicts the stated commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting renewable energy.
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Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Health care for all Americans. (Mar 2008)”
Why: The action relates to health and safety regulations but does not directly advance the stated position on expanding health coverage or reducing drug costs.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 416.
“First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)”
Why: The cosponsorship of a public safety benefit program does not directly address reducing criminal penalties for drug offenses, creating ambiguity in alignment with the stated position.
View source →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Health care for all Americans. (Mar 2008)”
Why: The action relates to health care but focuses specifically on child care for police officers, which does not directly advance the broader goal of expanding health coverage.
View source →Apr 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
Why: The action of cosponsoring the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act does not directly align with or contradict the stated position on climate, as it addresses a specific chemical rather than broader climate policies.
View source →Mar 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
“Climate change is real, and it's bad for our economy. (Oct 2014)”
Why: The FLAP Reauthorization Act is related to environmental policy but does not directly address renewable energy or emissions reductions, creating ambiguity in its alignment with the stated position.
View source →Jun 4, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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 3, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1347-1348; text: CR S1348-1350)
Why: Tagged to Tech Regulation, but no stated position has been extracted for that issue yet — judgement deferred until more news coverage is available.
Jun 1, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
“First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)”
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 21, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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)
“First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)”
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 Finance.
“Supports raising taxes on earnings over $250,000 per year. (Oct 2008)”
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 →May 20, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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 19, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 415.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 →May 18, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 →May 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 30, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 29, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3011-3012)
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
“Fully fund public schools. (Jun 2008)”
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
The motion to discharge fell when the point of order was well taken.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 13, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
“Foreign assistance to Central American countries creates less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions there.”
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 26, 2023 · Congress.gov
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-541.
“First step: reduce recidivism & mass incarceration. (Dec 2018)”
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 10, 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 →Jun 9, 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 →Jun 9, 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 →Jun 9, 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 →Jun 9, 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 →Jun 9, 2026 · Congress.gov
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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 9, 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 →Jun 8, 2026 · Congress.gov
Held at the desk.
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 2, 2026 · Congress.gov
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 77.
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 →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 13, 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 →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 →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 S2203-2204)
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 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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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
Held at the desk.
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 Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2131)
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 28, 2026 · Congress.gov
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2076-2077; text: CR S2086)
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 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 →Mar 26, 2026 · Congress.gov
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2270)
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 26, 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 →Mar 5, 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.
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