Jeff Merkley
531 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-3753 Official site
As sponsor, from the 107th Congress
Of the bills they introduced
Signed on to someone else's bill
Roll calls tied to a bill
In the Congressional Record, from 2001
Held now, including subcommittees
Across 9 Congresses, most in the 119th at 139. In the 119th, 139 — 78 more than the median senator, who filed 61. Volume is not influence: the great majority of bills, from every member, never get a vote.
median for the chamber, that Congress
Biography
Focus
Drawn from the 673 bills this member introduced: the subjects the record assigns them, and the members who most often sign on.
Subjects
- Congressional oversight 99
- Health 85
- International Affairs 66
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures 65
- Government information and archives 62
- Environmental Protection 61
- Civil actions and liability 60
- Finance and Financial Sector 55
Bills carry several subjects each, so these add up to more than 673.
Most frequent cosponsors
- Ron Wyden 250
- Richard Blumenthal 153
- Bernard Sanders 128
- Cory A. Booker 128
- Elizabeth Warren 115
- Chris Van Hollen 114
Times each has cosponsored a bill this member introduced.
Record
Every recorded vote, bill and floor speech, newest first.
Recorded votes tied to a bill, including procedural motions on it such as cloture. Votes on nominations are not listed.
| Bill | Question | Voted | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 2112 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 2112 | Yea | Nov 1, 2011 |
| HR 2112 | On the Motion to Recommit H.R. 2112 | Nay | Nov 1, 2011 |
| S 1726 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1726 | Nay | Oct 20, 2011 |
| S 1723 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 1723 | Yea | Oct 20, 2011 |
| HR 3078 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3078 | Nay | Oct 12, 2011 |
| HR 3079 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3079 | Nay | Oct 12, 2011 |
| HR 3080 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3080 | Nay | Oct 12, 2011 |
| S 1660 | On the Cloture Motion S. 1660 | Yea | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 953 | A resolution condemning the horrific and senseless attack in Bend, Oregon, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by the tragedy. | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5415-5416) | Nov 10, 2026 |
| SJRES 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. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations under authority of the order of the Senate of 09/30/2026. | Oct 15, 2026 |
| S 5673 | Car Privacy Rights Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5670 | A bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5624 | Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5606 | Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5603 | Protecting Presidential Memorials Act | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5602 | No Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch Act | Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Bill | Title | Status | Signed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 5706 | A bill to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 and the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require a reduction of financial sector emissions to protect financial stability, and for other purposes. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| S 5700 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an option for any citizen or permanent resident of the United States age 50 to 64 to buy into Medicare. | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| S 2195 | WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. | Nov 10, 2026 |
| S 5692 | Ban Flock Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | Nov 9, 2026 |
| S 5669 | End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5647 | River Democracy Act | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5618 | Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. | Sep 30, 2026 |
| S 5614 | Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. | Sep 30, 2026 |
Sections of the Congressional Record in which this member spoke or entered a written statement, as the Government Publishing Office tags them; floor business such as amendment texts is left out. Each links to the official Record.
| Date | Record section | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act | Senate floor |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026 | Senate floor |
| Sep 24, 2026 | DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN | Senate floor |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Iran | Senate floor |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Remarks during the legislative session | Senate floor |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Education Relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student... | Senate floor |
| Jun 24, 2026 | S.J. Res. 196 (Executive Calendar) | Senate floor |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Iran (Executive Calendar) | Senate floor |
Committees
Current committees first, each with its role and years, and the subcommittees held now beneath it. Full history opens every role with its date and official record, and earlier subcommittee seats.
Full history
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Committee | Ranking Member | Jan 7, 2025 to Present | S.Res. 17 |
| Member | Jan 21, 2009 to Jan 3, 2025 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 118th Congress |
Full history
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Relations Committee | Member | Jan 5, 2017 to Present | S.Res. 8 |
| Africa and Global Health Policy | Member | Listed Oct 2025 to present | Congressional Directory, Feb 2026 |
| East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy | Member | Listed Sep 2016 to present | Hearing, Sep 2016 |
| Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues | Member | Listed Jun 2021 to present | Hearing, Jun 2021 |
| Africa and Global Health Policy | Member | Listed Jul 2021 to Oct 2022 | Hearing, Jul 2021 |
| State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development | Member | Listed Mar 2020 to Jul 2020 | Hearing, Mar 2020 |
| Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy | Member | Listed May 2017 to Nov 2019 | Hearing, May 2017 |
| Africa and Global Health Policy | Member | Listed Apr 2017 to Dec 2018 | Hearing, Apr 2017 |
Earlier committees
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee | Member | Jan 21, 2009 to Jan 3, 2017 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 114th Congress |
| Housing, Transportation, and Community Development | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Sep 2016 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Economic Policy | Member | Listed Jun 2013 to Apr 2016 | Hearing, Jun 2013 |
| Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection | Ranking Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Dec 2015 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
| Securities, Insurance, and Investment | Member | Listed Mar 2011 to Dec 2012 | Hearing, Mar 2011 |
| Economic Policy | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2009 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
Full history
| Committee | Role | Served | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee | Member | Jan 21, 2009 to Jan 3, 2013 | S.Res. 18 · End of the 112th Congress |
| Children and Families | Member | Listed Jun 2011 to Jul 2012 | Hearing, Jun 2011 |
| Primary Health and Aging | Member | Listed May 2011 to May 2012 | Hearing, May 2011 |
| Employment and Workplace Safety | Member | Listed Oct 2009 to Oct 2011 | Congressional Directory, Dec 2009 |
The state
Who lives in OR, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey for 2025, beside the nation.
U.S. 341,784,859
U.S. $84,780
U.S. 39.5
U.S. 11.8%
U.S. 37.4%
U.S. 5.9%
| People | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,273,586 | 341,784,859 |
| Median age | 41.3±0.2 | 39.5 |
| Under 18 | 18.9%±0.1% | 21.0% |
| 65 and over | 20.9%±0.1% | 19.0% |
| Citizens 18 and over | 3,272,336±12,824 | 249,178,715 |
| Veterans (of adults) | 6.4%±0.2% | 5.9% |
| With a disability | 15.9%±0.4% | 13.7% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.0%±0.4% | 14.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home | 15.8%±0.5% | 22.9% |
| Race and ethnicity | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.2% | 20.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.8%±0.2% | 55.0% |
| Black alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.1% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.8%±0.2% | 6.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1% | 0.6% |
| Income and work | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,953±$1,920 | $84,780 |
| Income per person | $47,424±$606 | $47,171 |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7%±0.6% | 11.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4%±0.4% | 4.9% |
| No health insurance | 5.4%±0.3% | 8.4% |
| Average commute | 23.6±0.3 | 27.4 |
| Jobs in manufacturing | 10.7%±0.4% | 9.6% |
| Jobs in farming, forestry, fishing and mining | 2.4%±0.3% | 1.4% |
| Jobs in education and health care | 25.3%±0.6% | 24.4% |
| Education | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| High school graduate or higher (25 and over) | 92.2%±0.3% | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25 and over) | 36.6%±0.6% | 37.4% |
| Housing | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Households | 1,745,361±9,072 | 134,063,422 |
| Housing units | 1,909,202±200 | 148,228,967 |
| Homes lived in by their owners | 63.1%±0.8% | 65.3% |
| Median home value | $507,900±$4,066 | $371,100 |
| Median rent | $1,629±$18 | $1,557 |
| Households with broadband | 94.7%±0.3% | 94.0% |
Survey estimates, each with its margin of error (±, at 90% confidence), for the state as drawn when the survey was taken. The map is at the top of the page.
Party, state and chamber are those of this member's most recent term. Bills and cosponsorships are held from the 107th Congress onwards and recorded votes from the 101st, so a member who served before those points will show fewer than they filed, or none. Committee service is held from the 107th Congress onwards, dated from the House and Senate resolutions and Congressional Record notices that seat and remove members. Subcommittee assignments are made inside each committee and carry no official date, so a subcommittee seat is shown from the first to the last printed hearing, Congressional Directory edition or official roster that lists the member. Vote counts cover roll calls tied to a bill; the chambers also vote on procedure and nominations, which are not listed here. Records come from Congress.gov and the Biographical Directory of Congress.
