Votes, bills and records by issue · 119th Congress
Government Operations and Politics
Jeff Merkley
Democratic, Oregon
On Government Operations and Politics, the 62 measures they backed sit 3% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
From votes
Too few votes for a position from votes: 13 votes cast, and a position needs 20.
From bills backed
62 measures · 9 sponsored · 53 cosponsored
Sits 3% past the typical Democrat, on the far side from the typical Republican.
Exact figures
Positions are coordinates on the map's main axis. Only the distance from the typical Democrat and typical Republican means anything.
From bills backed
- Senator at −0.40
- Democratic caucus median −0.38, from 43 senators
- Republican caucus median 0.27, from 20 senators
Each mark is a senator. The vertical line is the typical senator in that caucus.
A position shows which senators someone votes or legislates alongside, not whether they are for or against a policy. Issues come from each bill's topic, so an issue can include amendments on other topics. Left and right on the strips have no meaning of their own. Bills often have backers from both parties, so a position from bills is read against the medians for bills, not against the position from votes. See how these summaries are written.
- Contested vote:
- a roll call where the losing side got at least 10% of the votes cast.
- Party break:
- a contested vote against the majority of their own party.
- Cosponsor:
- a senator who signs on to support a measure, a bill or resolution, that another senator introduced. Bills backed means sponsored or cosponsored.
- Typical senator:
- the middle senator of a group, with half on each side. "17% of the way" means 17% of the distance from the typical senator in one party to the typical senator in the other.
Votes on this issue
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
To require voters to provide photo identification.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Yea
To protect women and girls in athletics.
Voted Nay
A bill to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.
Voted Nay
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative…
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Procedure Act".
Voted Yea
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
A bill to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Voted Nay
Legislation on this issue
These are records, not a score, and sponsoring a measure does not mean it moved. Simple and concurrent resolutions cannot become law, and a proposal enacted through a companion House bill or inside a larger bill is not counted as becoming law here.
Sponsored
Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Protecting Presidential Memorials Act
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
For Our Republic Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A resolution denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
Reduction in Force Review Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Mass Timber Federal Buildings Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
A concurrent resolution recognizing the essential work of the League of Oregon Cities.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1668)
Cosponsored
Improving Access to Workers’ Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025
Latest action, : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 568.
Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
Inspectors General Independence Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Anti-Corruption Bureau Creation Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4372-4385; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4371-4372)
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SERVE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Right to Vote Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
A bill to abolish the Anti-Weaponization Fund, and for other purposes.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2820-2821)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
Absentee and Mail Voter Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Financial Disclosure Modernization Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Schedules That Work Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
EXPERTS Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Anti-Cash Grab Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Voter Purge Protection Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Protecting Our Democracy Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Latest action, : Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sustaining Our Democracy Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Expanding the VOTE Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Time Off to Vote Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)
A bill to amend section 2112 of title 44, United States Code, to appropriately limit donations to Presidential Libraries and Centers.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4423: 1)
Equal COLA Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1011)
Saving the Civil Service Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Election Worker Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Vote at Home Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
TALENTS Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
Latest action, : Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2740)
SEER Act 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Defending America’s Future Elections Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Deliver for Democracy Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BIG OIL from the Cabinet Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Inaugural Committee Transparency Act of 2025
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Latest action, : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Latest action, : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)
Amendments filed on this issue's bills
These are records, not a score. Many amendments are procedural or filed in bulk, and most are never taken up on the floor. Adopted means the Senate agreed to the amendment, which can still be left out of the final text.
An amendment is listed under the policy area of the bill it amends. An amendment can differ from its bill's topic.
Amendments through Sept. 30, 2026.
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
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Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted
Amends S. 1383
Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
The official record gives no purpose for this amendment.
Latest action, : Senate amendment submitted