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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator

Oregon

DemocraticIn this role on April 22, 2026

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119th Congress
Through Apr 22, 2026

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Ssenate

Roll call 95 · Apr 22, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294

On the Motion · S.Amdt. 5294

Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)51 nay · 47 yea · 2 not voting

S.Con.Res. 33 See how members voted

Ssenate

Roll call 94 · Apr 22, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956

On the Motion · S.Amdt. 4956

Motion Rejected (47-51, 3/5 majority required)51 nay · 47 yea · 2 not voting

S.Con.Res. 33 See how members voted

Ssenate

Roll call 93 · Apr 22, 2026Voted Yea

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884

On the Motion · S.Amdt. 4884

Motion Rejected (48-50, 3/5 majority required)50 nay · 48 yea · 2 not voting

S.Con.Res. 33 See how members voted

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PRIMARY SPONSOR

Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 527.

Latest action · Jul 28, 2026View details

S. 4259SENATE

In committee / reportedInternational Affairs

Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.

Latest action · Jul 27, 2026View details

S.J.Res. 163SENATE

IntroducedInternational Affairs

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 118. (consideration: CR S2250-2255)

Latest action · May 13, 2026View details

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Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Alsobrooks Amdt. No. 5294

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hickenlooper Amdt. No. 4956

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Hirono Amdt. No. 4884

Sponsored legislation

Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2026

Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.