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Jeff Merkley

U.S. Senator

Oregon

DemocraticIn this role on April 28, 2026

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119th Congress
Through Apr 28, 2026

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Ssenate

Roll call 108 · Apr 28, 2026Voted Nay

Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: The Privilege Status of S.J.Res. 124?

On the Point of Order · S.J.Res. 124

Point of Order Well Taken (51-47)47 nay · 51 yea · 2 not voting

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Ssenate

Roll call 107 · Apr 28, 2026Voted Nay

Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider S. Res. 690

On the Motion to Proceed · S.Res. 690

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)47 nay · 52 yea · 1 not voting

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Ssenate

Roll call 106 · Apr 27, 2026Voted Nay

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

On the Cloture Motion · PN730-14

Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-37)37 nay · 54 yea · 9 not voting

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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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Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: The Privilege Status of S.J.Res. 124?

Motion to Proceed to Executive Session to Consider S. Res. 690

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Robert Cekada to be Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

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.