Edward J. Markey
Edward John Markey is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from the state of Massachusetts, a seat he has held since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he served 20 terms as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 7th congressional district from 1976 to 2013. Before that, he was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976. He has been the dean of the Massachusetts's congressional delegation since 2009.
100 votes
Background
Born
1946-07-11, Malden
Religion
Catholic Church
Spouse
Susan J. Blumenthal
Education
Boston College Law School, Malden Catholic High School, Boston College
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer, jurist
Positions Held
United States representative, member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, United States senator, senator
Details
Country
United States
Chamber
Senate
Party
Democrat
State
Massachusetts
Status
Current member
Elected
1977
Sponsored
0 bills
Competency Scorecard
What this person's job actually involves
Committees
No committee assignments on file
Attendance (of votes on file)
99% (99 of 100 recorded votes)