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Jeffrey Alan Merkley (born October 24, 1956) is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oregon since 2009.
Learn about Jeff Merkley's roots, career, and priorities as Oregon's U.S. Senator. He fights for health care, housing, education, and good-paying jobs, and holds town halls in every county.
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Merkley was born in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. He earned a bachelor's degree from Stanford University and a master's degree from Princeton. His political career began in 1998 when he won election to the Oregon House of Representatives. He served as a representative from 1999 until his election to the U.S. Senate in 2008.
Below is an abbreviated outline of Merkley's academic, professional, and political career: 1. 2009-Present: U.S. Senator from Oregon 2. 2007-2008: Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives 3. 1999-2008: Member of Oregon's House of Representatives 4. 1982: Graduated from Princeton University 5. 1979: Graduated from Stanford University
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Ideology and leadership
1. 1.1. See also: GovTrack's Political Spectrum & Legislative Leadership ranking Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Merkley was a far-left Democrat as of August 2014.This was the same rating Merkley received in June 2013.
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongresstracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.
Lifetime voting record
1. 1.1. See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives According to the website GovTrack,Merkley missed 21 of 2,108 roll call votes from January 2009 to September 2015. This amounts to 1 percent, which is better than the median of 1.6 percent among current senators as of September 2015.
Learn about Jeff Merkley's personal and political journey, his achievements, and his vision for America. He is a progressive leader who fights for democracy, climate, and opportunity for all.
Jun 17, 2024 · Read about Senator Jeff Merkley's recent actions and events in Washington, D.C. and Oregon. Learn how he supports student loan borrowers, veterans, climate action, and more.
May 12, 2024 · Jeff Merkley is an American politician who was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 2008 and began representing Oregon the following year. Merkley grew up in Portland, Oregon, and during high school he spent a summer studying abroad in Ghana.
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