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Jeff Merkley

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Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2025
8.50
Sen
D
2024
8.08
Sen
D
2023
9.09
Sen
D
2022
2.56
Sen
D

Overall Trend

0%25%50%75%100%20222023202420252022: 2.56%2023: 9.09%2024: 8.08%2025: 8.50%

Year

2025
0.00
0.00
0.00
40.00
50.00
0.00
0.00
8.22
0.00
2024
0.00
0.00
0.00
41.67
0.00
0.00
5.45
2023
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
18.18
25.00
0.00
4.76
0.00
2022
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
33.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sen. Jeff Merkley's voting record?

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) earned a 8% Institute for Legislative Analysis score for 2025, showing minimal alignment with limited-government principles. Across 4 years rated, Jeff Merkley's lifetime ILA score averages 7%. Jeff Merkley serves Oregon in the U.S. Senate.

How aligned is Jeff Merkley with limited-government principles?

Jeff Merkley earned a 8% Institute for Legislative Analysis score in 2025, showing minimal alignment with limited-government principles.

What is Jeff Merkley's ILA score?

Jeff Merkley has a 8% ILA score for 2025. Across 4 years rated, Jeff Merkley's lifetime average is 7%.

Where does Jeff Merkley serve?

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) serves Oregon in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat.

Where can I see Jeff Merkley's full voting record?

View the full list of scored bills, category breakdown, and year-over-year voting record above. Institute for Legislative Analysis updates this scorecard as new key votes are scored.

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