Merkley Demands Vote to Block Kennedy Center Demolition
Trump’s allies in the Senate blocked Merkley’s bipartisan bill with Alaska’s U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski to prohibit the demolition of any national memorial to honor a U.S. president—like the Kennedy Center—without an act of Congress on September 28, 2026.
Merkley Forces Senate Vote on Trump’s Arch – Republicans BLOCK Him
Senator Merkley forced a Senate vote to ban federal funding from being used for the planning or construction of Trump’s arch on September 28, 2026. Republicans blocked his bill.
America in Jeopardy – Merkley, Warren, Van Hollen, and Smith Expose Trump’s Corruption
Senators Jeff Merkley, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen, and Tina Smith expose how Trump’s pattern of corruption puts America in jeopardy.
Senator Merkley Offers Solutions to the Housing Crisis
In Senator Merkley’s first floor speech, he talks about what led to the housing crisis and what actions Congress must take to solve the housing crisis and en…
Merkley Discusses Solutions to the Mortgage Crisis
In Senator Merkley’s first floor speech, he addresses the mortgage crisis and calls on Congress to take aggressive steps to restore fair rules of the road fo…
Senator Merkley Joins Senators Murray and Sanders to Talk About Budget Priorities
Senator Merkley joins Senators Murray and Sanders to discuss budget priorities such as putting our country on the path to providing affordable, accessible he…
Senator Merkley Addresses AIG Bonuses
Senator Jeff Merkley expresses outrage about the $165 million in bonuses given out to AIG employees and talks about the obligation to fix our insurance regul…
Senator Merkley Co-Sponsors Employee Free Choice Act
Senator Merkley explains how we strengthen the middle class when workers are able to band together to improve their workplaces and wages.
Senator Merkley Reacts to President Obama’s Address
Senator Jeff Merkley gave the web reaction for Senate Democrats following President Barack Obama’s address before the Joint Session of Congress.