[CAPTURE PORTAL] 119TH CONGRESS
Legislative Integrity Monitor
Goblin House Intelligence
Congress → Officials → Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic · Senator, OR ·Since 2021-01-03
Score Components
28 LOW
Connection Density 20%
85 → 17
Donor Influence 15%
36 → 5
Silence Risk 25%
14 → 4
Contradiction Risk 25%
0 → 0
Intelligence Volume 15%
14 → 2
Constituency Deviation 0%
15 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
No intelligence collected yet
Sheldon Whitehouse colleague Listed alongside Sheldon Whitehouse in a group of senators within the untrusted input.
Maxine Dexter collaboration Dexter held a joint press conference with Sen. Jeff Merkley and Sen. Cory Booker demanding Congress reconvene to vote on war powers regarding Iran.
Ron Wyden colleague Both are U.S. Senators from Oregon; Merkley and Wyden represent the same state in the Senate.
Elizabeth Warren Known political role (fellow U.S. Senators) Jeff Merkley and Elizabeth Warren are both listed as known entities among U.S. Senators, indicating a collegial relationship in the Senate.
Chuck Schumer colleague Schumer and Merkley have served together in the Senate Democratic Caucus.
Ron Wyden Known political association (both Oregon Senators) Both Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are listed as known entities and are the two U.S. Senators from Oregon, representing the same state delegation.
Ron Wyden Fellow Oregon Senator Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley both serve as U.S. Senators from Oregon, representing the same state.
Alex Padilla Known political role (fellow U.S. Senators) Jeff Merkley and Alex Padilla are both listed as known entities among U.S. Senators, indicating a collegial relationship in the Senate.
Amy Klobuchar Known political role (fellow U.S. Senators) Jeff Merkley and Amy Klobuchar are both listed as known entities among U.S. Senators, indicating a collegial relationship in the Senate.
Bernie Sanders Known political role (fellow U.S. Senators) Jeff Merkley and Bernie Sanders are both listed as known entities among U.S. Senators, indicating a collegial relationship in the Senate.
Ed Markey Known political role (fellow U.S. Senators) Jeff Merkley and Ed Markey are both listed as known entities among U.S. Senators, indicating a collegial relationship in the Senate.
Tammy Baldwin Known political role (fellow U.S. Senators) Jeff Merkley and Tammy Baldwin are both listed as known entities among U.S. Senators, indicating a collegial relationship in the Senate.
Alsopac donor $10,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00859538/
Mitten PAC donor $5,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00832147/
Defend The Dream donor $10,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00771238/
Health Jobs Justice donor $10,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00769109/
Rev Up PAC donor $10,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00767871/
In Our Hands donor $10,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00761957/
Giddy Up PAC donor $5,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00687582/
Smart Solutions PAC donor $5,000 to Jeff Merkley's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00654475/
BillVoteDateAlignment
A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on… Nay 2026-09-30 unknown
A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to… Nay 2026-09-30 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices… Yea 2026-09-29 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-09-29 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Nay 2026-09-28 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Yea 2026-09-24 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Nay 2026-09-24 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Nay 2026-09-17 unknown
A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
To provide for a system of regulation of the offer and sale of digital… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027… Yea 2026-08-08 unknown
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide… Nay 2026-08-08 unknown
An act to impose sanctions and other measures with respect to the Russian… Yea 2026-08-07 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-08-05 unknown
A bill to extend duty-free treatment provided with respect to imports from… Yea 2026-08-03 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Nay 2026-07-30 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Yea 2026-07-30 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-29 unknown
An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive… Nay 2026-07-29 unknown
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-07-28 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Yea 2026-07-23 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-07-16 unknown
An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military… Nay 2026-07-14 unknown
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of… Yea 2026-06-24 unknown
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from… Yea 2026-06-24 unknown
A concurrent resolution directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of… Yea 2026-06-23 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-22 unknown
A bill a bill to increase the supply of housing in America, and for other… Yea 2026-06-18 unknown
A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices… Yea 2026-06-17 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
No contradictions detected
Last silence detection: Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:44:58 GMT (via scheduled run)
ideological & single-issue
End Citizens United (amounts: $7,500 (2026)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
other / unclassified
Rev Up PAC, Cap-PAC Separate Segregated Fund Of The National Community Action Foundation Inc, Keystone America PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $7,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
colleagues' leadership pacs
In Our Hands, Health Jobs Justice, Defend The Dream, Impact, M-PAC, Holding Onto Oregon'S Priorities, Narragansett Bay PAC, People'S Voice PAC, Forward Together PAC, Victory Now PAC, Frontline USA, Oceans PAC, Follow The North Star Fund, A New Direction PAC…
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In Our Hands, Health Jobs Justice, Defend The Dream, Impact, M-PAC, Holding Onto Oregon'S Priorities, Narragansett Bay PAC, People'S Voice PAC, Forward Together PAC, Victory Now PAC, Frontline USA, Oceans PAC, Follow The North Star Fund, A New Direction PAC, American Mobilization PAC, Blue Hen Federal PAC, Purpose PAC, Motor City PAC, Turquoise PAC, Off The Sidelines PAC, Common Ground PAC, Pineapple PAC, Maple PAC, Perimeter PAC, Hawaii PAC, All For Our Country PAC, Granite Values PAC, I Got Your Back PAC, Smart Solutions PAC, Giddy Up PAC, Mitten PAC, Alsopac (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
Alsopac Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Mitten PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Defend The Dream Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Health Jobs Justice Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Rev Up PAC Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
In Our Hands Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Giddy Up PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Smart Solutions PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
I Got Your Back PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
Granite Values PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $10,000 (2026)
All For Our Country PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
End Citizens United Ideological & single-issue $7,500 (2026)
Hawaii PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Perimeter PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Maple PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Housing Affordability and Homelessness 90 70 30
Public Lands and Wildfire Management 92 80 20
Healthcare Access and Prescription Drug Costs 88 82 18
Economic Policy, Jobs, and Trade 82 78 16
Judicial and Executive Nominations 65 85 15
Gun Safety and Firearm Regulation 80 75 15
Veterans and Rural Services 75 76 14
Immigration and Border Policy 72 80 12
Climate Change and Clean Energy 85 90 10
Consumer Financial Protection 68 88 10
War Powers and Military Authorization 70 90 8
Abortion and Reproductive Rights 87 92 8
No platform commitments archived
No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]
Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 10 elected officials hold documented connections.
$4.4BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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