Patty Murray
Democrat Senator, Washington
35 bills223 cosponsored$3.6M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
Education
Military service
Career
- “where she worked growing up” source
Public service
- “in 1988, she was elected to the Washington State Senate” source
- “Patty was re-elected in 1998, 2004, 2010, 2016 and 2022” source
- “the first female Chair of the Senate Budget Committee during the 113th Congress” source
- “which led her to serve on the Shoreline School Board” source
- “win the Senate seat” source
Family
- “She packed up her two young children and went to Olympia” source
Also stated
- “a member of Senate Democratic leadership since 2007” source
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Legislation
S 5665cosponsor
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 946cosponsor
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
SRES 935cosponsor
A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268)
SRES 931cosponsor
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5265-5266)
SJRES 220cosponsor
A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 903cosponsor
A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
S 5560cosponsor
A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
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S 5539sponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5546sponsor
A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S 5532cosponsor
A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S 5494sponsor
A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring the crew members of Zeus 95 who were killed in action on March 12, 2026, in support of Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S 5565cosponsor
A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5476cosponsor
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
SRES 870cosponsor
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
S 5428cosponsor
A bill to amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 864cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
SRES 868cosponsor
A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
S 5390cosponsor
A bill to terminate and refund certain duties imposed by the President, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4673-4674)
Voting Record
243 yea621 nay51 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
Official statements and press releases from Patty Murray are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.6M
Small donors $1.1MLarge individual $2.1MPACs $338K
Spent $2.3MCash $2.2M
2024 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $754KLarge individual $941KPACs $284K
Spent $1.8MCash $883K
2022 cycle$16.1M
Small donors $3.8MLarge individual $8.2MPACs $2.5M
Spent $19.0MCash $558K
2020 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $615KLarge individual $1.0MPACs $597K
Spent $1.7MCash $3.5M
2018 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $731KLarge individual $747KPACs $330K
Spent $2.9MCash $2.7M
2016 cycle$10.2M
Small donors $1.1MLarge individual $5.1MPACs $2.8M
Spent $8.4MCash $3.7M
2014 cycle$3.0M
Small donors $360KLarge individual $1.8MPACs $834K
Spent $1.4MCash $1.9M
2012 cycle$924K
Small donors $230KLarge individual $383KPACs $244K
Spent $1.1MCash $259K
2010 cycle$12.8M
Small donors $2.9MLarge individual $6.1MPACs $2.4M
Spent $14.9MCash $408K
2008 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $377KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $958K
Spent $1.4MCash $2.5M
2006 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $228KLarge individual $799KPACs $271K
Spent $1.0MCash $1.0M
2004 cycle$11.1M
Small donors $0Large individual $9.0MPACs $1.7M
Spent $11.6MCash $563K
2002 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $0Large individual $1.1MPACs $356K
Spent $550KCash $1.0M
Top Contributors
BGR GROUP$15K
MOONLIGHT PROPERTIES$15K
BATTELLE$10K
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK LLP$9K
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON$8K
DYNIFTIC CORPORATION$8K
ATS COMMUNICATIONS INC$8K
ICEBREAKER STRATEGIES LLC$8K
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$8K
POSEIDON AEROSPACE$7K
Committees
Senate Committee on Appropriations
ranking member- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Energy and Water Development
- Financial Services and General Government
- Legislative Branch
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Education and the American Family
- Primary Health and Retirement Security
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
SRES 946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SJRES 220: A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 931: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
S 5665: A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 935: A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
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Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 903: A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5546: A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5560: A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5565: A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5532: A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5494: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to place in Arlington National Cemetery a monument honoring the crew members of Zeus 95 who were killed in action on March 12, 2026, in support of Operation Epic Fury, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
yea2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
yea2026-09-24
vote
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
S 5476: A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
Service History
Senate2023-01-03, 2029-01-03Democrat
Senate2017-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
Senate2011-01-05, 2017-01-03Democrat
Senate2005-01-04, 2011-01-03Democrat
Senate1999-01-06, 2005-01-03Democrat
Senate1993-01-05, 1999-01-03Democrat
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- VotesTracked · 915
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- CommitteesTracked · 18
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- Campaign financeTracked · 13
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