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U.S. Senator from Washington

Patty Murray

Democrat · Washington

Serving since 1993, one of longest-serving Democratic senators. Former Senate Appropriations Chair. 'Mom in tennis shoes' who rose through grassroots organizing. Focus on education, veterans, and budget.

Record

Progressive Democrat. Chaired Senate Appropriations Committee and Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Champion of Head Start, veterans' healthcare, and paid family leave.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4540 — A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities. (Introduced, May 14, 2026)
  • S.4490 — Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act (Introduced, May 12, 2026)
  • S.4503 — Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act (Introduced, May 12, 2026)
  • S.4261 — Preventing Youth Homelessness Demonstration Act of 2026 (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.J.Res.148 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2022-01: Medical Debt Collection and Consumer Reporting Requirements in Connection with the No Surprises Act". (Introduced, Mar 26, 2026)
  • S.4081 — Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act (Introduced, Mar 12, 2026)
  • S.3865 — BE HEARD in the Workplace Act (Introduced, Feb 12, 2026)
  • S.3480 — Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025 (Introduced, Dec 15, 2025)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 140 — H.J. Res. 140 (Joint Resolution Passed, Apr 16, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S. 1383 — Motion to Invoke Cloture on Husted Amdt. No. 4732 (Cloture Motion Rejected, Mar 26, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
  • Senate Committee on the Budget
  • Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Defense
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Homeland Security
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Energy and Water Development (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations: Financial Services and General Government (Ex Officio)

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