U.S. Senator from Washington · Class III
Patty Murray
Position · −0.36
- In office
- Senate 1993–now
33 years in CongressMore senior than 92% of the Senate - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 1%
- Committees
- Appropriations · Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security · Labor and Employment · Health
- Age
- 75
Bottom line
Where Murray has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Appropriations
- Ex Officio · Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Ex Officio · Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Ex Officio · Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Ranking Member · Energy and Water Development (Appropriations)
- Ex Officio · Financial Services and General Government (Appropriations)
- Ex Officio · Legislative Branch (Appropriations)
- Ex Officio · State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (Appropriations)
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
- Budget · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- S. 1564 Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act · Passed a chamber
- S. 342 Purple Heart Veterans Education Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- S. 1320 Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act · Out of committee
- S. 1433 Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025 · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Murray’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Murray breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Murray voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for Senate Democrats.
- Economics and Public Finance 1% · 1 of 163 party 1%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Murray broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/13/26 | On the NominationArthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas | Not voting |
| 05/11/26 | An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.On the Resolution · This resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors. | Not voting |
| 04/30/26 | A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.On the Motion to Discharge · This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war… | Not voting |
| 04/30/26 | An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.On the Cloture Motion · This resolution authorizes the en bloc consideration of 49 nominations for various roles, including executive officers and ambassadors. | Not voting |
| 01/30/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage of the Bill · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 12/17/25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026On the Motion · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 12/15/25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026On the Cloture Motion · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 12/11/25 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026On the Motion to Proceed · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2026 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction,…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Murray is saying
All 68 statements and posts-
Reintroduced bill to increase access to cancer screenings at safety net health providers.
“I’m proud to reintroduce the Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act in honor of Jeanette Acosta, a fierce advocate who fought to make sure every woman could get the health care she needs.”
Cancer AwarenessAI-read
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Senate passed bipartisan bill simplifying ecosystem restoration approval in floodplains.
“This is great news for Washington state. We are one step closer to making it easier to get ecosystem restoration projects approved. This is a commonsense, zero-cost fix that will cut red tape and allow critical restoration projects in Washington state to move forward.”
Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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Introduced bill to penalize Trump administration for using taxpayer dollars on political propaganda.
“Not a cent of Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars should ever be used to run political ads glorifying the president. Clearly, this administration couldn’t care less about what the law says or about wasting Americans’ tax dollars on obscene ads. Congress cannot sit on its hands. If the president is going to defy federal…”
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Praised court ruling reinstating Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for Western District of Washington.
“Trump fired a qualified, court-appointed U.S. attorney in under an hour simply because he didn’t pick him, and today a judge said what we all knew: that’s against the law. Today’s ruling is an important victory for the rule of law and the people in Western Washington who deserve a U.S. attorney that answers to the law,…”
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Sought to pass bill blocking Trump's illegal pocket rescissions; Republicans blocked it.
“Now is the time for our Republican colleagues who said they would never let this happen to help us pass a bill that makes our message to Russ Vought equally clear: stop stealing from our constituents and start following our laws.”
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NEW: Trump Sets Over $230 Million for Rural Housing on Fire
Criticized Trump administration for allowing $230 million in rural housing funds to expire.
“This theft is an attack on rural America. President Trump and Secretary Rollins are lighting funding on fire that should have helped families in rural areas fulfill their dreams of owning a home to call their own.”
Rural HousingAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Murray voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 54 of 100 in the Senate ┃ expected = average of 18 minority-party ranking members
How far Murray’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 40
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 7
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
40 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 38 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the Senate
Bills, 119th Congress
All 47 sponsored billsSponsored 47 (Senate median 61) · cosponsored 320 (median 307.5), 27 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Labor and Employment, Health.
- S. 5546 Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5539 Affordability is Access Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5494 Zeus 95 Memorial ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- S. 5247 Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026Native Americans · Introduced Aug 5, 2026 In committee
- S. 5190 Restoring Justice for Workers ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- S. 5146 Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026Education · Introduced Jul 28, 2026 In committee
- S. 5132 Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026Native Americans · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- S. 5082 Values in Arms Export Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominations | 216 | 0% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 185 | 64% | Pro |
| Other | 114 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration | 35 | 74% | Pro |
| Defense & national security | 34 | 6% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 33 | 91% | Pro |
| Energy & environment | 25 | 0% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 19 | 21% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 18 | 39% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 18 | 33% | Pro |
| Congress | 17 | 12% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 15 | 0% | Pro |
| Taxes, finance & economy | 14 | 0% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 13 | 23% | Pro |
| Sports and Recreation | 12 | 83% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 12 | 58% | Pro |
| Energy | 11 | 0% | Pro |
| Foreign affairs & trade | 9 | 0% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Health care | 8 | 0% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Budget & appropriations | 7 | 0% | Pro |
| Transportation & infrastructure | 7 | 14% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 6 | 83% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Health | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Education & families | 3 | 0% | Pro |
| Education | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Immigration & border | 2 | 0% | Pro |
| Families | 1 | 100% | Pro |
| Crime & justice | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DTina SmithMN Senate99%agreement
- DChris Van HollenMD Senate98%agreement
- DChristopher MurphyCT Senate98%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Murray most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Murray’s campaign raised $2.8M: $2.5M (90%) from individuals and $253K (9%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Murray
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 123.
- Delta Dental Plans Association PAC Trade association PAC
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Corporate PAC
- United Services Automobile Association Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Murray this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inMurray’s own leadership PAC: M-Pac. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Murray’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, WashingtonDemocrat1993–present
Seat
- State
- Washington
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 75
Committees and roles
- Appropriations Ranking Member
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Ex Officio
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Ex Officio
- Department of Defense
- Department of Homeland Security
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Ex Officio
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
- Energy and Water Development Ranking Member
- Financial Services and General Government Ex Officio
- Legislative Branch Ex Officio
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
- State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Ex Officio
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Veterans' Affairs
- Budget
Contact
- DC office
- 202-224-2621
154 Russell Senate Office Building - District offices
- Everett, Seattle, Vancouver, Tacoma, Spokane, Richland, Olympia
- Website
- murray.senate.gov
- senpattymurray
- YouTube
- SenatorPattyMurray
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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