Patty Murray
U.S. Senator · Washington · Democrat · Ranking Member, Appropriations
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Background
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Background
- 1983–1988Lobbyist
- 1984–1987Instructor
- 1977–1984Volunteer
- Teacher
- EducationBachelor of Arts, Washington State University, 1972
Offices held
- Since 2023President pro tempore of the United States Senate
- 1985–1989Member
Sources
- bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record
- bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record
- govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CDIR-2022-10-26/html/CDIR-2022-10-26-WA… · Official record
- senate.gov/about/officers-staff/president-pro-tempore/president… · Official record
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. Senate, WashingtonDemocrat1993–present
Seat
- State
- Washington
- Seat
- Class 3, senior senator
- Current term
- 2023–2029
- Age
- 76
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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