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Patty Murray

U.S. Senator for Washington

Biography

Patty Murray, the senior U.S. Senator from Washington, was first elected in 1992. She is the first female senator from her state. Murray currently serves as the President pro tempore of the Senate and chairs the powerful Appropriations Committee, focusing on healthcare, education, and veterans' affairs.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Patty Murray
  • Born: October 11, 1950
  • Age: 75 years old
  • Birthplace: Bothell, WA
  • Term Started: January 3, 2023
  • Term Ends: January 3, 2029
  • Senate Class: Class III

Committee Assignments

  • Appropriations Ranking Member
  • Veterans' Affairs Ranking Member
  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Most Recent Voting History

Nay

Vote #85

On the Cloture Motion PN787-1 (PN 787-1)

Andrew B. Davis, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

Apr 16, 2026, 1:36 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48) (49 Y - 48 N)

Nay

Vote #84

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140 (H.J.Res. 140)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Apr 16, 2026, 11:08 AM (ET) Result: Joint Resolution Passed (50-49) (50 Y - 49 N)

Nay

Vote #83

On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 140 (H.J.Res. 140)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Apr 15, 2026, 8:21 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-49) (51 Y - 49 N)

Nay

Vote #82

On the Motion to Table H.J.Res. 140 (H.J.Res. 140)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.

Apr 15, 2026, 8:00 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Table Agreed to (51-48) (51 Y - 48 N)

Yea

Vote #81

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 138 (S.J.Res. 138)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Apr 15, 2026, 7:08 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (36-63) (36 Y - 63 N)

Yea

Vote #80

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 32 (S.J.Res. 32)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

Apr 15, 2026, 6:17 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (40-59) (40 Y - 59 N)

Yea

Vote #79

On the Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 123 (S.J.Res. 123)

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.

Apr 15, 2026, 2:02 PM (ET) Result: Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-52) (47 Y - 52 N)

Nay

Vote #78

On the Nomination PN787-5 (PN 787-5)

Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

Apr 14, 2026, 2:15 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (53-47) (53 Y - 47 N)

Nay

Vote #77

On the Cloture Motion PN787-5 (PN 787-5)

Christopher R. Wolfe, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas

Apr 14, 2026, 12:26 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-45) (53 Y - 45 N)

Nay

Vote #76

On the Nomination PN787-3 (PN 787-3)

John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas

Apr 14, 2026, 11:25 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (53-46) (53 Y - 46 N)

Contact

  • 202-224-2621
  • 🏢 154 Russell Senate Office Building
    Washington, D.C. 20510
  • 🔗 Official Website

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