About
Murray, Patricia Lynn A Senator from Washington; born in Seattle, King County, Wash., October 11, 1950; graduated, Washington State University 1972; education volunteer 1977-1984; instructor, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, Wash., 1984-1987; citizen lobbyist for environmental and educational issues 1983-1988; member, board of directors, Shoreline School District 1985-1989, serving as president and legislative representative for two terms; member, Washington state senate 1988-1992, Democratic whip 1990-1992; elected as a Democrat to the United States Senate in 1992; reelected in 1998, 2004, 2010, 2016, and again in 2022 for the term ending January 3, 2029; president pro tempore (January 3, 2023-January 3, 2025); chairwoman, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (2001-2003, 2011-2013); Democratic Conference secretary (2007-2017); assistant Democratic leader (2017-2023); chair, Committee on Veterans Affairs (One Hundred Twelfth Congress), Committee on the Budget (One Hundred Thirteenth Congress), Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (One Hundred Seventeenth Congress); Committee on Appropriations (One Hundred Eighteenth Congress).
Official Biography · U.S. Congress.
Performance & Participation
Votes CastBottom 25%
94% — Voted in 818 of 869 roll call votes this congress.
Avg 97% · Most: 100% · Least: 87%
Vote IndependenceBottom 25%
0.1% — Voted against their own party majority 1 of 807 times.
Avg 2.8% · Most independent: 19.0% · Most party-line: 0.0%
Cosponsors AttractedTop 25%
545 — Attracted 545 cosponsors across 39 bills.
Avg 320 · Most: 967 · Least: 0
Cosponsors Attracted Cross-AisleBottom 25%
25 — Attracted 25 cosponsors across the aisle.
Avg 79 · Most: 354 · Least: 0
Cosponsorships GivenMiddle 50%
277 — 277 bills cosponsored.
Avg 330 · Most: 727 · Least: 30
Cosponsorships Given Cross-AisleMiddle 50%
56 — 56 bills cosponsored across the aisle.
Avg 94 · Most: 425 · Least: 0
Social Media ToneiBottom 25%
NegativePositive
Avg +0.65 · Most: +0.93 · Least: +0.48
Press Release ToneiBottom 25%
NegativePositive
Avg +0.33 · Most: +0.62 · Least: +0.09
Today in history: Anita Hill testifies at Clarence Thomas hearings
The Boston Globe · Oct 11, 2026
Washington Congressional delegation urges President Trump to declare disaster for Eastern Washington fires
KXLY · Oct 8, 2026
Washington leaders and Senator Patty Murray discuss AI risks as privacy concerns grow
NewsBreak · Oct 9, 2026
Murray to hold WSU event about public health trust
D News · Oct 9, 2026
The feds are using AI to deny care to WA seniors, Sen. Murray says
KUOW · Oct 9, 2026
