• MURRAY, PATTY
Experience: Senate: 1993-Present
Home State: Washington
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $6,715,851Coverage End: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Patty Murray
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Rob; 2 Children: Randy, Sara
    Birth Date: 10/11/1950
    Birth Place: Bothell, WA
    Home City: Seattle, WA
    Religion: Roman Catholic

Education

    BA, Washington State University, 1972

Political Experience

    Minority Conference Secretary, United States Senate, 2015-present
    Senator, United States Senate, 1992-present
    Former Democratic Deputy Whip, United States Senate
    Former Assistant Floor Leader, United States Senate
    Majority Conference Secretary, United States Senate, 2011-2015
    Senator, Washington State Senate, 1988-1992
    Democratic Whip, Washington State Senate, 1990-1992
    Member, Board of Directors, Shoreline School District, Washington, 1985-1989

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Budget, Member
    Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Children and Families, Member
    Subcommittee on Defense, Member
    Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy And Water Development, Member
    Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, Member
    Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, Member
    Veterans' Affairs, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Member, Congressional Internet Caucus
    Member, Congressional Wine Caucus
    Member, Native American Caucus
    Co-Founder, Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
    Co-Chair, Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
    Member, Senate Hunger Caucus
    Member, Senate National Guard Caucus
    Member, Senate Potato Caucus
    Member, Senate Specialty Crops Caucus
    Member, Senate Steel Caucus
    Chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 2001-2003, 2011-2013

Professional Experience

    Teacher
    Citizen Lobbyist, 1983-1988
    Instructor, Shoreline Community College, 1984-1987
    Education Volunteer, 1977-1984

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Former Member, Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Total: 3
What will Patty Murray do?
04/23/2015
By Seung Min Kim | POLITICO
Patty Murray to support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader
03/30/2015
By Catalina Camia | USA Today
Patty Murray Should Be the Next Senate Minority Leader
03/27/2015
By Jamelle Bouie | slate.com
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 428
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/19/2015 S.796 IN-STATE for Dreamers Act of 2015 03/19/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
03/18/2015 S.773 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2015 03/18/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
03/17/2015 S.753 Social Security and Marriage Equality Act 03/17/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/04/2015 S.674 21st Century Women's Health Act of 2015 03/04/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
03/04/2015 S.661 Helping Working Families Afford Child Care Act 03/04/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
03/04/2015 S.660 21 st Century Worker Tax Cut Act 03/04/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
02/12/2015 S.497 Healthy Families Act 02/12/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
02/03/2015 S.Res.64 A resolution designating February 2 through 6, 2015, as "National School Counseling Week". 02/03/2015 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
11/20/2014 S.2952 Evidence-Based Policymaking Commission Act of 2014 11/20/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
09/18/2014 S.2876 Emergency Contraception Access and Education Act of 2014 09/18/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
09/18/2014 S.2859 PACE Act 09/18/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.  (All Actions)
09/17/2014 S.Res.558 A resolution designating the week of September 22 through 28, 2014, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week". 09/17/2014 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
07/31/2014 S.2728 Community-Based Medical Education Act of 2014 07/31/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
07/16/2014 S.2578 Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act of 2014 07/16/2014 Motion by Senator Reid to reconsider the vote by which cloture was not invoked on the motion to proceed to the measure (Record Vote No. 228) entered in Senate.  (All Actions)
06/05/2014 S.2438 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 06/05/2014 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 412.  (All Actions)
06/04/2014 S.Res.463 A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Billy Frank, Jr., and expressing condolences on his passing. 06/04/2014 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
05/22/2014 S.2407 21st Century Global Health Technology Act 05/22/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.  (All Actions)
05/21/2014 S.2366 Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2014 05/21/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
05/14/2014 S.2333 Caring for Military Children with Developmental Disabilities Act of 2014 05/14/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
05/08/2014 S.2305 Social Security and Marriage Equality Act 05/08/2014 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
Total: 3606
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/18/2017 S.Res.173 A resolution designating the week of May 15 through May 21, 2017, as "National Police Week".
06/14/2017 S.540 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2017
06/13/2017 S.714 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project Phase III Act of 2017
06/13/2017 S.566 Methow Headwaters Protection Act
06/08/2017 S.Res.184 A resolution relative to the death of James Paul David "Jim" Bunning, former United States Senator for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
06/08/2017 S.1152 SAFE Banking Act
05/22/2017 S.Res.156 A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.
05/18/2017 S.1182 A bill to require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/17/2017 S.1162 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 S.804 Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act of 2017
05/17/2017 S.784 Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2017
05/17/2017 S.681 Deborah Sampson Act
05/17/2017 S.543 Performance Accountability and Contractor Transparency Act of 2017
05/17/2017 S.324 State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2017
05/17/2017 S.112 Creating a Reliable Environment for Veterans' Dependents Act
05/16/2017 S.1136 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act
05/16/2017 S.Res.163 A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
05/11/2017 S.1114 A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order laying a foundation for discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, women, religious minorities, and others under the pretext of religious freedom.
05/11/2017 S.1105 Miners Pension Protection Act
05/11/2017 S.934 FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017
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