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MURRAY, Patty (1950-)

Democrat of Washington

0th congressional district

Serving in Senate 1993-Present

Total roll-call votes cast: 11,308

Biography

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).
Courtesy of Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

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