950 Pacific Avenue, Suite 650
Tacoma, WA 98402
2930 Wetmore Avenue, Suite 9D
Everett, WA 98201
10 North Post Street, Suite 600
Spokane, WA 99201
2988 Jackson Federal Building
915 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98174
The Marshall House
1323 Officer's Row
Vancouver, WA 98661
402 East Yakima Avenue
Suite 420
Yakima, WA 98901
154 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Full Name:
Patricia '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
BA, Physical Education, Washington State University, 1972
President Pro Tempore, United State Senate, 2023-present
Former Democratic Deputy Whip, United States Senate
Former Assistant Floor Leader, United States Senate
Assistant Democratic Leader, United States Senate, 2017-2023
Candidate, United States Senate, Washington, 2022
Democratic Conference Secretary, United States Senate, 2007-2017
Chair, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, 2001-2003, 2011-2013
Senator, United States Senate, Washington, 1992-Present
Senator, Washington State Senate, 1988-1992
Democratic Whip, Washington State Senate, 1990-1992
Chair, Committee on Appropriations
Member, Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Member, Committee on the Budget
Member, Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Member, Subcommittee on Children and Families
Member, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Member, Subcommittee on Defense
Member, Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Member, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Member, Subcommittee on Homeland Security
Member, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Member, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Member, Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
Chair, 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, United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, 2021-present
Former Chair, Budget Committee, United States Senate
Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Present
Member, Congressional Internet Caucus, Present
Member, Congressional Wine Caucus, Present
Member, Native American Caucus, Present
Co-Founder, Nuclear Cleanup Caucus
Co-Chair, Nuclear Cleanup Caucus, Present
Chair, Senate Appropriations Committee
Member, Senate Hunger Caucus, Present
Member, Senate National Guard Caucus, Present
Member, Senate Potato Caucus, Present
Member, Senate Specialty Crops Caucus, Present
Member, Senate Steel Caucus, Present
Former Chair, Veterans' Affairs Committee, United States Senate
Chairperson, United States Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 2021-2022
Member, United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, 2021-2022
Member, United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, 2021-2022
Member, United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, 2021-2022
Member, United States Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies, 2021-2022
Member, United States Senate Committee on Appropriations, 2021-2022
Former Chair, United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), 2021-2022
Member, United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 2021-2022
Member, United States Senate Committee on the Budget, 2021-2022
Instructor, Shoreline Community College, 1984-1987
Former Member, Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Member, Board of Directors, Shoreline School District, Washington, 1985-1989
Astrological Sign:
Libra
Father's Occupation:
WWII Veteran, Small Store Owner
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Fishing, Exploring Washington
Mother's Occupation:
Home Maker, Accountant
Names of Grandchildren:
Aiden
Number of Grandchildren:
1