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Patricia Lynn Murray ( née Johns; born October 11, 1950) is an American politician who has served as president pro tempore of the United States Senate since 2023 and the senior United States Senator from Washington since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, Murray served in the Washington State Senate from 1989 to 1993.
How Can Patty Help You? From requesting an American flag. to help with a federal agency, Senator Murray is here to serve. the people of Washington state.
Nov 9, 2022 · Patty Murray, one of the most senior Democrats, beat back a surprisingly stiff challenge from Tiffany Smiley, a Republican and political newcomer.
As Chair of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Murray worked closely with Republicans to spotlight the needs of women veterans and to expand benefits and support for veteran caregivers. As Chair of the Budget Committee, she worked with Congressman Paul Ryan to pass the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 in order to avert fiscal disaster.
Jun 5, 2024 · Patty Murray is an American politician who was elected as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in 1992 and began representing Washington the following year. Murray was the first female senator from the state, and she later became the first woman to serve as president pro tempore of the Senate (2023– ).
Jan 5, 2023 · Washington state Democrat Patty Murray is the first woman to become president pro tempore of the Senate, which will put her third in line to the presidency.
Jan 3, 2023 · Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Tuesday became the first female Senate president pro tempore, the second-highest-ranking position in the chamber.
