Patty Murray
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Murray has a recorded vote on 38 laws that passed.
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The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 38 came to a recorded vote in the Senate while Murray is a member. The rest passed the Senate by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Murray votes Yes on the HALT Fentanyl Act and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Murray votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA; the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies; and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law and the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown.
Murray votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Rescissions Act of 2025, which cancelled about $9 billion in approved spending; the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; and the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the Senate in that time. Murray votes to cancel 0 and against cancelling 23, and did not vote on 1.
Murray votes differently from most Senate Democrats on 2 of 36 Yes and No votes: Yes on the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies and No on the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026.
Murray did not vote on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Votes on laws that passed
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for the Commerce and Justice Departments, science agencies, energy and water programs, the Interior Department and the EPA.
Permanently places fentanyl-related substances in the most restricted drug category, which carries the strictest criminal penalties, and eases registration for researchers who study them.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 5 laws and 3 executive orders.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
10 excerpts
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“A complete list of all NRC regulations, guidance documents, oversight processes, security programs, and other regulatory requirements that have been or are expected to be modified, eliminated, consolidated, or otherwise affected as part of the NRC’s implementation of E.O. 14300.”
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“Within 24 hours, we expect to receive written copies of all IAAs that AHRQ has entered into with other federal agencies, a detailed description of all supported activities, and a list of all grantees that will be supported by such funding in accordance with Public Law 119-75 before the end of the fiscal year.”
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In New Letter, Murray, Colleagues Demand NIH Director Restore Lifesaving Pediatric Research
“The PTN was authorized by Congress in the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act (BPCA) (P.L. 107-109), bipartisan legislation that authorized $25 million per year for trials of off-patent medicines and devices used in children. Since then, the PTN has developed into an NIH-funded consortium of over 100 clinical research sites across the United States dedicated to conducting studies on the”
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In New Letter, Murray, Colleagues Demand NIH Director Restore Lifesaving Pediatric Research
“Due to an arbitrary new rule concocted by the Trump administration, the “Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Cost Efficiency Initiative,” created in response to Executive Order 14222, that institutes an agency-wide maximum contract spending cap for fiscal years (FY) 2025 and 2026, the BPCA trial funding was cut to substantially less than what has been authorized by Congress.”
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“In the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117–58), Congress provided funding to cut pollution and lower energy costs, which DOE is now diverting to instead subsidize big coal’s uneconomic power plants, raising costs for families. The Department’s plan to repurpose $350 million in dedicated carbon capture funding to restart and recommission coal-fired power plants is a misuse of”
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“Additionally, OMB’s proposed revisions to 2 C.F.R. §200.205 would require pre-issuance review of all discretionary awards by senior political appointees to ensure that awards advance the President’s policy priorities in line with Executive Order 14332. The insertion of such a political filter compromises the merit-based foundation of award selection.”
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“We write to request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) open an investigation into and issue a legal decision regarding the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plan to use up to $397 million in funds provided to the U.S. Secret Service in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. No. 119-21) for construction of a ballroom at the White”
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Murray, Alsobrooks, Warnock Lead Effort to Protect Small and Minority Contracting Programs
“These persistent discriminatory barriers are why Congress has repeatedly affirmed its support for these programs, most recently in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P.L. 117-58) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63).”
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Murray, Alsobrooks, Warnock Lead Effort to Protect Small and Minority Contracting Programs
“These persistent discriminatory barriers are why Congress has repeatedly affirmed its support for these programs, most recently in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P.L. 117-58) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63).”
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In Letter, Murray, Klobuchar Raise Concerns about Food and Nutrition Service Reorganization
“Please provide a detailed description of how USDA intends to ensure that states, households, and other stakeholders are receiving timely guidance on the implementation of the benefit cost-shift in H.R. 1 and other expected changes to nutrition assistance programs during this reorganization process and any accompanying loss of experienced FNS employees.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 80 spending items this member requested, $241,290,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| YMCA of Snohomish County--YMCA Camp Casey | Public Law 119-37 | YMCA Camp CaseyRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | WA | $4,000,000 |
| Public Utility District No. 1 of Skamania County | Public Law 119-37 | Water System ImprovementsRural Utilities Service · Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program | WA | $2,400,000 |
| Alter Maintenance Ramp: Design | Public Law 119-37 | Alter Maintenance Ramp: DesignAir National Guard | None printed | $3,600,000 |
| Mission Support Complex: Design | Public Law 119-37 | Mission Support Complex: DesignAir Force | None printed | $9,500,000 |
| Consolidated Rigging Facility: Cost to Complete | Public Law 119-37 | Consolidated Rigging Facility: Cost to CompleteDefense-Wide (SOCOM) | None printed | $10,000,000 |
| Fixed-Wing Taxiway: Design | Public Law 119-37 | Fixed-Wing Taxiway: DesignArmy | None printed | $1,900,000 |
| rs Operation of Indian Pr | Public Law 119-74 | ograms WA CRITFC for Col Lieu/Treaty F Site ConstrucBureau of I · ndian Affai | None printed | $5,250,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e WA City of Anacor Indian Nation Sewer ExtensiEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $997,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e WA City of Granit Water Infrast ProjectsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $990,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e WA Clark Regional District for Septic EliminEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,215,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
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| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e WA Douglas County #1 for Sewer ConstructionEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $3,767,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e WA Town of Carbon Wastewater In ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | State WA City of Chelan InfrastructurEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,500,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | State WA City of Moses RemediationEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate WA City of Redmon InfrastructurEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,500,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | State WA City of Sunnys InfrastructurEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $2,114,000 |
| National Recreation an Preservation | Public Law 119-74 | d WA NatureBridge f InfrastructurNational Pa · rk Service | None printed | $250,000 |
| University of Washington | Public Law 119-74 | Kirsten Wind Tunnel ImprovementsDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $3,000,000 |
| University of Washington | Public Law 119-74 | Husky Secure Computing Data & InfrastructureDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $10,000,000 |
| University of Washington | Public Law 119-74 | Radiocarbon Lab UpgradesDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,500,000 |
| Washington State University | Public Law 119-74 | Scientific Research CenterDOC · NIST Construction | None printed | $50,000,000 |
| American Rivers | Public Law 119-74 | Growing a Flood Resilient Washington StateDOC · NOAA ORF | None printed | $1,650,000 |
| The SeaDoc Society | Public Law 119-74 | Integrated Solutions for Killer Whale RecoveryDOC · NOAA ORF | None printed | $850,000 |
| City of Spokane | Public Law 119-74 | Spokane Mobile Alternative Response TeamsDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,250,000 |
| King County Sexual Assault Resource Center | Public Law 119-74 | Services for Sexual Assault SurvivorsDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,750,000 |
| Southwest Washington Workforce Development Council, dba Workforce Southwest Washington | Public Law 119-75 | for education and workforce development programming, including supportive services and tuitionDOL · Employment and Training Administration | WA | $1,000,000 |
| Workforce Development Council of Seattle King County | Public Law 119-75 | for workforce development for healthcare workers including providing supportive servicesDOL · Employment and Training Administration | WA | $1,000,000 |
| Kittitas Valley Healthcare | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment for renovations to support orthopedic and surgery servicesHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $2,262,000 |
| Lummi Nation | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to construct a substance use disorder recovery facilityHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $500,000 |
| Sea Mar Community Health Centers | Public Law 119-75 | for equipment to provide dental servicesHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $1,650,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to construct a behavioral health stabilization unitHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $3,000,000 |
| Seattle Indian Health Board | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to construct a health clinicHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $4,500,000 |
| Spokane County | Public Law 119-75 | for facilities and equipment to expand a crisis stabilization centerHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $3,000,000 |
| Washington Poison Center | Public Law 119-75 | for equipment to support building infrastructure and connectivityHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $250,000 |
| Washington State Hospital Association | Public Law 119-75 | for a labor and delivery training program in rural hospitalsHHS · Health Resources and Services Administration | WA | $1,000,000 |
| Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health | Public Law 119-75 | for a mobile substance use disorder medical clinic, including a vehicle and equipmentHHS · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | WA | $750,000 |
| Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department | Public Law 119-75 | for a mobile substance use disorder program, including supplies and equipmentHHS · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | WA | $2,600,000 |
| Washington Recovery Alliance | Public Law 119-75 | to support statewide networks for substance use disorder recoveryHHS · Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration | WA | $1,500,000 |
| Open Doors for Multicultural Families | Public Law 119-75 | to improve a child care center, including equipmentHHS · Administration for Children and Families | WA | $614,000 |
| Children's Therapy Center | Public Law 119-75 | for supportive services for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, including equipmentHHS · Administration for Community Living | WA | $100,000 |
| National Asian Pacific Center on Aging | Public Law 119-75 | for outreach and helpline services for older adultsHHS · Administration for Community Living | WA | $1,000,000 |
| Needs of the Community Society | Public Law 119-75 | for programming for young adults with disabilitiesHHS · Administration for Community Living | WA | $200,000 |
| Communities In Schools of Washington State | Public Law 119-75 | to improve student wellnessED · Innovation and Improvement | WA | $925,000 |
| Hands on Children's Museum | Public Law 119-75 | for exhibits and equipment to improve after school programming for studentsED · Innovation and Improvement | WA | $3,000,000 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program | Public Law 119-75 | for a summer reading programED · Innovation and Improvement | WA | $300,000 |
| Pierce County | Public Law 119-75 | to improve early childhood school readiness and education outcomesED · Innovation and Improvement | WA | $525,000 |
| Tacoma School District No 10 DBA Tacoma Public Schools | Public Law 119-75 | for a maritime skills program for secondary studentsED · Innovation and Improvement | WA | $500,000 |
| Green River College | Public Law 119-75 | for increasing educational opportunities for military families, including providing financial aid and purchasing equipmentED · Higher Education | WA | $750,000 |
| Northwest Indian College | Public Law 119-75 | for cybersecurity education, including the purchase of equipmentED · Higher Education | WA | $500,000 |
| Renton Technical College | Public Law 119-75 | for aerospace education, including the purchase of equipment and classroom suppliesED · Higher Education | WA | $2,645,000 |
| Washington State University | Public Law 119-75 | for expanding health care pathways programs, including the purchase of equipmentED · Higher Education | WA | $915,000 |
| Puget Sound Regional Council | Public Law 119-75 | Regional Mobility Forecast: Connections to Transportation, Housing and Jobs for the Puget SoundDepartment of Transportation · Transportation Planning, Research, and Development | WA | $500,000 |
| Pacific NorthWest Economic Region Foundation | Public Law 119-75 | Build Northwest Export AcceleratorDepartment of Transportation · Transportation Planning, Research, and Development | WA | $1,000,000 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | Wenatchi Landing InterchangeDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $10,000,000 |
| The Kalispel Tribe of Indians | Public Law 119-75 | Dike Road Emergency Access and Flood ControlDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $717,000 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | South Royle Road Corridor Improvements ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $2,000,000 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | Portland Avenue Freight Improvement ProgramDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $2,500,000 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | Columbia Heights Road Safety Improvement Project, Phase IIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $2,000,000 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | Clinton Passenger-Only Ferry Dock ReplacementDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $1,900,000 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | Vancouver Heights Infrastructure Phase IIDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $2,000,000 |
| WA | Public Law 119-75 | City of Washougal-- Rail Crossing ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | WA | $2,000,000 |
| Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Link Reliability ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | WA | $4,000,000 |
| Community Transit | Public Law 119-75 | Swift Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Expansion Service between Everett and ArlingtonDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | WA | $3,000,000 |
| The Northwest Seaport Alliance | Public Law 119-75 | Terminal 18 Shore Power ExpansionDepartment of Transportation · Port Infrastructure Development Program | WA | $8,000,000 |
| City of Seattle | Public Law 119-75 | Fort Lawton RedevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $3,150,000 |
| City of Kelso | Public Law 119-75 | Catlin and Main Community Development ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $3,250,000 |
| Council for the Homeless | Public Law 119-75 | Housing Solutions Center ExpansionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $2,500,000 |
| Bellwether Housing | Public Law 119-75 | Thunderbird Nest Affordable Housing ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $1,800,000 |
| Seattle Indian Services Commission | Public Law 119-75 | Native Village & Gateway ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $1,500,000 |
| Friends of Youth | Public Law 119-75 | Griffin Campus Affordable HousingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $2,500,000 |
| Low Income Housing Institute | Public Law 119-75 | University District Transit Oriented DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $3,000,000 |
| OPAL Community Land Trust | Public Law 119-75 | Pea Patch Community CampusDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $4,000,000 |
| United Way of King County | Public Law 119-75 | Food Access and DistributionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $800,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Washington dba Akin | Public Law 119-75 | Vancouver Family Resource Center DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $3,400,000 |
| Partners Inland Northwest | Public Law 119-75 | Resource CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $3,000,000 |
| YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties | Public Law 119-75 | Bremerton Early Learning CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $6,200,000 |
| Community Roots Housing | Public Law 119-75 | The Helen V Affordable Housing ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $512,000 |
| Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners | Public Law 119-75 | Broadway Senior HousingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $2,000,000 |
| Shelton Family Center dba The Youth Connection | Public Law 119-75 | Housing ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $2,000,000 |
| Whatcom Transportation Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Lynden Transit Station Affordable HousingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | WA | $2,000,000 |
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Campaign promises
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Online ads
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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Murray's campaign reports receiving $2,800,143.55 and reports spending $1,965,553.41, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number S2WA00189as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number S2WA00189as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Money raised (total receipts) | $2,800,143.55 | $2,095,534.09 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $1,965,553.41 | $1,770,413.13 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $1,718,051.28 | $883,461.14 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number S2WA00189as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number S2WA00189as of December 31, 2024 |
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| Individuals, itemized | $1,662,568.75 | $941,375.87 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $862,841.41 | $754,106.25 |
| Other political committees | $252,700.01 | $284,000.00 |
| Party committees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- PEOPLE FOR PATTY MURRAY Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00257642
- M-PAC Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00365270
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