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Jan 3, 2023 · Washington Democrat Patty Murray has become the first female president pro tempore of the Senate. That senior member of the majority party acts as Senate president when the vice president cannot be present.
5 days ago · Patty Murray 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 3, 2023 · Jan. 3, 2023, 10:43 AM PST. By Rebecca Shabad. WASHINGTON — Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., on Tuesday became the first female Senate president pro tempore, the second-highest-ranking position in...
Jan 4, 2023 · From CNN's Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett. (Senate TV) Sen. Patty Murray was elected on Tuesday to be President Pro Tempore, which puts her third in line of presidential succession after the vice...
As the first woman to chair the Veterans Affairs Committee and the proud daughter of a WWII veteran, Patty has worked tirelessly to improve health care, housing assistance and increased benefits for veterans, to hold the VA accountable, and to support military families. Patty has never forgotten where she comes from or who she represents.
Apr 27, 2024 · Senator Murray Announces $5 Million for Ferry and Okanogan Counties to Improve Grid Reliability, Lower Energy Costs for Rural and Tribal Communities. April 30, 2024. Senator Murray: “For far too long, rural and Tribal communities were left behind in the transition to a clean energy economy.
As Washington state’s senior Senator and a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee since she first arrived in the Senate, Patty Murray has a proven track record championing Washington state and breaking through partisan gridlock to solve problems, fight for progressive policies, and help workers, families, and communities.
