Patty Murray's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
Senate: met Mon–Wed (Sep 28–30, 2026); a pro forma session Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
Last updated · 7 sources
Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
1 committee meeting, 12 roll-call votes, and 2 bills on the floor schedule
This week, Murray voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 12 roll calls and never against it.
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· Business meeting
Business meeting to consider the nominations of Nicole Saphier, of New Jersey, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service, Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, and Mary Lazare, of Florida, to be Assistant Secretary for Aging, all of the Department of Health and Human Services, and Loren E. Sweatt, of Virginia, and Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, both to be a Member of the National Mediation Board.
Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee · 430 Dirksen Senate Office Building · Notice
Senate pro forma session
On the Senate floor this week
Full Senate floor schedule →S.J.Res. 197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Murray is a cosponsor · Murray voted Yea · Source
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Murray is a cosponsor · Murray voted Yea · Source
Votes, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
The Senate's last 30 days in session: voted in 73 of 74 roll calls (99%).
Murray voted with the majority of Senate Democrats on 73 roll calls and never against it.
Missed votes (1)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Patty Murray | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | No. 193 | On the Nomination PN930-3Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas | Nomination Confirmed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
Bills with new actions, Jun 23 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Murray (12)
S. 1564 Floodplain Enhancement and Recovery Act
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5494 Zeus 95 Memorial Act
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
S. 5546 A bill to provide women with increased access to preventive and life-saving cancer screening.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5539 A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5247 Defense Community Infrastructure Program Tribal Eligibility Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 5, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 5190 Restoring Justice for Workers Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 199 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.
S. 5146 Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 28, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5132 Tribal Access to Nutrition Assistance Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 5082 Values in Arms Export Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4879 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4919 Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Cosponsored by Murray (52)
S.Res. 931 A resolution recognizing the month of October 2026 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 935 A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 946 A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S. 1514 Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer Act
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
S. 5665 A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish grants for tuition-free community colleges, student success grants, and grants for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Minority-Serving Institutions, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.J.Res. 220 A joint resolution designating a "Slavery Remembrance Day" on August 20th, to serve as a reminder of the evils of slavery.
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 852 A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.J.Res. 197 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".
Latest action Sep 29, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)
S.Res. 913 A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Latest action Sep 28, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 903 A resolution designating October 30, 2026, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008)
S. 5560 A bill to improve fairness and accountability with respect to the arrest and detention of noncitizens.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
S. 5532 A bill to restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5565 A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5476 A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 897 A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Latest action Sep 23, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S.Res. 870 A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Latest action Sep 22, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
S. 5428 Stop the Wait Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 864 A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
S.Res. 868 A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
S. 1513 Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554.
S. 5390 End Trump’s Tariff Tax Act
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4673-4674)
S.Res. 837 A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
S.Res. 841 A resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 5273 Fisheries Science Modernization Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5331 Protect American Values Act of 2026
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5283 Momnibus Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5321 HCBS Access Act
Latest action Aug 6, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 823 A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392)
S. 5201 Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5189 A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Latest action Jul 30, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 2252 Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act
Latest action Jul 27, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 497.
S.Res. 814 A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)
S. 5108 Right to IVF Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5076 Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5037 MediKids Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Con.Res. 36 A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)
S.Res. 801 A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
S. 5022 Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.J.Res. 198 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
S. 5006 Work Without Worry Act of 2026
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4986 Mamas First Act
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4942 SAFE Banking Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4878 Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4886 Medicare Cost Cap Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4933 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4922 Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4920 SAFER Health Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 789 A resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3215-3216)
S.Res. 790 A resolution recognizing and honoring the 27th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v L.C.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3216-3217)
S.J.Res. 196 A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 190. (CR S3193)
S. 4859 Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 785 A resolution celebrating the accomplishments of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, and recognizing the need to continue pursuing the goal of educational opportunities for all women and girls.
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3061)
Sources
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Portrait: Public domain (U.S. government work)
- U.S. Senate roll-call votes (senate.gov)
- Committee meeting notices · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Bill status (Congress.gov / GovInfo BILLSTATUS) · retrieved Oct 1, 2026
- Senate roll-call votes this week (senate.gov)
- Senate session days and calendar
