Senator Patty Murray

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

If it's the filibuster or democracy, I'll choose democracy. If it's Senate rules or a Senate that works for the American people, I'll chose a Senate that works. I'm urging my Senate colleagues to make that same choice. Read more about my position here: https://t.co/dtWKV8N0u2 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

If you oppose a bill that others want to pass—you should have to explain to the American people why. You should have to come to the floor of the United States Senate & make your case so voters can see & decide for themselves who is best representing their interests. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

That's why I've been speaking to my colleagues about two steps we can take this year to fix this: 1) We absolutely have to carve out a path to pass strong federal voting rights protections this Congress 2) We need to restore the Senate — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

But today—Senate procedure is making the Senate more partisan, not more functional. The rules are pushing Democrats & Republicans further into their corners rather than towards collaboration, making it unbelievably easy to block legislative action—& nearly impossible to start it. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I’ve thought long & hard about what we do about this. I believe strongly in the right of the minority party to have a voice, & the filibuster has helped me protect issues I care deeply about. Our nation would be better off if we could address major issues in a bipartisan manner. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

It's not just voting rights. It’s also about whether the Senate can debate—and act—on all the issues people send Senators to Washington to address. When we can’t even debate major bills the House passes, we're stifling the voices of people who want to see us tackle key issues. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Because of Republican obstruction to voting rights measures that should be bipartisan, Democrats—who control the White House, House, and Senate—are left with no legislative options to address the dangerous rise of voter suppression laws sweeping the nation at the state level. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I've made very clear I believe protecting the right to vote will be the most important thing we do this Congress. But right now—every single time this chamber has tried to even debate this legislation, Senate procedure has empowered Republican obstruction over Democratic action. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

This is all at a time when our country faces more challenges—that are more urgent and consequential—than at almost any time I can remember. First among these is the coordinated, national attack on the right to vote. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Millions of Americans wonder why bills that pass the House only ever come to the Senate to die. It’s because a single member of this institution can shut down even the opportunity to confirm a nominee or debate legislation that a majority of this chamber supports. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

When a single Senator can block even a debate on legislation a majority of us support or hold up the otherwise uncomplicated, run-of-the-mill confirmation of very non-controversial administration officials—just by hitting send on an email—that’s absurd. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

The Senate is broken. My colleagues know I am someone whose focus is always on getting things done for WA state & our country. But outdated, misused procedure is getting in the way of debate & legislation. With all our country faces right now, we’ve absolutely got to fix it. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

RT if you agree that we need to fix our nation’s child care crisis. I have a plan that will help make sure there are more affordable child care options out there for parents, and I’m going to keep working until it gets done. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Last year was one of the hottest years on record. You've probably heard that sentence before—because the last seven years have been the seven hottest ever recorded. The climate crisis is here now, & it's only going to get worse. Inaction isn't an option. https://t.co/uBV7B5M2b1 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Protecting every citizen’s right to have a voice in our democracy should be as noncontroversial as naming post offices. Yet Republicans blocked debate on legislation to protect voting rights. Our democracy is at stake—we can't let their obstruction stand in the way. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

RT @HELPCmteDems: We have the tools to address the Omicron variant surge. That means: 💉 Getting more people vaccinated & boosted 🦠 Making… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We are not going to get out of this crisis by treating each challenge as a political opportunity. The American people are looking for answers and solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, not political theater from Republicans—and as @HELPCmteDems Chair, I won’t tolerate it. https://t.co/OFW6xx0iuV — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

I’ve heard from people across WA state who are again waiting in long lines trying to find a COVID-19 test—or are simply giving up on getting tested because tests are unavailable or cost too much. This issue should’ve been solved by now, & I’ll keep working w/ @POTUS until it is. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We have a lot of work to do to address the pandemic at hand. I believe we have the tools we need to do it, and I look forward to hearing from the Biden Administration today about their continued efforts to bring this virus under control. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

There’s a lot of work ahead, and I’m glad @POTUS has announced steps to address these challenges, like providing free rapid tests, increasing vaccination and testing sites, and supporting schools. I expect to hear more details on these steps today. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

We passed the American Rescue Plan with more resources to address these challenges. We finally have an administration that is focused on following the science and facing this pandemic head-on. That difference is crucial. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

That’s not to say we haven’t made progress—we just haven’t made enough. Even though we aren’t where we need to be yet, we’re not back at the starting line when it comes to COVID-19 either. We have safe, effective vaccines & booster shots available, & new, lifesaving therapeutics — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

These are not new challenges—I’ve been raising many of these concerns since the earliest days of this pandemic. I’m frustrated we’re still behind on issues as important to families as testing and supporting schools. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Hospitals and health care providers are stretched thin after two exhausting years—and now Omicron is causing the worst surge yet. While this variant may be less severe in most cases, it’s much more contagious. And we must protect everyone, especially those who are at higher risk. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Testing is a huge concern for parents & educators who are exhausted from the last 2 years & worried about schools staying open safely. While most schools are safely open for in-person learning—& we all want to make sure they stay that way—it’s clear schools are still struggling. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

They’re worried about persistent challenges—like how hard it still is to get a test, the long lines to get tested, and the cost of tests. People have also found the communications about the new isolation and quarantine guidance confusing and frustrating. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

Nearly 2 years into this pandemic, people are exhausted after all we’ve been through. We’re all alarmed by how quickly Omicron has spread—& anxious about what’s next. I’ve heard from people back in WA state who are frustrated & worried about the course of this pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

LIVE: I’m chairing a Senate HELP Committee hearing with our nation’s leading public health experts and COVID-19 response team on the pandemic and our efforts to address new variants like Omicron. https://t.co/TPpeLmis0u — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

RT @HELPCmteDems: Starting shortly: the Senate HELP Committee will hear from our nation’s leading public health experts about the federal r… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray

No one should have to choose between taking time off to recover from an incredibly infectious disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. A national paid sick leave policy is necessary—and it's more urgent now than ever. https://t.co/HmTukwxNuX — PolitiTweet.org