Rep. Patrick Murphy
Democrat • 8th District, Pennsylvania • 2nd Term • Sworn In 2007
Current Term
2009 - 2010
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- 7 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 260 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 37 of 440)
- 146 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 274 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 42 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Adam Schiff
- Rep. Frank LoBiondo
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Walter Minnick
- Rep. Paul Broun
- Votes with party 96%
- Abstains: 1%
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H.R.3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.R.3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 3639Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.R.3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 4 to H R 3639Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.R.3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 3 to H R 3639Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.R.3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 2 to H R 3639Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.R.3639 Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 1 to H R 3639Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.Res.839 Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar's natural resources.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 839 Condemning the illegal extraction of Madagascar’s natural resources.Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.Res.858 Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 858 Congratulating the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 40th anniversary and recognizing its significant accomplishments and contributions.Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.Res.884 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3639) to amend the Credit Card Accountablity Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 884 Providing for consideration of H.R. 3639, Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.Res.884 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3639) to amend the Credit Card Accountablity Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 to establish an earlier effective date for various consumer protections, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 884 Providing for consideration of H.R. 3639, Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009Abstain (against party)November 04, 2009
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H.Res.736 Honoring President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address on "Dedication Day", November 19, 2009.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 736 Honoring President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address on “Dedication Day”, November 19, 2009Abstain (against party)November 03, 2009
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H.R.3157 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the "Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: H R 3157 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Alexandria, Minnesota, as the “Max J. Beilke Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic”Abstain (against party)November 03, 2009
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H.Res.867 Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the "Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict" in multilateral fora.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended: H RES 867 Calling on the President and the Secretary of State to oppose unequivocally any endorsement or further consideration of the “Report of the United Nations Fact Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict” in multilateral foraAbstain (against party)November 03, 2009
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H.Res.866 Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 866 Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our Nation in times of war and conflictAbstain (against party)November 03, 2009
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H.Res.398 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 398 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift’s successAbstain (against party)November 03, 2009
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H.R.3949 Corey Shea Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3949 Veterans’ Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009Abstain (against party)November 03, 2009
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S.509 A bill to authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 509 To authorize a major medical facility project at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Walla Walla, Washington, and for other purposesAbstain (against party)November 02, 2009
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H.Res.291 Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 291 Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope DayAbstain (against party)November 02, 2009
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H.R.1168 Veterans Retraining Act of 2009
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 1168 Veterans Retraining Act of 2009Abstain (against party)November 02, 2009
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H.Res.729 Expressing support for designation of a "National Firefighters Memorial Day" to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 729 Expressing support for designation of a “National Firefighters Memorial Day” to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United StatesAbstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.R.3854 Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009
On Passage: H R 3854 Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009Abstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.R.3854 Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009
On Motion to Recommit with Instructions: H R 3854 Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009Abstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.R.3854 Small Business Financing and Investment Act of 2009
On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 5 to H R 3854Abstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.Res.783 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 783 Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contibutions of Hispanic-Americans to the strength and culture of the United StatesAbstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.R.2996 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
On Agreeing to the Conference Report: H R 2996 Department of Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations, 2010Abstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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S.Con.Res.45 A concurrent resolution encouraging the Government of Iran to allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possible.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: S CON RES 45 Encouraging the Government of Iran to allow Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd to reunite with their families in the United States as soon as possibleAbstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.Res.876 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2996) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution: H RES 876 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2996) making appropriations for the Department of Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesAbstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.Res.876 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2996) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question: H RES 876 Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2996) making appropriations for the Department of Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposesAbstain (against party)October 29, 2009
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H.Res.824 Congratulating the Northwestern University Wildcats on winning the 2009 NCAA women's lacrosse championship, and to commend Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellence.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 824 Congratulating the Northwestern University Wildcats on winning the 2009 NCAA women’s lacrosse championship, and to commend Northwestern University for its pursuit of athletic and academic excellenceOctober 28, 2009
Aye
(with party)
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H.Res.784 Honoring the 2560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree: H RES 784 Honoring the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thoughtOctober 28, 2009
Aye
(with party)
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