Sen. Melissa Murray
Democratic Rhode Island Senate · District 24 · Rhode Island
-0.125Left–right score (within Senate)−1 = most liberal, +1 = most conservative in this chamber. Only compare with others in the same chamber.
#21 of 36Chamber rank, liberal→conservative#1 is the most liberal ranked member of this chamber.
99.5%Party unityHow often they vote the same way as most of their own party.
912Roll calls (0 missed/absent)Recorded votes we have for this session; “missed” means they didn’t vote.
In office since 2019-01-01 · sen-murray@rilegislature.gov · rilegislature.gov/…/default.aspx · rilegislature.gov/…/default.aspx · rilegislature.gov/…/Biography.aspx · rilin.state.ri.us/…/Algiere · Open States ID e7d41b59-5619-4a67-a1ec-221fdc24e6c3
Capitol: 82 Smith St., Providence, RI 02903 401-222-3580 · District: 377 Vose St., Woonsocket, RI 02895 401-276-5568
Where they sit in the Rhode Island Senate
Each gray bar counts how many ranked members of the Rhode Island Senate have a score in that range, from most liberal (left) to most conservative (right). The colored line is Melissa Murray. Scores are relative to this chamber only.
Chamber, by party
Each tick is one ranked member, placed by their score (blue D, red R, purple I/other). The tall tick is Melissa Murray.
Committees
- Education (vice chair)
- Health and Human Services (chair)
- Housing and Municipal Government
- State Lottery Permanent
Recent votes (latest 60 of 912 in the current session data)
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2829 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2678 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- TEACHERS' RETIREMENT | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2292 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- DISARMING A PEACE OFFICER | Yea | Pass 33–5 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3361 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE | Yea | Pass 32–5 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3366 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2734 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT | Yea | Pass 37–1 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3365 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- MOTOR VEHICLE APPRAISAL PROVISION | Yea | Pass 33–4 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3184 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- NURSES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2834 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS -- EARLY INTERVENTION EXTENSION--BRIDGE TO PRESCHOOL | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2330 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION AND TITLING | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2452 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2045 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT | Yea | Pass 33–5 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2704 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND WORKS -- ACQUISITION OF LAND | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3361 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE AND SALE | Yea | Pass 35–2 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2045 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- PROTECT OUR COURTS ACT | Yea | Pass 32–6 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2123 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2722 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- PROCEDURE GENERALLY -- CAUSES OF ACTION | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3185 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO TOWNS AND CITIES -- DAM MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2958 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2667 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM--RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT | Yea | Pass 34–4 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3262 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION-PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION -- GLOCESTER -- EXEMPTION OF ELDERLY AND DISABLED PERSONS | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3334 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2828 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2365 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2506 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- SANITATION IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3334 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIFE SCIENCE HUB ACT | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2733 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- ARREST | Yea | Pass 25–13 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2555 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT | Yea | Pass 36–2 |
| 2026-06-11 | SR 2676 Passage JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $150,000 TO THE MAIN STREET RHODE ISLAND PROGRAM | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SR 2940 Passage SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JUVENILE HEARING BOARDS | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3362 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2650 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | Yea | Pass 34–4 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3327 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SR 2940 Passage SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR JUVENILE HEARING BOARDS | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3059 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE--FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2047 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GENERAL PROVISIONS | Yea | Pass 32–6 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2823 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PERSONAL INCOME TAX | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2667 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM--RHODE ISLAND CHILD CARE IS ESSENTIAL ACT | Yea | Pass 35–3 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2342 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- RESTRICTIONS ON SELF-SERVICE CHECKOUT STATIONS ACT | Yea | Pass 32–6 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2334 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- RHODE ISLAND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES REPORTING | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3000 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES -- RETAIL LICENSES | Yea | Pass 37–1 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2841 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3080 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- THERMAL ENERGY NETWORK AND JOBS ACT | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2828 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES -- THE RHODE ISLAND WORKS PROGRAM | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3290 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE--COURTS -- SUPERIOR COURT | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 2929 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- EMPLOYMENT SECURITY | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3370 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-11 | SB 3152 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE POLICE | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SR 2198 Passage SENATE RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 2780 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS -- UNIFORM PARTNERSHIP ACT -- THE RHODE ISLAND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT | Yea | Pass 37–1 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 2649 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- RESIDENCE OF CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES -- IN-DISTRICT ACCESS TO OPEN PUBLIC SCHOOL SEATS | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 2039 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 3364 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 3180 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- VETERINARY PRACTICE | Yea | Pass 32–6 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 2182 In Concurrence AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 3316 Passage AN ACT REGARDING MOTIONS AT THE TOWN OF SCITUATE ANNUAL FINANCIAL TOWN MEETING | Yea | Pass 37–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 2039 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TAXATION | Yea | Pass 37–1 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 2798 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RHODE ISLAND COORDINATE SYSTEM | Yea | Pass 38–0 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 2260 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- BUILDING BENCHMARKING AND REPORTING ACT OF 2026 | Yea | Pass 33–5 |
| 2026-06-10 | SB 3224 Passage AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- QUONSET DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Nay | Pass 29–9 |