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Patrick Erin Murphy (b. March 30, 1983, in Miami, FL) is a former Democratic member of the U.S. House representing Florida's 18th Congressional District from 2013 to 2017.
Murphy sought election to the U.S. Senate from Florida in 2016.[1] Murphy was defeated by incumbent Marco Rubio (R) in the general election.[2]
Biography
Murphy worked as a construction executive and accountant prior to serving in the U.S. House.[3]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Murphy's academic, professional, and political career:[4]
- 2013-2017: U.S. Representative from Florida's 18th Congressional District
- 2006: Graduated from the University of Miami with a B.A.
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2015-2016
Murphy served on the following committees:[5]
2013-2014
Murphy served on the following committees:[6][7]
- Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade
- Committee on Small Business
Key votes
114th Congress
The first session of the 114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the 114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the 113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[8][9] For more information pertaining to Murphy's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[10]
Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 2015
Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, the House rejected the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302. Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged with trade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Murphy was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[11][12]
Trade promotion authority
On June 12, 2015, the House passed the trade promotion authority (TPA) measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives the president fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent to Congress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill including trade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Murphy was one of 157 Democrats to vote against the measure.[13][14]
Trade promotion authority second vote
After the trade adjustment assistance (TAA) and trade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass the House together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment to HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except for Ted Yoho (R-Fla.). Murphy was one of 158 Democrats to vote against the amendment.[15][16]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
The House passed HR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. The Senate packaged trade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure in HR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along with trade promotion authority (TPA), which Congress passed as part of HR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Murphy was one of 175 Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[17][18]
Defense spending authorization
On May 15, 2015, the House passed HR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Murphy voted with 40 Democrats and 228 Republicans to approve the bill.[19] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[20]
On November 5, 2015, the House passed S 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[21][22] Murphy voted with 134 other Democrats and 235 Republicans to approve the bill.[23] On November 10, 2015, the Senate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[24]
2016 Budget proposal
On April 30, 2015, the House voted to approve SConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183 Democrats who voted, including Murphy, voted against the resolution.[25][26][27]
2015 budget
On October 28, 2015, the House passed HR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[28] Murphy voted with 186 Democrats and 79 Republicans in favor of the bill.[29] It passed the Senate on October 30, 2015.[30] President Barack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.
Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
- See also: Iran nuclear agreement, 2015
On May 14, 2015, the House approved HR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required President Barack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review. Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Murphy voted with 176 Democrats to approve the bill.[31][32]
Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
On September 11, 2015, the House rejected HR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approving the nuclear agreement with Iran. Murphy voted with 161 Democrats for the bill.[33][34]
Suspension of Iran sanctions relief
On September 11, 2015, the House approved HR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Murphy voted with 185 Democrats against the bill.[35][36]
Presidential non-compliance of section 2
On September 10, 2015, the House passed H Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. House Republicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Murphy voted with 185 Democrats against the resolution.[37][38]
Export-Import Bank
On October 27, 2015, the House passed HR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[39] Murphy voted with 185 Democrats and 127 Republicans in favor of the bill.[40]
Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revised HR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Murphy voted with 141 Democrats and 196 Republicans to approve the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[41][42]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
On May 13, 2015, the House passed HR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Murphy voted with 179 Democrats against the bill.[43][44]
Cyber security
On April 23, 2015, the House passed HR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[45] Murphy voted with 134 Democrats and 220 Republicans to approve the bill.[46]
On April 22, 2015, the House passed HR 1560 - the Protecting Cyber Networks Act by a vote of 307-116.[47] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Murphy and three other Democrats did not vote.[48]
Immigration
On November 19, 2015, the House passed HR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[49] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Murphy voted with 46 Democrats and 242 Republicans in favor of the bill.[50]
113th Congress
The second session of the 113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the 112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[51] For more information pertaining to Murphy's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[52]
National security
DHS Appropriations
Murphy voted in favor of HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[53]
Keystone Pipeline Amendment
Murphy voted against House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[53]
CISPA (2013)
Murphy voted in favor of HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[54] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[53]
NDAA
Murphy voted in support of HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[53]
Economy
Farm bill
On January 29, 2014, the U.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, H.R. 2642, also known as the Farm Bill.[55] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill reformed and continued various programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[56][57] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[57] Murphy voted with 88 other Democratic representatives in favor of the bill.
2014 Budget
On January 15, 2014, the Republican-run House approved H.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[58][59] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64 Republicans and three Democrats voting against the bill.[59] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[60] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of the Affordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Murphy joined with the majority of the Democratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[58][59]
Government shutdown
- See also: United States budget debate, 2013
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[61] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen. Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[62] Murphy voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[63]
The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by the Senate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made by Senate Democrats was to require income verification for Obamacare subsidies.[64] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming from Republican members. Murphy voted for HR 2775.[65]
Pay during government shutdown
- See also: United States budget debate, 2013
Murphy declined to accept his salary while the government was shutdown.[66]
Federal Pay Adjustment Act
Murphy voted in favor of HR 273 - Eliminates the 2013 Statutory Pay Adjustment for Federal Employees. The bill passed the House on February 15, 2013, with a vote of 261 - 154. The bill called for stopping a 0.5 percent pay increase for all federal workers from taking effect. The raises were projected to cost $11 billion over 10 years.[53]
Immigration
Morton Memos Prohibition
Murphy voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.[53]
Healthcare
Healthcare Reform Rules
Murphy voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[53]
Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act
Murphy voted against HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[53]
Social issues
Amash amendment
Murphy voted against House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[53]
Issues
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Murphy endorsed Hillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[67]
- See also: Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
Elections
| Obama endorsement |
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| During the 2016 election cycle Murphy was one of the candidates endorsed by President Barack Obama |
Full list of Obama's 2016 endorsements |
2016
The race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat was one of nine competitive battleground races in 2016 that that helped Republicans maintain control of the Senate. Incumbent Sen. Marco Rubio (R) defeated U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy (D), Iraq war veteran Paul Stanton (L), and nine independent and write-in candidates in the general election, which took place on November 8, 2016. According to Politico, Rubio was “the first Republican senator from the Sunshine State ever to win reelection in a presidential election year.”[68][69]
Rubio called Murphy "hyper-partisan," "a rubber stamp for, God forbid, a Clinton presidency," and accused him of fabricating his qualifications.[70][71][72][73] Murphy criticized Rubio, saying, "Sen. Rubio has the worst vote attendance record of any Florida senator in nearly 50 years." Murphy's spokeswoman Galia Slayen said, "Marco Rubio is willing to abandon his responsibility to Floridians and hand over our country's national security to Donald Trump, as long as it advances his own political career."[74]
In his victory speech, Rubio said, “[I] hope that I and my colleagues as we return to work in Washington D.C. can set a better example how political discourse should exist in this country. And I know people feel betrayed and you have a right to. Every major institution in our society has failed us — the media, the government, big business, Wall Street, academia — they have all failed us. So people are so frustrated and angry. But we must channel that anger and frustration into something positive. Let it move us forward as energy to confront and solve our challenges and our problems.”[75]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Marco Rubio Incumbent |
52% | 4,835,191 | |
| Democratic | Patrick Murphy | 44.3% | 4,122,088 | |
| Libertarian | Paul Stanton | 2.1% | 196,956 | |
| Independent | Bruce Nathan | 0.6% | 52,451 | |
| Independent | Tony Khoury | 0.5% | 45,820 | |
| Independent | Steven Machat | 0.3% | 26,918 | |
| Independent | Basil Dalack | 0.2% | 22,236 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0% | 160 | |
| Total Votes | 9,301,820 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Marco Rubio Incumbent |
72% | 1,029,830 | ||
| Carlos Beruff | 18.5% | 264,427 | ||
| Dwight Young | 6.4% | 91,082 | ||
| Ernie Rivera | 3.2% | 45,153 | ||
| Total Votes | 1,430,492 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Patrick Murphy |
58.9% | 665,985 | ||
| Alan Grayson | 17.7% | 199,929 | ||
| Pam Keith | 15.4% | 173,919 | ||
| Roque De La Fuente | 5.4% | 60,810 | ||
| Reginald Luster | 2.6% | 29,138 | ||
| Total Votes | 1,129,781 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Paul Stanton |
73.5% | 2,946 | ||
| Augustus Invictus Sol | 26.5% | 1,063 | ||
| Total Votes | 4,009 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections |
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2014
Florida's 18th Congressional District was a battleground district in 2014 due to the fact that the race had a very low margin of victory in the last election. Incumbent Patrick Murphy faced no challenger in the Democratic primary. In the Republican primary, Carl Domino triumphed over Calvin Turnquest, Alan Schlesinger, Beverly Joy Hires, Nick Robert Wukoson and Brian Lara. Murphy then defeated Domino in the general election on November 4, 2014.[76][77]
According to a Washington Post article in December 2012, Murphy was one of the 10 most vulnerable incumbents in 2014.[78]
Murphy was a member of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's Frontline Program in 2014. The program was designed to help protect vulnerable Democratic incumbents heading into the 2014 election.[79]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patrick Murphy Incumbent |
59.8% | 151,478 | |
| Republican | Carl Domino | 40.2% | 101,896 | |
| Total Votes | 253,374 | |||
| Source: Florida Division of Elections | ||||
2012
Murphy ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Florida's 18th District. Murphy won the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[80] The signature filing deadline was June 8, 2012, with the primary taking place on August 14, 2012. Murphy defeated Jerry Lee Buechler, Jim Horn in the Democratic primary on August 14, 2012.[81] Murphy won election by defeating incumbent Allen West (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[82]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Patrick Murphy |
50.3% | 166,257 | |
| Republican | Allen West Incumbent | 49.7% | 164,353 | |
| Write-In | Marilyn Davis Holloman | 0% | 55 | |
| Total Votes | 330,665 | |||
| Source: Florida Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election" | ||||
Endorsements
Former Republican Governor Charlie Crist announced August 1, 2012 was backing Murphy in his bid to unseat incumbent Allen West (R).[83]
Campaign themes
2016
The following issues were listed on Murphy's campaign website. For a full list of campaign themes, click here.
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2014
Murphy's campaign website included these excerpts of his issues:
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| —Patrick Murphy's campaign website, http://www.patrickmurphyforcongress.com/issues/ | ||
2012
Murphy's major campaign themes included:[85]
- Expanding Job Creation and Promoting Business Growth
- Reducing National Debt
- Protecting Social Security and Medicare
- Protecting Healthcare and Patient Rights
- Oil Independent, Environmental Protection, and Green Technology
- Equality for Gays and Lesbians
- Protecting Women's Productive Rights
- Removing Bureaucracy and Smarter Governing
- Withdrawal from Iraq
- Ending the war in Afghanistan
- Protecting the State of Israel
- Ending the Threat from Iran
- Immigration Reform and Border Security
- Defending Public Education
Campaign finance summary
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Personal Gain Index
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also: Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
The Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a four-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of the U.S. Congress have personally benefited from their tenure as public servants.
It consists of four different metrics:
- Changes in Net Worth
- The Donation Concentration Metric
- The K-Street Metric
- The Stock Oversight and Trades Metric
PGI: Change in net worth
Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Murphy's net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $1,034,022 to $5,336,000. That averages to $3,185,011, which is lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Murphy ranked as the 102nd most wealthy representative in 2012.[86] Between 2011 and 2012, Murphy's calculated net worth[87] increased by an average of 1,449 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[88]
| Patrick Murphy Yearly Net Worth | |
|---|---|
| Year | Average Net Worth |
| 2011 | $205,682 |
| 2012 | $3,185,011 |
| Growth from 2011 to 2012: | 1,449% |
| Average annual growth: | 1,449%[89] |
| Comparatively, the American citizen experienced a median yearly decline in net worth of -0.94%.[90] | |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by the Federal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated by OpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Murphy received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by the Retired industry.
From 2011-2014, 24.08 percent of Murphy's career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[91]
| Patrick Murphy (Florida) Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $8,542,864 |
| Total Spent | $7,303,945 |
| Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Retired | $619,508 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $513,403 |
| Real Estate | $407,698 |
| Securities & Investment | $284,380 |
| Leadership PACs | $231,900 |
| % total in top industry | 7.25% |
| % total in top two industries | 13.26% |
| % total in top five industries | 24.08% |
Polls
2012
| Patrick Murphy V. Allen West | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Patrick Murphy | Allen West | Undecided | Margin of Error | Sample Size | ||||||||||||||
| Public Policy Polling (October 25-26, 2012) | 48% | 47% | 5% | +/-3.7 | 631 | ||||||||||||||
| Frederick Polls (October 17, 2012) | 47% | 47% | 6% | +/-5.3 | 333 | ||||||||||||||
| Note: A "0%" finding means the candidate was not a part of the poll. The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to [email protected] | |||||||||||||||||||
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship by GovTrack, Murphy was a "centrist Democratic follower," as of July 24, 2014. This was the same rating Murphy received in June 2013.[92]
Like-minded colleagues
The website OpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[93]
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Murphy most often voted with: |
Murphy least often voted with: |
Lifetime voting record
According to the website GovTrack, Murphy missed 48 of 1,721 roll call votes from January 2013 to September 2015. This amounted to 2.8 percent, which was higher than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[94]
National Journal vote ratings
- See also: National Journal vote ratings
Each year National Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year.
2013
Murphy ranked 190th in the liberal rankings in 2013.[95]
2012
Information on 2012 vote rating is unavailable.
Voting with party
The website OpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Murphy voted with the Democratic Party 82.6 percent of the time, which ranked 183rd among the 204 House Democratic members as of July 2014.[96]
2013
Murphy voted with the Democratic Party 85.2 percent of the time, which ranked 188th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[97]
2016 Democratic National Convention
- Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)
- See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Patrick Murphy Democratic National Convention, 2016 Status: Superdelegate State: Florida Supporting: Hillary Clinton Delegates to the DNC 2016 Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • State election law and delegates • Superdelegates by state Murphy was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from Florida.[98] Murphy was one of 32 superdelegates from Florida. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Murphy supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[99] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president on July 26, 2016.[100]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[101]
Florida primary results
- See also: Presidential election in Florida, 2016
Florida Democratic Primary, 2016 Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates Hillary Clinton 64.4% 1,101,414 141 Bernie Sanders 33.3% 568,839 73 Martin O'Malley 2.3% 38,930 0 Totals 1,709,183 214 Source: The New York Times and Florida Department of State Delegate allocation
Florida had 246 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 214 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[103][104]
Thirty-two party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[103][105]
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- United States congressional delegations from Florida
- United States House of Representatives
- Florida's 18th Congressional District
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Footnotes
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- ↑ Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
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- ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
- ↑ Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
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- ↑ Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
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- ↑ The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑ Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
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- ↑ Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑ Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
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- ↑ 59.0 59.1 59.2 U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 21," accessed January 20, 2014
- ↑ Roll Call, "Omnibus Sails Through the Senate," January 16, 2014
- ↑ Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑ Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
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- ↑ The Hill, "Race is on for 2016 endorsements," May 4, 2015
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- ↑ Politico, "How Rubio outdid Trump in Florida and revived his career," accessed November 15, 2016
- ↑ Politico, "Rubio: GOP has tough fight ahead to maintain Senate control," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ CNN, "Ahead of Florida primary, Rubio offers Trump a tepid embrace," accessed September 2, 2016
- ↑ CBS Miami, "The Making of Patrick Murphy," June 22, 2016
- ↑ Patrick Murphy for Senate, "Press Releases / Setting the Record Straight On Yesterday’s Misleading CBS Miami Report," June 23, 2016
- ↑ PolitiFact, "Mostly True: Marco Rubio has worst voting record of any Florida senator in nearly 50 years," accessed September 3, 2016
- ↑ Breitbart, "Rubio Wins Reelection Bid — Gives Victory Speech in English and Spanish," accessed November 15, 2016
- ↑ Associated Press, "Primary Results 2014," accessed August 26, 2014
- ↑ The Huffington Post, "Election 2014," November 4, 2014
- ↑ Washington Post, "House Democrats Face Long Odds in 2014," accessed December 7, 2012
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- ↑ 84.0 84.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Murphy for Congress, "Issues," accessed January 2, 2012
- ↑ OpenSecrets, "Patrick Murphy (D-FL), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑ This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑ This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑ This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see the Congressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Patrick E. Murphy," accessed September 23, 2014
- ↑ GovTrack, "Patrick Murphy," accessed July 24, 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Rep. Patrick Murphy," archived February 25, 2016
- ↑ GovTrack, "Rep. Patrick Murphy (D)," accessed September 28, 2015
- ↑ National Journal, "2013 Congressional Vote Ratings," accessed July 23, 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to [email protected].
- ↑ Five Thirty Eight, “The Endorsement Primary,” June 7, 2016
- ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at [email protected].
- ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
- ↑ CNN, "Florida exit polls," March 15, 2016
- ↑ 103.0 103.1 Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
- ↑ The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑ Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
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