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Alaska, who had expressed concerns throughout the process about Trump's megabill's cuts to social safety net programs, was a key vote for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to win over.
Senate passes "big, beautiful bill" after negotiations with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who secured benefits for Alaska including food assistance protections.
President Trump said Tuesday he’s not sure how to get Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) vote on his “big, beautiful bill.” GOP lobbying efforts have focused on the Alaska Republican who has been ...
When the Republican-controlled Senate passed the disastrous megabill on Tuesday, the deciding vote came from Sen. Lisa Murkowski. The Alaskan lawmaker, who has long claimed to be a moderate, got over ...
How Republicans got Murkowski to yes on Trump's megabill. After a tortuous overnight of negotiations and concessions to her home state, the Alaska Republican cast the decisive vote.
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote for Trump’s megabill gave Republicans the 50 votes they needed for Vice President JD Vance a cast the tiebreaker and pass it.
The fate of the sweeping GOP tax and spending bill hangs in the balance as senators continue to work on amendments and closed-door negotiations Tuesday morning following an all-night session.
President Trump said he’s not sure how to get Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote on the GOP Senate megabill, saying he's been the best president for Alaska, "but it doesn’t mean people appreciate it." ...