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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.
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 ...
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s vote for Trump’s megabill gave Republicans the 50 votes they needed for Vice President JD Vance ...
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.
President Trump said Tuesday he’s not sure how to get Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s (R-Alaska) vote on his “big, beautiful bill.” GOP ...
Senate passes "big, beautiful bill" after negotiations with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who secured benefits for Alaska including food assistance protections.
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.