Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska cast a crucial vote for President Donald Trump’s massive tax bill, putting Senate Republicans over the top to pass it with a tie-breaking vote. But before she voted yes, the senator secured a key carveout for her state, exempting Alaska from strict new food stamp rules for two years. “Do I like this bill? No. But I tried to take care of Alaska’s interests,” she said. U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) walks after the Senate passes U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping spending and tax bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 1, 2025. Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska cast a critical vote Tuesday for President Donald Trump‘s massive tax-and-spending bill, helping to push the controversial legislation through the GOP-controlled Senate.
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