Lisa Murkowski

U.S. Senator · AK

Republican

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What should the federal government's overall approach to taxes and spending be?
Some evidence
Keep current tax and spending levels stable
Lower taxes, smaller governmentHigher taxes, expanded programs
Voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 and the shutdown-ending continuing resolution; sponsored the FY2026 Interior appropriations bill.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 13 votes · 16 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Aug 2026 — Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
Voted Yes · Jul 2026 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Cosponsored — Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Maintaining and Enhancing Hydroelectricity and River Restoration Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act
Cosponsored — Credit for Caring Act of 2024
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How should Social Security and Medicare be changed, if at all?
Some evidence
Expand benefits and broaden eligibility
Reduce or restructure benefitsExpand benefits
Voted for the Social Security Fairness Act (2024) and cosponsored the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act and Medicare coverage expansions.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 18 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Dec 2024 — Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Social Security Fairness Act
Cosponsored — SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Cosponsored — Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
Cosponsored — Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
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What should the federal government's role be in setting wages and protecting workers?
Limited evidence
Maintain current labor protections without new federal mandates
Less federal labor regulationStronger federal worker protections
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Voted to nullify the NLRB joint-employer rule and against the Paycheck Fairness Act; cosponsored narrower protections like the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 16 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Apr 2024 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Voted Yes · Jul 2023 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Voted No · Dec 2022 — Providing for a correction in the enrollment of H.J. Res. 100.
Voted Yes · Dec 2022 — To provide for a resolution with respect to the unresolved disputes between certain railroads represented by the National Carriers' Conference Committee of the National Railway Labor Conference and certain of their employees.
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — National Apprenticeship Act of 2023
Cosponsored — Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act
Cosponsored — Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Cosponsored — PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
Cosponsored — Protect America’s Workforce Act
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How should the federal government structure healthcare coverage and costs?
Some evidence
Reform the ACA to lower costs and reduce regulation; preserve private insurance
Market-based, private insuranceSingle-payer government insurance
Sponsored the Safe Step Act and voted to advance the Lower Health Care Costs Act extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 6 votes · 56 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jan 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Voted Yes · Dec 2025 — Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Dec 2025 — Lower Health Care Costs Act
Voted Yes · Nov 2025 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Voted No · Oct 2025 — Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Safe Step Act
Sponsored — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the temporary enhanced premium credits.
Sponsored — Reducing Hereditary Cancer Act of 2025
Sponsored — FASD Respect Act
Sponsored — Bruce's Law
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How should the federal government address climate change and energy policy?
Some evidence
Prioritize energy affordability and reliability; minimize climate-related restrictions on production
Prioritize energy production and affordabilityRapid transition off fossil fuels
Sponsored and voted to open ANWR's Coastal Plain to oil-and-gas leasing; voted repeatedly to open federal lands for coal and mineral development.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 16 votes · 56 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jun 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Voted No · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Beginning of Construction Requirements for Purposes of the Termination of Clean Electricity Production Credits and Clean Electricity Investment Credits for Applicable Wind and Solar Facilities".
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act
Sponsored — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision".
Sponsored — Alaska Offshore Parity Act
Sponsored — Blue Carbon for Our Planet Act
Sponsored — Strategic Energy and Minerals Initiative Act of 2021
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What should federal abortion policy be?
Some evidence
Federal protection up to viability (~24 weeks) with later-term exceptions
Federal restrictions on abortionFederal protection for abortion access
Cosponsored Reproductive Freedom for All Act codifying Roe and voted for Right to IVF Act and Right to Contraception Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 10 votes · 5 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Voted Yes · Jan 2026 — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Jan 2025 — Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Voted Yes · Sep 2024 — Right to IVF Act
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Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — Reproductive Freedom for All Act
Cosponsored — Reproductive Choice Act
Cosponsored — Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
Cosponsored — Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act
Cosponsored — Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2023
What should federal firearms policy be?
Limited evidence
Strengthen background checks and red flag laws
Expand firearm rightsExpand firearm restrictions
⚠ The evidence here is thin — treat this as a rough read, not a firm record.
Voted for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act expanding background checks, while cosponsoring pro-rights measures like the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 3 votes · 6 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Voted Yes · Jun 2023 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Voted Yes · Jun 2022 — Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Cosponsorships
Cosponsored — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Definition of 'Engaged in the Business' as a Dealer in Firearms".
Cosponsored — Allowing for Recreational Resources for Outdoor Wellness Act
Cosponsored — NICS Denial Notification Act of 2021
Cosponsored — Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2021
Cosponsored — Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
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What should US immigration policy be?
Some evidence
Pair stronger border security with expanded legal immigration pathways
Reduced immigration, stricter enforcementExpanded immigration, humane policy
Voted for the Laken Riley Act in 2025 while cosponsoring America's CHILDREN Act to expand legal permanent residency pathways.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 8 votes · 25 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted No · Jun 2026 — Secure America Act
Voted Yes · Apr 2026 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".
Voted No · Apr 2026 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Voted Yes · Mar 2026 — Veterans Accessibility Advisory Committee Act of 2025
Voted Yes · Jul 2025 — An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — A bill to exempt public school employees from non-processing related fees for H-1B visas imposed by Presidential Proclamation 10973.
Sponsored — Save Our Seafood Act
Sponsored — A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.
Cosponsored — America’s Children Act
Cosponsored — America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
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How should the federal government approach criminal justice and policing?
Some evidence
Increase law enforcement funding with targeted accountability reforms
Stronger enforcement, expanded authorityDecarceration and federal reform
Cosponsored COPS Reauthorization and the EQUAL Act and Reentry Act; voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act and DC criminal-code disapprovals.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 7 votes · 16 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Voted Yes · Mar 2025 — HALT Fentanyl Act
Voted Yes · Apr 2024 — Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Voted Yes · May 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Voted Yes · Mar 2023 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Cosponsored — COPS on the Beat Grant Program Parity Act of 2022
Cosponsored — EQUAL Act
Cosponsored — A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
Cosponsored — COPS Reauthorization Act of 2023
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What should drive US foreign policy?
Clear record
Active leadership of democratic alliances against authoritarian powers
Cosponsored resolutions supporting Finland/Sweden's NATO accession, the Sanctioning Russia Act, and Supporting Ukraine Act; voted against blocking Israel arms sales.
The record we reviewed on this issue — 13 votes · 59 cosponsorships
Votes
Voted Yes · Jul 2026 — A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Voted Yes · Jul 2026 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Voted No · Jun 2026 — A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Voted Yes · Jun 2026 — Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
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Cosponsorships
Sponsored — A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region and supporting continued congressional engagement with Arctic allies and partners.
Sponsored — A resolution recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council.
Sponsored — A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.
Sponsored — A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.
Sponsored — Arctic Commitment Act
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How should the federal government approach democratic institutions and elections?
No clear evidence
We don't have clear evidence on this issue.

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