Senator Lisa Murkowski Political News

Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska is widely considered one of the most influential swing votes in the United States Senate. Known for occasionally breaking with party leadership on major legislation, Murkowski has played a decisive role in debates involving election policy, energy development, and federal governance.

JRL CHARTS follows Murkowski’s legislative positions and public statements as part of its ongoing coverage of American politics and civil rights issues.

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17 03, 2026

Trump’s SAVE Act Is Dead After GOP Senator Says Bill Won’t Pass

By Paul Goldberg|2026-03-17T15:30:42-07:00March 17th, 2026|Categories: LGBT Politics, LGBT Politics USA|Tags: LGBTQ Voting Rights, Lisa Murkowski, Mike Lee Senator, Trump SAVE Act, U.S. Senate Politics, U.S. Voting Rights Legislation|

By: Paul Goldberg — Senior Correspondent | LGBT Politics News WASHINGTON — (March 17, 2026) — A key Republican senator says former President Donald Trump’s controversial voter identification proposal, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, may already be effectively stalled in the U.S. Senate. Senator Lisa Murkowski, widely considered a swing vote [...]

16 11, 2022

12 GOP Senators Vote to Advance Same-Sex Marriage Bill

By Paul Goldberg|2026-03-17T14:50:15-07:00November 16th, 2022|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: 12 Senate Republicans vote, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, lgbt politics, LGBT Rights News & Updates | JRL CHARTS LGBT Politics, Lisa Murkowski, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Respect for Marriage act, same-sex marriage bill|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (11-16-22) — Twelve Senate Republicans joined Democrats in voting 62-37 to advance the Same-Sex Marriage Rights Bill, named officially as the 'Respect for Marriage Act' on Wednesday. The legislation received 62 votes, two more than the 60 votes needed to invoke cloture to begin or end debate on a bill. In July, [...]

2 11, 2021

Senate Confirms First Openly LGBTQ Female Justice to US Appeals Court

By Paul Goldberg|2026-03-17T14:50:36-07:00November 2nd, 2021|Categories: LGBT Politics|Tags: Beth Robinson confirmed by Senate, Lesbian Justice Beth Robinson, lgbt politics, Lisa Murkowski|

WASHINGTON D.C. — (11-02-21) — The United States Senate late Monday night confirmed the first openly LGBTQ female to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Beth Robinson was confirmed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals by a vote of 51 to 45, with Sens. Susan Collins(R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) being the only two Republicans [...]