Record #6659
Sen. Lisa Murkowski will vote against confirming Todd Blanche
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #6659 The Bulwark · Bill Kristol and Ro Khanna: Two Governments Acting with Impunity
Original quoteI think we're kausky, we'll vote against Blanche. And so they have to pick up Collins and Porter to others.
Quote begins at 17:46
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How the call settles
The Senate roll call on Todd Blanche's confirmation records Lisa Murkowski voting no
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because On the 50-49 roll call confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general on Aug. 8, 2026, Lisa Murkowski was one of only two Republicans voting no (with Susan Collins), saying she was not convinced Blanche would check the administration's worst impulses.. Applied stored rule: The Senate roll call on Todd Blanche's confirmation records Lisa Murkowski voting no.
Outcome evidence
On the 50-49 roll call confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general on Aug. 8, 2026, Lisa Murkowski was one of only two Republicans voting no (with Susan Collins), saying she was not convinced Blanche would check the administration's worst impulses.
Outcome date: 2026-08-08
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-09
Basis: research