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Lisa Murkowski

Lisa Murkowski on Health Care

RepublicanAK

Health Care293 votes · 63.1/100 consistent
Expand coverageRestrict coverage

476 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Health Care. 293 of them counted toward the score above: 134 toward “Expand coverage” and 159 toward “Restrict coverage”.

The other 183 did not count: 179 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 4 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2026-07-16A 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 of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".S.J.Res. 198 · 119th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedNayRestrict coverage
2026-04-23To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to extending the prohibition on Medicaid payments to abortion providers.S.Con.Res. 33 · 119th Congress · On the MotionNayExpand coverage
2026-04-22To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that does not lower out-of-pocket health care costs while Americans struggle to make ends meet.S.Con.Res. 33 · 119th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2026-01-30To rescind certain amounts appropriated for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and certain changes to Medicaid.H.R. 7148 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2026-01-13A 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; Market Integrity and Affordability".S.J.Res. 84 · 119th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedNayExpand coverage
2025-12-11A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the enhancement of the health care premium tax credit.S. 3385 · 119th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2025-12-11A bill to provide a health savings account contribution to certain enrollees, to reduce health care costs, and for other purposes.S. 3386 · 119th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2025-07-01To cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare in half and expand Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing.H.R. 1 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2025-07-01To strike a provision relating to limitations on certain Medicaid payments.H.R. 1 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2025-06-30To prohibit Federal financial participation under Medicaid and CHIP for individuals without verified citizenship, nationality, or satisfactory immigration status.H.R. 1 · 119th Congress · On the MotionYeaRestrict coverage
2025-06-30To reduce the FMAP for the Medicaid expansion to 80 percent in expansion States that provide State-funded coverage to aliens who are not qualified aliens and who are have been charged with or convicted of certain acts.H.R. 1 · 119th Congress · On the MotionYeaRestrict coverage
2025-04-05To strike section 2001(b)(4) relating to reconciliation instructions to the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives to cut $880,000,000,000 from Medicaid.H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2025-04-05To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to access to health care, which may include legislation preventing reductions in funding for Medicaid that could lead to benefit cuts, coverage loss, or slashed provide payments.H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2025-04-05To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing a reduction in Medicaid funding that could lead to rural hospital closures, cost increases for individuals with other kinds of insurance, or higher rates of uncompensated care.H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2025-04-05To create a point of order against legislation that would increase drug costs for seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare.H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2025-04-04To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preventing reduction in enrollment or benefits for individuals enrolled in Medicaid, including seniors, children, families, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and military families.H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2025-04-04To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.H.Con.Res. 14 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2025-04-03Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesPN1234 · 119th Congress · On the NominationYeaDirection not readable
2025-04-03Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesPN1234 · 119th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2025-02-21To ensure full and uninterrupted funding for Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits provided by the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-168), also known as the "PACT Act", preventing any cuts or delays.S.Con.Res. 7 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2025-02-21To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to preserving and extending vital tax credits enacted under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which make heath care accessible and affordable and that have led to the lowest uninsured rate in our Nation's history.S.Con.Res. 7 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2025-02-21To create a point of order against legislation that would reduce Medicare and Medicaid benefits for Americans.S.Con.Res. 7 · 119th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2025-02-21To create a point of order against legislation that would take away health care from seniors, including those receiving care in nursing homes, through cuts to the Medicaid program.S.Con.Res. 7 · 119th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2025-02-20To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting access to maternal and pediatric health care through Medicaid.S.Con.Res. 7 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2025-02-20To prevent tax cuts for the wealthy if a single dollar of Medicaid funding is cut.S.Con.Res. 7 · 119th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2025-02-20To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to protecting Medicare and Medicaid.S.Con.Res. 7 · 119th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2025-01-22A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 6 · 119th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2024-09-17A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization.S. 4445 · 118th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2024-07-10A bill to express support for protecting access to reproductive health care after the Dobbs v. Jackson decision on June 24, 2022.S. 4554 · 118th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
2024-06-13A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to fertility treatment, including in vitro fertilization.S. 4445 · 118th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaExpand coverage
2024-06-05A bill to protect an individual's ability to access contraceptives and to engage in contraception and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and information related to contraception.S. 4381 · 118th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaExpand coverage
2024-05-15A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds".S.J.Res. 57 · 118th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2023-07-27To amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2023-07-26To provide remedies to members of the Armed Forces discharged or subject to adverse action under the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.S. 2226 · 118th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2022-09-29A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish requirements with respect to cost-sharing for certain insulin products, and for other purposes.H.R. 6833 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand coverage
2022-09-27A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to establish requirements with respect to cost-sharing for certain insulin products, and for other purposes.H.R. 6833 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaExpand coverage
2022-08-07To make health care coverage available to low-income adults in States that have not expanded Medicaid.H.R. 5376 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2022-08-07To provide coverage for dental and oral health care, hearing care, and vision care under the Medicare program.H.R. 5376 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2022-08-06To establish a cap on costs for covered prescription drugs under Medicare parts B and D.H.R. 5376 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2022-06-16A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand coverage
2022-06-15A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2022-06-13A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2022-06-07A bill to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.H.R. 3967 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2022-05-11A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.S. 4132 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayRestrict coverage
2022-05-03A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs.S.J.Res. 39 · 117th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2022-04-27A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services".S.J.Res. 41 · 117th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedNayExpand coverage
2022-03-15A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".S.J.Res. 37 · 117th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2022-03-10To prohibit funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates.H.R. 2471 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2022-03-02A 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 "Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination".S.J.Res. 32 · 117th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaDirection not readable
2022-02-28A bill to protect a person's ability to determine whether to continue or end a pregnancy, and to protect a health care provider's ability to provide abortion services.H.R. 3755 · 117th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedNayRestrict coverage
2022-02-17To prohibit the use of Federal funding for schools and early childhood development facilities that enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates on children in order to protect the rights of parents to make medical decisions that affect their child.H.R. 6617 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2022-02-17To prohibit funding for COVID-19 vaccine mandates.H.R. 6617 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-12-09A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.S. 610 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaExpand coverage
2021-12-09A bill to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals.S. 610 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2021-12-02To prohibit the use of Federal funds for implementing or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.H.R. 6119 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-09-30To prohibit the use of Federal funds for implementing or enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates.H.R. 5305 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-08-11To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to improving health care by establishing penalties for providers performing elective abortions when the post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater.S.Con.Res. 14 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-08-11To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to ensuring that the Department of Homeland Security, pursuant to title 42, United States Code, conducts expulsions of illegal immigrants who may contribute to the spread of COVID-19, including any of the dangerous variants originating overseas, in order to protect the public health of the American People, save American lives, and assist in eradicating the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.S.Con.Res. 14 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-08-02To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to expand the funding authority for renovating, constructing, and expanding certain facilities.H.R. 3684 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2021-05-26To express the sense of the Senate on the allocation of Special Drawing Rights by the International Monetary Fund to help other countries procure COVID-19 vaccines and protect against the economic instability caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.S. 1260 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-05-25To set forth trade policy, negotiating objectives, and congressional oversight requirements relating to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.S. 1260 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2021-05-25Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesPN124 · 117th Congress · On the NominationYeaExpand coverage
2021-05-24Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesPN124 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2021-05-12Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ServicesPN124 · 117th Congress · On the Motion to DischargeNayDirection not readable
2021-04-22To require a report on State restrictions on religious exercise during the COVID-19 pandemic.S. 937 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-03-25A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts, and for other purposes.H.R. 1868 · 117th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand coverage
2021-03-25To improve the bill.H.R. 1868 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-03-23Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Florida, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four yearsPN7911 · 117th Congress · On the NominationYeaDirection not readable
2021-03-23Vivek Hallegere Murthy, of Florida, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four yearsPN7911 · 117th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-03-06To extend the authority for Federal contractors to reimburse employees unable to perform work due to the COVID-19 pandemic from March 31, 2021, to September 30, 2021.H.R. 1319 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-02-05To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to conventional biofuel credit cap during a pandemic.S.Con.Res. 5 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-02-05To create a point of order against the consideration of any legislation that increases employment-based visas until the United States' labor market stabilizes and unemployment levels reach pre-pandemic levels, ensuring that Congress prioritizes the needs of American workers who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.S.Con.Res. 5 · 117th Congress · On the MotionNayDirection not readable
2021-02-04To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to improving health care to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S.Con.Res. 5 · 117th Congress · On the MotionYeaDirection not readable
2021-02-04To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to COVID-19 vaccine administration and a public awareness campaign.S.Con.Res. 5 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaExpand coverage
2021-02-04To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to prohibiting legislation that would increase taxes on small businesses during any period in which a national emergency has been declared with respect to a pandemic.S.Con.Res. 5 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2021-02-04To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to establishing a fund to provide grants to food service and drinking establishments affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.S.Con.Res. 5 · 117th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2020-10-20A bill to amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.S. 4675 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
2020-10-01A bill to protect the healthcare of hundreds of millions of people of the United States and prevent efforts of the Department of Justice to advocate courts to strike down the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.S. 4653 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaExpand coverage
2020-09-30To amend the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions.S. 178 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayExpand coverage
2020-07-22To reduce the bloated Pentagon budget by 10 percent and invest that money in jobs, education, health care, and housing in communities in the United States in which the poverty rate is not less than 25 percent.S. 4049 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayRestrict coverage
2020-06-02Brian D. Miller, of Virginia, to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic RecoveryPN1715 · 116th Congress · On the NominationYeaDirection not readable
2020-06-02Brian D. Miller, of Virginia, to be Special Inspector General for Pandemic RecoveryPN1715 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2020-03-18A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.H.R. 6201 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand coverage
2020-03-18To strike Federally mandated sick pay and paid family leave and replace it with financial support provided through State administered unemployment insurance systems and funds.H.R. 6201 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand coverage
2020-03-18To provide Americans with paid sick time and paid leave so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.H.R. 6201 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2020-03-18To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require a social security number for purposes of the child tax credit, to provide the President the authority to transfer funds as necessary, and to terminate United States military operations and reconstruction activities in Afghanistan.H.R. 6201 · 116th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2020-03-05A bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.H.R. 6074 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand coverage
2020-03-05To rescind unobligated balances for certain international programs to offset the amounts appropriated in this bill to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.H.R. 6074 · 116th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand coverage
2020-02-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 311 · 116th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
2019-12-10A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify the regulatory framework with respect to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application, and for other purposes.S. 2740 · 116th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2019-10-30A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers".S.J.Res. 52 · 116th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayRestrict coverage
2019-02-25A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.S. 311 · 116th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedDid not voteDirection not readable
2018-10-10A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance".S.J.Res. 63 · 115th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayRestrict coverage
2018-10-03A bill to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes.H.R. 6 · 115th Congress · On the MotionYeaExpand coverage
2018-09-17A bill to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment, and for other purposes.H.R. 6 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand coverage
2018-09-17A bill to ensure that health insurance issuers and group health plans do not prohibit pharmacy providers from providing certain information to enrollees.S. 2554 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaExpand coverage
2018-09-17To limit application of the gag clause to self-insured group health plans.S. 2554 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2018-08-01To prohibit the use of funds to carry out the District of Columbia's health insurance individual mandate.H.R. 6147 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaExpand coverage
2017-12-01To create a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.H.R. 1 · 115th Congress · On the MotionNayRestrict coverage
2017-10-19To provide for reconciliation instructions to the relevant committees for the purpose of repealing and replacing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.H.Con.Res. 71 · 115th Congress · On the AmendmentNayExpand coverage

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