Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska plans to become the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Committee in the next Congress, replacing the current chair, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who lost her reelection bid. Joseph Plesha, a spokesperson for Murkowski, confirmed her plans to Politico.
As the most senior member of the committee next year, Murkowski is expected to move into the position. However, Punchbowl reported that Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, is making calls to other GOP senators to inquire about becoming the ranking member.
In the position, Murkowski could push her legislative priorities to the top of committee business. The Alaska Republican has also at times clashed with the Trump administration, and as ranking member of the committee, she would be in a position to potentially restrict White House spending plans and agendas.
Senate Republicans are expected to make final decisions about committee leadership appointments early next year.
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