She was voting no. I guess you didn't see the picture where Sen Fiensteiin looked like she was bullying or berating her. Whoever Murkowski's opponent is in the next primary (if she even runs) should use that picture to headline their campaign. They would be a shoo in.Why. She is popular enough to win on a write in ballot. And instead of voting against she voted present ensuring that the missing Senator's did not affect the outcome.
She did not in any way screw over the vote. And she can still win.
Murkowski was only popular due to her father, a former Senator and Governor.