I was waiting to hear her say “present” but didn’t hear; I was recalling Jumpin’ Jim Jeffords or somebody (forget whom) trying to vote “not proven” or something like that in Clinton impeachment ...
50-48
Murkowski saying Daines, if present would vote Aye, she’d vote no, but since he’s not present, she withdraws her vote.
50-48 ... calling the names to confirm
She withdrew her vote and voted present saying that it wouldn’t have an impact on the vote since Daines wasn’t present and would have cancelled her vote. So her and the Montana guy, Daines, are non-votes. Judge is confirmed 50-48.