Patty Murray & Susan Collins

Patty Murray: Murray, top Democrat on Appropriations, pushed to block the grants rule and included Border Patrol fund transfer restrictions.

Susan Collins: Collins, as Appropriations chair, advocated for delaying the grants rule and shaping the bill.

Patty Murray: Sen. Murray said she would not rubber-stamp funding for the war.

Susan Collins: Sen. Collins voted for the war powers resolution.

Patty Murray: Senate Appropriations Chair, mentioned as part of first group of women leaders. No market impact.

Susan Collins: Senate Appropriations ranking member, mentioned similarly. No market impact.

Patty Murray: Patty Murray, a key United States — Democratic Party (United States) negotiator on the funding package, initially pushed for the homeland security bill but reversed her stance after the shootings, stating she would not support the bill as it stands.