The senator said in conclusion that she does not have confidence that Blanche can "check the worst impulses of this administration." In June, Trump called the Alaskan U.S. senator "Trump deranged." Murkowski is not, however, the only Republican lawmaker keen to torpedo Blanche's confirmation. Cassidy, a vociferous Trump critic and the remaining undecided Republican, has declined to indicate whether he'll support Blanche, reported The Hill. The Senate is expected to vote Friday or sometime over the weekend to get the ball rolling on a final confirmation vote.