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TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- I also think it continues to be Democrat. It has a Democrat representative, a congresswoman.
- To perform Democrat in that district, is that correct?
- Members of the Democratic Party, let's continue.
- The political performance is still Democrat.
- Not until Democrats broke quorum did a discussion arise.
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 26th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Let me tell you something, Hidalgo County has been under Democratic control all this time.
- Democrats do it too.
- I also served as a county-level redistricting consultant for the Texas Democratic Party.
- People under, however, vote Democrat usually.
- They've chosen a Democrat every time. every time, so please vote no. Thank you.
HI
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- information that I would like to share with the entire Senate so when we adjourn I will ask both the Democratic
- information that I would like to share with the entire Senate so when we adjourn I will ask both the Democratic
- both</c><00:04:48.680><c> the</c> adjourn I will ask uh both the adjourn I will ask uh both the Democratic
- c> uh</c><00:04:50.720><c> Republican</c><00:04:51.400><c> Senators</c><00:04:52.039><c> to</c> Democratic
- and uh Republican Senators to Democratic and uh Republican Senators to meet<00:04:52.680><c> in</c><
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Minnesota House passes higher ed package that leaves $131 million aid shortfall unaddressed 5/4/26
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So he and his wife gave a lot of money to Democrats.
- side and many caucuses on the Democrat side through fundraisers.
- side</c> and many caucuses on the Democrat side and many caucuses on the Democrat side and<00:34:24.480
- </c> by House Democrats. by House Democrats.
- ,</c><01:27:59.120><c> eliminated</c> Democrats to cut something, eliminated Democrats to cut something
NM
New Mexico 2025 Regular Session
IC - Indian Affairs Aug 15th, 2025
House Government, Elections & Indian Affairs
Transcript Highlights:
- are Democrat-heavy.
- We’ve got a Democrat-heavy chamber with full control of the legislature. Sorry about that.
- ; they're now what I would call five to eight year term Democrats that are in the House.
- Those were bipartisan; those were Democratic bills, Republican bills.
- But I think because you have a Democrat executive and a Democrat legislature, that communication is more
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: Republican Lawmakers Address Allocation of Health Care Funding - 04/21/25
Transcript Highlights:
- Minnesota Democrats are putting illegal immigrants first.
- 34.800><c> illegal</c> Minnesota Democrats are putting illegal Minnesota Democrats are putting illegal
- You know, it's troubling to see the priorities of Minnesota Democrats.
- </c><00:06:27.120><c> I</c> priorities of Minnesota Democrats. I priorities of Minnesota Democrats.
- </c> because of this issue that the Democrats because of this issue that the Democrats want<00:09:14.399
US
Transcript Highlights:
- Blanch, then a registered Democrat and a partner at a lake.
- Here's what the president said, quote, She will lead the Democrats right down.
- I didn't get any help from the Democrats on that.
- Because for four years, Joe Biden and the Democrats defied the law.
- No president has ever done what Joe Biden, the Democrat, said, and by the way, not a one of my Democrat
Keywords:
nominations, Deputy Attorney General, Assistant Attorney General, Department of Justice, Todd Blanch, Gail Slater, confirmation hearing
Summary:
The meeting focused on the nominations of Todd Blanch and Gail Slater for the positions of Deputy Attorney General and Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, respectively. The committee considered the qualifications of both nominees, with opening statements provided by the nominees themselves. There was an evident emphasis on the rigorous vetting process that nominees undergo before their selection, highlighting the importance of the roles within the Department of Justice. Members of the committee engaged in a structured question-and-answer session to further evaluate the nominees' capabilities and fit for the positions they were nominated for, with each member allotted seven minutes to pose questions.
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- If you're framing this as a disparate impact on Democrats, i.e., the Democrats are being harmed by this
- Democrats live together. Democrats live in highly concentrated segments of a region.
- areas than you are more Democratic districts.
- I'm not talking about a disparate impact on Democrats.
- Democratic districts.
TX
Texas 89th 1st C.S.
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- Potentially Democratic districts because they're trying to grab too much.
- Even with the Democrats that are elected, they tend to be blue-dog, conservative Democrats.
- It's not just... ...and conservative Democrats.
- Democrats hold 12.
- It's a classic case study of democratic backsliding.
Summary:
The Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting held its first regional hearing, focused on South and Central Texas, including Bexar County, Travis County, and the Rio Grande Valley. After establishing a quorum, the committee adopted its rules on a 6-3 roll-call vote, with Senators Alvarado and Miles voting no. Chair Phil King explained the regional-hearing format, the use of 2020 census data, the online testimony process, and the availability of written comments and future hearings. Several members then gave opening remarks, with Republicans emphasizing public input and Democrats arguing the special session and mid-decade redistricting were unnecessary and aimed at minority districts.
A major procedural issue arose over whether the committee should invite or subpoena the DOJ attorney who authored the July 7 letter that prompted the redistricting discussion. Senator Miles moved to subpoena the attorney; the motion was seconded but then set aside after the chair said the committee could not take formal action on a non-procedural matter during a regional hearing under the adopted rules. The chair said he would consult legal counsel about issuing an invitation, and members discussed the August 7 deadline referenced in the DOJ letter. The committee then moved on to public testimony.
Witnesses, including Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, law professor Ellen Katz, and Texas NAACP president Gary Bledsoe, argued that the DOJ letter misread the law and that the targeted districts were lawful opportunity or coalition districts. They said the Fifth Circuit’s Pettway decision was limited to Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and did not declare coalition districts unconstitutional, and they cited Bartlett v. Strickland as warning against intentionally dismantling effective minority districts. Garcia and Bledsoe said the hearing was politically motivated and would harm Black and Latino representation; Katz said Texas would act illegally if it followed the DOJ letter’s instructions. Members asked questions about the legal status of coalition districts, the 2021 map-drawing process, and the difference between opportunity, coalition, and crossover districts. The hearing continued with additional public witnesses, including labor representative Emily Amps, who said workers and communities of color were being harmed by the proposed redistricting effort.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Improving Affordability through Tax Relief | Senator Karin Housley May 15th, 2026
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And I hate to place blame on anybody, but the Democrats do have to take some accountability for this
- So, there was this insatiable appetite that the Democrats had when they took full control, House, Senate
- So, I hate to because I love all my Democrat friends across the aisle, but I'd like them to stand up
- had when they took full the Democrats had when they took full control, control, control, House,<00:02
- friends across the aisle, but Democrat friends across the aisle, but I'd<00:03:10.480><c> like</c><00
KY
Transcript Highlights:
- requires more democratic reform requires more democratic solutions<00:31:13.360><c> like</c><00:31:13.600
- Democratic<00:31:40.399><c> and</c><00:31:40.720><c> collaborative</c> Democratic and collaborative Democratic
- > centered</c> democratic and community- centered democratic and community- centered approaches<00:31
- </c> this board which is democratically this board which is democratically elected.<01:15:18.480><c>
- I'm a big Democratic guy elected.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor debate of HF25 3/13/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><01:03:40.160><c> that</c><01:03:40.279><c> worked</c> Democrats and Republicans that worked Democrats
- </c><01:05:36.760><c> who</c> years Republicans and Democrats who years Republicans and Democrats who
- that Minnesota Democrats approve of last<01:32:11.360><c> year</c><01:32:11.639><c> Democrats</c><01
- </c><01:33:51.400><c> truly</c> bipartisan consensus if Democrats truly bipartisan consensus if Democrats
- </c><01:35:10.920><c> rejected</c> said the reality is Democrats rejected said the reality is Democrats
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, June 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Democrats millions of Americans.
- And 11 Democrats voted for the support act coming out of committee.
- And 11 Democrats voted for the support act coming out of committee.
- </c> astonishing is that my Democrat astonishing is that my Democrat colleague<03:15:08.960><c> finally
- </c><05:07:06.638><c> leaders</c> the Senate with the Democratic leaders the Senate with the Democratic
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> contribute contributed to Democrat contribute contributed to Democrat candidates<02:50:07.200><c
- They're all Democrat-run.
- </c> us for saying that the Democrat us for saying that the Democrat playbook,<05:18:42.320><c> which
- What the Democrats want to do, Mr.
- Democrat. Democrat. And<08:17:56.558><c> I'm</c><08:17:56.878><c> proud,</c><08:17:57.280><c> Mr.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Floor Session - part 2 May 14th, 2025
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Because we're talking about Iron Range workers, Iron Range families, and whether or not Democrats are
- And what I've heard so far is Democrats don't want to take action today to support Iron Range workers
- For the long term, the answer from Democrats in Minnesota is, we no longer care about you.
- I'm just going to stick it to the Democrats?
- And Democrats, please, we implore you, join us in this fight on the floor.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- But what it doesn't do is what our Democratic It back on their taxes.
- But what it doesn't do is what our Democratic proposals would do to support child care needs.
- I urge my Democrat colleagues to support the full package for greater economic growth.
- Our Democratic approach is far more sensible.
- Democrat Caucus is not meeting.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Leader Media Availability 5/29/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- So, does that mean you're confident that you have the votes in the Senate Democrats to pass all the budgets
- , the House Democrats and the Senate<00:04:18.079><c> were</c><00:04:18.320><c> getting</c><00:04:18.639
- </c> in the House, the House, uh, Democrats in the House, the House, uh, Democrats and<00:08:08.080><
- </c><00:08:29.199><c> colleagues</c><00:08:29.599><c> were</c> days where our Democrat colleagues were
- days where our Democrat colleagues were not<00:08:30.080><c> here.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
House in Special Session D Apr 29th, 2026
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We have a democratic system that is based upon voter input, that is founded on civic participation.
- And I say, you because the Democrats are not doing it.
- The Democrats have the courage of their conviction, and the Democrats are going to prove to Floridians
- And maybe it's a joke to you, but it's not a joke to us, the Democrats, and to the people of Florida.
- If you are a Democrat, a Republican, or an MPA, you are still an American.
Summary:
The House convened with prayer, a moment of silence for former member Mark Weissman and local officials Donna Lou Fiala and Eric C. Brecknitz, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members approved the journal and adopted the Rules and Ethics Committee’s special order report setting the calendar and debate times for the day. The chamber then took up House Bill 1D, establishing Florida’s congressional districts, as the main item on the special order calendar.
During questioning and debate on HB 1D, sponsors and opponents focused heavily on the map’s process and legality. Supporters argued the plan was based on a viable legal theory, used the 2020 census data as required, and was within the Legislature’s discretion to consider mid-cycle redistricting. Opponents repeatedly argued the map was drawn by the governor’s office using partisan data, without meaningful legislative or public input, and that it violated the Fair Districts Amendment by favoring a party, splitting more counties and municipalities, and reducing compactness. Several members also raised concerns about taxpayer costs, the absence of a new census or court order, and the Legislature’s role versus the governor’s office.
After structured debate, the House voted on final passage of HB 1D and passed it 83-28. A motion to recess for two hours to consider a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision failed. Following passage of the redistricting bill, the House adopted a motion to adjourn sine die, ending the session.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
April 1, 2025 - 04:00 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- Ranking Democratic Member Cross? Here. Representatives Abbott? Albert? Here. Booth? Initiatives.
- Thank you, Ranking Democratic Member Cross, and all the members of this committee.
- Frank and Democratic member, Cross? Yes. representatives Biden is excused.
- Ranking Democratic Member Cross? Yes. Representatives Abbott? Yes. Booth? Yes. Tuck? Yes.
- Ranking Democratic member, Cross. No. Excused. Ranking Democratic member Cross? No.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and heard a lengthy agenda of bills, with the chair limiting public testimony to about one minute per speaker. Early action included passage of HB 203, which allows certain counties to opt back into transportation concurrency, as amended to narrow the bill to small counties. The committee also favorably reported CS/HB 43, allowing renters to reuse tenant screening reports for 30 days, and HB 897, a timeshare-related strike-all that clarified timeshare governance provisions and annual board meeting requirements. The committee then approved HJR 1,215, proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate tangible personal property tax for farmers and agricultural businesses, with support from agriculture and business groups.
A major portion of the meeting focused on the committee’s hemp package. Members discussed the committee bill PCB for HAT-25-01, which would create a regulatory framework for hemp-derived intoxicating products, including licensing, packaging and labeling restrictions, testing, and sales limitations. Testimony was mixed: industry representatives and distributors generally supported regulation but urged changes on branding, packaging, milligram limits, and sales locations; convenience store and petroleum marketers opposed restrictions that would exclude gas stations; and consumer-safety and addiction advocates supported tighter controls, including bans on synthetics, online sales, and child-appealing packaging. The committee also heard and approved PCB for HAT-25-02, a companion tax bill imposing excise taxes on hemp consumables and beverages, despite concerns raised about possible triple taxation and higher compliance costs.
The committee next passed HB 211, expanding the definition of farm products to include edible and non-edible plants and clarifying agricultural preemption on bona fide farm operations. It also favorably reported PCS for HB 561, creating a chief manufacturing officer role within the Department of Commerce, a workforce development grant program, a voluntary manufacturing promotion campaign, and required reporting, along with PCS for HB 563, which adds an annual fee of up to $100 for participants in the promotional campaign. Both manufacturing bills drew broad support from industry and economic development groups.
Finally, the committee took up HJR 1257 and its conforming bill HB 1259, which would create property tax benefits for long-term rental properties owned by Floridians with a separate homestead. Supporters argued the measure would encourage long-term rentals and investment in Florida, while opponents from counties and cities warned it would shift tax burdens and reduce local revenue. After debate, the joint resolution passed 9-4 and the implementing bill also passed 9-4, and the meeting adjourned after all agenda items were completed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> through the noise that Democrats through the noise that Democrats continue<02:17:26.719><c> to</
- Um, I rise and I want to explain this resolution to not only this body, but my Democratic colleagues.
- </c> been put in place by the Democrats. been put in place by the Democrats.
- </c><02:48:57.359><c> side</c> that preceded me on the Democratic side that preceded me on the Democratic
- Under past Democratic run through China.