Transcript Highlights:

• We know the Republicans in Congress are wildly unpopular.
• gain five more Republican seats in Congress.
• Republican seats from the House.
• It's just a formality because you're a Republican."
• Republicans are going to do whatever Trump tells them to do because that's what it means to be a Republican

Keywords: 997, house, all

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• I have to start wondering if there are in Republicans stands for irresponsible.
• But our Arizona Republicans are making this bill permanent tax law.
• But our Arizona Republicans are making this bill permanent tax law.
• So this once again is Republicans helping the wealthiest without...
• My Republican colleagues looked for a way to cut $1.2 billion from our budget.

Keywords: 1182, all

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• I'm a proud Republican voter.
• I'm also a Republican voter.
• I'm a proud Republican, a member of Senator Bradley's Rural District 6, I'm a proud Republican, a member
• I am Mary Rivera, a Republican professional educator of 30, Mary Rivera, a Republican professional educator
• So thank you, Republicans. Thank you.

Summary: The committee took up a long agenda of bills, beginning with several measures that were amended and reported favorably, including a strike-all to SB 4 on child protective investigations and specific medical diagnoses, SB 1570 restoring a statewide missing-persons project for individuals with special needs, and SB 182 creating a teacher training and mentoring program for schools needing improvement. Members also advanced SB 794 on APD background screening and support coordination standards, SB 1168 on background screening for athletic coaches and related entities, and SB 214 to let rural special districts pay verified invoices directly for state- and federally funded work. Supporters emphasized improved child welfare investigations, help for families of vulnerable individuals, teacher retention, and better administrative efficiency; the APD bill drew especially strong testimony from waiver clients and providers about the importance of competent support coordinators and stable services. The committee also favorably reported SB 1376 on grants for genetic counseling education, SB 1574 requiring newborn screening for biliary atresia, SB 1510 as the DEP agency package with environmental, septic, water quality, solar, and permitting changes, and SB 598 updating funeral and cemetery licensing and consumer protections. SB 688, after a delete-all amendment, would create licensure for naturopathic doctors and a board of naturopathic medicine; it drew strong support from naturopathic advocates and sharp opposition from a critic who argued the bill would authorize diagnosis and treatment beyond appropriate limits. SB 1318 made a technical change to scholarship account reversion language, with senators clarifying that remaining funds would return to the scholarship funding organization for future use rather than to the state. Later, the committee approved SB 682 on domestic violence and protective injunctions, SB 130 on workforce training for current and former inmates, and SB 1548, the latest Live Local Act iteration expanding affordable housing options and limiting local barriers. It also reported favorably SB 536 on criminal gang membership criteria after extensive debate about constitutional issues and modern gang activity, SB 762 allowing cross-jurisdiction assignment of capital cases among regional conflict counsel offices, SB 1332 strengthening career offender registration requirements, SB 1742 creating a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a minor, and SB 1750 increasing penalties for serious sex offenses and child sexual abuse material crimes. The most contentious discussion came on SB 1226, which would overhaul Public Employee Relations Commission rules, require majority support for union certification, and impose new limits on union activities and dues-related practices; members debated constitutional concerns, differences between first responders and other public employees, and the bill’s impact on union representation and public-sector labor rights. Most bills were reported favorably by roll call, with SB 536 drawing several no votes and SB 1226 still under active debate at the end of the transcript.

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• Uh but when the Senate Republicans what the Senate Republicans can commit to is pausing new mandates
• Uh but when the Senate Republicans what the Senate Republicans can commit to is pausing new mandates
• Republicans are here to do.
• So, I think Republicans have a a people.
• ><c> a</c><00:25:23.640><c> difference</c> Republicans, we're finding a difference Republicans, we're

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

Summary: Minnesota Senate Republicans held a press conference unveiling a package of affordability and tax-relief bills aimed at property taxes, taxes on tips and overtime, and vehicle registration costs. Leader Mark Johnson said the proposals were meant to counter rising costs for wages, homeownership, and driving, and argued that Democrats’ policies had made life more expensive. Several senators echoed that theme, saying Minnesotans need immediate relief and that the state has room to act because of a reported surplus. Senator Michael Kunesh described a property-tax cap bill that would limit increases for cities and counties to inflation plus 50% of population growth, with higher increases requiring voter approval. He said constituents, including seniors, a disabled veteran, and young people, are seeing unsustainable property-tax hikes, and he argued that state and federal mandates have driven local costs. In response to a question about added county workload from federal SNAP and Medicaid changes, he said the solution is both to pause new mandates and to cap property-tax growth. Senator Karin Housley outlined a proposal to end state taxes on tips and overtime, with deductions up to $25,000 for tips and $12,500 for overtime, phased out at $150,000 for individuals and $300,000 for families. She said the measure would help workers keep more of what they earn and would not cost small businesses directly. Senator John Jasinski proposed rolling back vehicle registration tab fees to pre-2023 levels, saying Minnesota’s fees are far higher than neighboring states and that the change would save drivers money over time. Senator Julia Coleman also supported the package, saying the bills would provide practical relief for families facing high housing, driving, and work-related costs. No votes were taken; the event ended with questions from reporters about fiscal impacts, offsets, and whether the proposals would worsen the state’s structural budget imbalance.

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• But at the end of the day, Republicans cannot repeal math.
• But Congressional Republicans don't like that answer.
• Faulkner, according to Republicans' magic math...
• Congressional Republicans want to use magic math.
• This decision made by Republicans.

Keywords: nomination, Deputy Secretary of Treasury, economic policy, inflation, tariffs, tribal nations, government relations

Summary: The meeting convened to consider the nomination of Mike Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. During the session, multiple members voiced concerns regarding current economic policies under the Trump administration, particularly around inflation, tariffs, and the impact on small businesses. Discussions frequently centered on the administration's approach to tariffs and taxation, and how these factors contribute to the rising cost of living and potential job losses. Additionally, the importance of bolstering government-to-government relationships with tribal nations was emphasized, highlighting the need for specialized offices focused on tribal affairs within the Treasury Department.

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• Polk County firefighter, and I'm a proud voting Republican.
• I'm a proud Republican voter.
• I'm also a Republican voter.
• I'm a proud Republican, a member of Senator Bradley's Rural District 6, I'm a proud Republican, a member
• So thank you, Republicans. Thank you.

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• >> Well, yeah, thanks for that question. 2025 was a much better year to be a Republican than what it
• But a tax credit, remember I'm a Republican and I don't like taxes.
• </c> tax credit, remember I'm a Republican tax credit, remember I'm a Republican and<00:03:52.799><c>
• </c><00:04:39.280><c> Democrat</c> to those divisive Republican Democrat to those divisive Republican
• /c><00:04:44.720><c> all</c><00:04:44.880><c> Democrats</c> Republicans voted for it, all Democrats Republicans

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Do you agree with the characterization by the Democrats that the Republicans would not have allowed a
• that the Republicans would not have<00:01:58.880><c> allowed</c><00:01:59.119><c> a</c><00:01:59.360
• the characterizing Republicans as cruel the characterizing Republicans as cruel and<00:02:25.520><c>
• </c><00:02:47.120><c> Republicans</c><00:02:48.239><c> being</c> another $10 billion.
• Republicans being another $10 billion.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• And I am deeply disappointed in our Republican members of Congress.
• </c><00:01:43.119><c> members</c> disappointed in our Republican members disappointed in our Republican
• What we have seen in the Republicans here is the same thing. It's the same posture.
• Not because of what the Republicans demanded in this agreement, but because we know the Republican Congress
• What's the role that Senate Republicans are going to play in the rest of this?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• </c> we speak right now, Republican we speak right now, Republican extremists<01:08:16.480><c> across
• </c><03:41:32.399><c> and</c> Congress, passed by Republicans and Congress, passed by Republicans and
• The late Republican or Democrat.
• </c><04:10:06.640><c> It's</c> Republican recisions package. It's Republican recisions package.
• </c> and<04:11:24.800><c> Republicans</c> and Republicans and Republicans have<04:11:26.640><c> decided

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, June 12, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> weeks into January and yet Republican weeks into January and yet Republican leadership<00:06:13.880
• </c><00:35:00.480><c> study</c> so proposals by the Republican study so proposals by the Republican study
• </c><02:11:29.079><c> have</c> make this stuff up that Republicans have make this stuff up that Republicans
• my all my Republican friends are are in my all my Republican friends are are in fear<02:54:56.120><c>
• </c> festivities behind us House Republicans festivities behind us House Republicans are<07:32:25.558

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• </c> Republicans say they have a mandate. Republicans say they have a mandate.
• Now, if House Republican existence.
• </c><03:30:10.239><c> Republicans</c> they're not doing that. Republicans they're not doing that.
• </c><03:59:28.800><c> Republicans</c> Trump administration. Republicans Trump administration.
• Uh but Republicans are knows right now. Uh but Republicans are glossing<04:25:03.120><c> over.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• June 17, 1999, at 18 years old, I registered as a Republican.
• I'm a proud Republican voter.
• I'm also a Republican voter.
• I am thankful for all the Republicans that came to speak today.
• So thank you, Republicans. Thank you.

Bills: S0042, S0688, S0762, S1168, S1296, S1298, S1300, S1318, S1332, S1376, S1548, S1570, S1574, S1632, S1634, S1750

Keywords: child protection, medical records, investigation, abuse, neglect, healthcare, Child Protection Team, diagnosis, criminal defense, legal representation, death penalty, indigent defense, regional counsel, conflict of interest, background screening, athletic coaches, youth sports, criminal history, expungement, Florida statutes

Summary: The committee first took up CS for SB 42 on specific medical diagnosis and child protective investigations. A late-file strike-all amendment was adopted that made only stylistic changes to align with the House version. Supporters said the bill would help DCF and child protective teams better identify rare medical conditions and give parents a chance to defend against mistaken abuse findings. The bill was then reported favorably. The committee also approved SB 1570, which restores a prior program to help locate missing persons with special needs through voluntary tracking devices and coordination with sheriff’s offices and CARD centers, with nonrecurring funding included. Members then advanced several education, disability, and public services measures. CS for CSSB 182 created a teacher training and mentoring program for high-performing current and retired teachers to mentor teachers in D- and F-rated schools, and CS for CSSB 794 required background screening for employees in residential and day training programs for people with developmental disabilities while directing APD to study support coordination quality, workforce issues, and service gaps. Testimony on SB 794 strongly supported better training, lower caseloads, and more consistent support coordination. The committee also favorably reported CS for CS SB 1168 on background screenings, CS for CS SB 214 to allow rural special districts to pay verified invoices directly, CS for SB 1376 to create grants for genetic counseling education, and SB 1574 (Maddie’s Law) to add newborn screening for biliary atresia; the latter drew emotional support and testimony that early screening could save lives and reduce transplant costs. The committee heard and passed a number of other policy bills, including CS for CS for SB 1510, the DEP agency package, after environmental groups warned that one provision could delay basin management protections and allow more septic systems in impaired watersheds; the bill still passed favorably. Members also approved CS for CS for SB 598 on funeral and cemetery regulation, SB 688 to license naturopathic doctors, SB 1318 on scholarship account reversion rules, CS for CS for SB 682 on domestic violence injunctions and penalties, SB 130 on workforce training for current and former inmates, and SB 1548, the latest Live Local affordable housing update. Several bills were briefly postponed or taken up later in the meeting. In the latter portion of the meeting, the committee approved CS for C.S. for SB 536 on criminal gang membership criteria, CS for C.S. SB 762 on assigning conflict capital cases across regional counsel offices, SB 1332 on career offender registration requirements, CS for CS for SB 1742 creating a new offense for indecent exposure of sexual organs to a child, and CS for SB 1750 increasing penalties for serious sex offenses and child sexual abuse material crimes. The committee also debated CS for SB 1226 on Public Employee Relations Commission procedures and union certification rules, including a late-file amendment setting a 60% threshold and 25% quorum for recertification; the discussion focused heavily on constitutional concerns, union rights, and differences between first responders and other public employees. The transcript ends while that bill’s debate is still underway, with the committee having already taken numerous favorable votes throughout the meeting.

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• Those same Republican states would also control a convention, with 29 states versus 18 Democrat states
• Even if we were conducting voting by population using the Electoral College, Republicans still control
• I left that home two hours later a dying-in-the-wool Republican and a fiscal conservative, and I have
• For decades, conservative Republicans have supported a balanced budget amendment.
• I'm the chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party. I've had concerns about this issue for years.

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• And so you will hear a lot about the Republican primary. This is not specific to Republicans only.
• And so you will hear a lot about the Republican primary. This is not specific to Republicans only.
• That means 27% of the registered Republicans participated.
• And I'm speaking from a Republican standpoint, but this could be on all parties.
• In 2024, Idaho had grown to about 585,000 registered Republicans, and 39,584 Republicans voted in the

Keywords: 989, all

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• T's not a Republican, but he's definitely the most cited by Republicans of the minister of justices I
• </c><00:05:10.000><c> no</c> T who is no no Republican no T who is no no Republican no conservative<00
• not a republican but he's definitely<00:05:25.800><c> the</c><00:05:25.960><c> most</c><00:05:26.240
• ><c> cited</c><00:05:26.720><c> by</c><00:05:26.919><c> Republicans</c> definitely the most cited by
• Republicans definitely the most cited by Republicans of<00:05:27.560><c> the</c><00:05:27.639><c> minister

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c><02:23:25.200><c> Texas</c> lawsuits from Republican AGs. Texas lawsuits from Republican AGs.
• Republicans are back in charge. Mr.
• </c> Republican Conference and the Republican Republican Conference and the Republican majority<02:37
• Well, Republicans beg to differ.
• For those few Republicans, not our colleague here, but those few Republicans who are willing to hold

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• As you saw last year in the tied House, Democrats and Republicans came together.
• That is because of the push of House Republicans and House and Senate leaders coming together and pushing
• That has been a high priority of the Republican caucus.
• </c> high priority of the Republican caucus. high priority of the Republican caucus.
• Republicans have been working forward.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Our plan, the Republican plan to save the schools, is very simple.
• That's what Republicans are proposing.
• That's what Republicans<00:04:14.319><c> are</c><00:04:14.560><c> proposing.
• </c><00:04:15.280><c> Let's</c><00:04:15.599><c> delay</c> Republicans are proposing.
• Let's delay Republicans are proposing.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Women's Club and to the Republican Party. >> Senator from Clark. >> Move adoption, Mr.
• </c><00:22:10.400><c> Women's</c> the Clark County Republican Women's the Clark County Republican Women's
• And now therefore, Republican community.
• Women's Club and to County Republican Women's Club and to Republican<00:22:46.480><c> and</c><00:22:
• </c> Republican and to the Republican Party. Republican and to the Republican Party.

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The Senate convened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, a roll call establishing a quorum, and approval of the previous day’s journal. The House clerk then informed the Senate that the House had passed House Bills 49 and 470 and requested concurrence. The clerk also read the second-reading calendar, which included Senate Bills 45, 98, 118, 145, 153, 155, 158, and 160, all of which were sent to the Rules Committee. Committee reports placed several bills on the calendar, including SB 69, 56, 72, 57, 172, 9, 141, and 110, with various committee substitutes and title amendments noted. The Rules Committee later posted those bills for the next day’s regular orders, and the Committee on Committees made several referrals, including SB 41 to Appropriations and Revenue; SBs 124 and 152 to Education; SBs 125, 138, 162, and 170 to Judiciary; SJR 90 to Transportation; SBs 47, 104, and 159 to Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Protection; and Senate Resolutions 85 through 89 to the floor. During floor business, members filed amendments and co-sponsorship requests, including amendments to SB 39 and SB 110 and co-sponsorships for bills such as SB 98, SB 172, SB 63, SB 135, SB 179, and SB 169. Senators also made several announcements and remarks, including notice of upcoming committee meetings, a reception for working families, the National Farm Machinery Show, and concerns about coal, energy affordability, and a constituent’s high utility bill. One senator called up Senate Resolution 82 for the next day, and the chamber adopted Senate Resolution 84, honoring Harriet Thompson of Winchester for her service to the Clark County Republican Women’s Club and the Republican Party. New legislation was introduced, including SB 180 on property valuation, SB 184 on education reporting, SBs 185-187 on branch budget recommendations and branch budget bills, SB 188 on railroad safety, and SCR 96 to reestablish the disaster prevention and resiliency task force. No floor votes were taken on the bills themselves during this meeting beyond the adoption of SR 84. The Senate then recessed for committee meetings, returned, and adjourned until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026.