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KY
Kentucky 2026 Regular Session
Senate Legislative Session Day 60 (4-15-26) - Part 1
Kentucky Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> And there was an objection by Democrat And there was an objection by Democrat Senator<01:53:18.040
- </c> and Democrats had come together. and Democrats had come together.
- </c> governor who then lost to a Democrat governor who then lost to a Democrat governor<01:55:37.400>
- </c><02:10:46.880><c> governor</c><02:10:47.400><c> and</c> with a Democrat governor and with a Democrat
- </c> a heavily Democrat controlled house. a heavily Democrat controlled house.
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
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.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Omnibus tax finance and policy bill, HF9, passed in Minnesota House 6/9/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For more than three weeks, Democrats refused to show up.
- For more than three weeks, Democrats refused to show up.
- For more than three weeks, Democrats refused to show up.
- And Democrats' solution to all of that? Raise taxes. Just keep raising taxes.
- ><c> more</c><00:41:08.319><c> mandates,</c> When Democrats pushed for more mandates, When Democrats
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.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- And the other body, Democrats, rejected those changes.
- And the other body, Democrats, rejected those changes.
- And the other body, Democrats, rejected those changes.
- We've had um you know<01:37:51.520><c> Democrat</c> know Democrat know Democrat business<01:37:53.600
- </c><01:54:07.280><c> are</c> they want that Minnesota Democrats are they want that Minnesota Democrats
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- What Democrats fought for in this budget was renewables.
- And that's what Democrats did. This isn't a perfect budget.
- It was because the votes came from the Democrats, we.
- Democrats or Republicans didn't get everything we wanted.
- Thanks to the work of House Democrats, Senate Democrats, the governor, and incredible community partners
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, December 18, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- ><c> Hill</c><00:32:45.679><c> have</c> Democrats across Capitol Hill have Democrats across Capitol Hill
- </c><00:36:40.400><c> feel</c><00:36:40.640><c> comfortable</c> Democrats should feel comfortable Democrats
- </c> tackle a serious issue that Democrats tackle a serious issue that Democrats were<00:37:25.599><c
- </c><02:15:14.239><c> legitimate</c> again, Democrats have raised legitimate again, Democrats have raised
- </c> lands, something that my Democrat lands, something that my Democrat colleagues<02:35:12.800><c>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine stemming the tide of antisemitism in America. Mar 5th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Presumably, this silence was because elements within the Democratic Party sympathized with protesters
- When the rule of law and democratic norms are threatened, anti-semitism invariably increases.
- Democrats also.
- Now if you agree that is evil and vile Let me ask you something, where are the Democrats?
- Democrats, we don't care about this anti-Semitism stuff. Ms.
Keywords:
anti-Semitism, hate crimes, college campuses, civil rights, public safety, protests, intimidation
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on addressing the rising tide of anti-Semitism across the nation. Among the discussions, members expressed concerns about the disturbing acts of hate witnessed on college campuses, with instances of harassment and intimidation targeting Jewish students being highlighted. High-profile incidents, including vandalism and the display of extremist symbols, prompted urgent calls for investigations and measures to protect civil rights. The importance of moral clarity in confronting such hate crimes was emphasized as well, outlining the responsibilities of leaders to ensure safety and uphold justice.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee 2/24/25
Elections Finance and Government Operations
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:49:04.760><c> trifecta</c> election of having a democratic trifecta election of having a democratic
- </c><00:49:09.240><c> or</c> scenarios where either Democrats or scenarios where either Democrats or
- We are committed to strengthening democratic systems and civic participation.
- </c><01:14:40.199><c> Mander</c> for example do a democratic Jerry Mander for example do a democratic
- </c> designed to um entrench white Democrats designed to um entrench white Democrats um<01:15:02.480>
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><
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 29th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- It was the Democrats, particularly the Southern Democrat Party. It was not the Republicans.
- It was blocked under Johnson by the Southern Democrat congressional members.
- It would not have passed if it was being blocked by Southern Democrats in Congress.
- We are being represented by Democratic representatives, and we deserve a voice.
- are just Democratic voting blocks in the state of Texas? Yeah, absolutely.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fighting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse – Senator Jordan Rasmusson May 26th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
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- It looks like Democrats are realizing that project's not going to go forward, and we're able to realize
- It looks like Democrats are and Duth.
- It looks like Democrats are realizing<00:03:30.080><c> that</c><00:03:30.319><c> project's</c><00:03:
- And so I think if Democrats<00:07:09.440><c> are</c><00:07:09.680><c> willing</c><00:07:10.080><c> to
- to uh back away Democrats are willing to uh back away from<00:07:12.319><c> tax</c><00:07:12.639><c>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, January 12, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> strategic influence and democratic strategic influence and democratic values<05:16:54.560><c> as
- c><07:44:34.398><c> legislation</c> subset of this Democrat-led legislation subset of this Democrat-led
- </c><07:45:28.160><c> Democrat</c> threat closer to home. Democrat threat closer to home.
- . or contemplate Democrat persons unquote. or contemplate Democrat sponsored<07:45:50.878><c> HR5670<
- </c> desperate's clutch, instead Democrats desperate's clutch, instead Democrats have<07:46:20.320><c
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, April 1, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> pillars of the House Democratic Caucus. pillars of the House Democratic Caucus.
- Democrats have no problem about it.
- Democrats fought to help Wall Street.
- 11:43.680><c> we</c><03:11:43.920><c> should</c> Democrats that have said we should Democrats that have
- from the Democratic vision for America.<03:30:20.239><c> Because</c><03:30:20.560><c> Democrats</c><
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.
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:16:42.960><c> majority</c> here today with the Democrat majority here today with the Democrat
- And that's a way we as Democrats who have the Democrats, I should say, that have a 34 vote one vote majority
- </c><00:22:44.120><c> who</c> And that's a way we as Democrats who And that's a way we as Democrats who
- </c> die at the hands of the Democrats. die at the hands of the Democrats.
- </c> the Democrats oppose that? the Democrats oppose that?
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, February 6, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats tell us that it's undemocratic for the democratically elected president to question how
- </c><00:23:08.880><c> shout</c> democracy the Democrats shout democracy the Democrats shout constitutional
- </c> people and that is what the Democrats people and that is what the Democrats are<00:24:56.720><c>
- </c> legislation last Congress Democrats legislation last Congress Democrats offered<02:38:06.960><c>
- </c><07:06:36.040><c> whip</c> Hakeem Jeff the house Democratic whip Hakeem Jeff the house Democratic