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• You had a contagious personality.
• Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the president. engaging in personalities
• For me, the pro-life movement is personal.
• It's a person, no matter how small.
• Miss Kamik from Florida.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• <00:04:25.320> would probably a common sense person would probably a common sense person would
• Miss<00:10:28.880> Miss<00:10:29.080> Sunderman.
• [laughter] Miss Sunderman. Miss Sunderman. Mr.
• [laughter] Miss<00:17:59.480> Sunderman. Miss Sunderman. Miss Sunderman.
• Miss<00:19:13.480> Sunderman.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee took up House File 4566, authored by Representative Franssen, which responds to a recent Office of the Legislative Auditor report on alleged kickbacks in the early intensive developmental and behavioral intervention (EIBDI) program. Franssen said the bill would require DHS to use expedited rulemaking to clearly include kickbacks in the definition of fraud and would allow the department to withhold or reduce payments when there is a verified credible allegation of fraud, arguing this would protect taxpayer dollars and address a fraud scheme that she said cost about $20 million. Former Representative Matt Dean testified in support, saying the OLA report confirmed kickbacks existed and that the bill would give DHS clearer authority to stop them and pursue those involved. Members raised several technical questions about how the bill interacts with existing state and federal law, including whether it overlaps with the illegal remuneration definition enacted last session, whether it could sweep in federal safe-harbor exceptions, and whether it would expand the scope of the anti-kickback rules. Nonpartisan staff said the bill cites existing definitions in Minnesota law, but also noted that the federal-law impact would need further review. Representative Noor emphasized keeping the credible-allegation language separate from the illegal-remuneration provisions to avoid unintended consequences, and Representative Fisher asked about differences from similar language in another bill; staff said the drafting differences could be reconciled. Representative Jacob cited the OLA report’s conclusion that DHS already had authority to act on kickback allegations without legislative changes, while Representative Gander and Dean argued that even small kickbacks can drive much larger improper provider costs. After questions were closed, Representative Franssen renewed her motion to lay House File 4566 over for possible inclusion, and the motion prevailed.

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• years or so um but I will um ask U Miss years or so um but I will um ask U Miss Baron<00:01:53.439
• The settlor is the person who created the trust.
• the law has provided that when a person the law has provided that when a person is<00:08:22.759>
• <00:08:35.959> to allow for 120 days for a person to allow for 120 days for a person to accept
• Thank you, Miss Baron. Are there any questions or discussion on Senate Bill 571?

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• designate a safe at home point person designate a safe at home point person essentially.<00:10:07.440
• arise and um get to the right person arise and um get to the right person without<00:10:25.600><
• Thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Freeman. Next we have Miss Yumadon. Go ahead. >> Hello.
• Uh, next on the >> Thank you, Miss Smith.
• that missing to get that missing data. that missing to get that missing data.

Bills: HF3676, HF2959, HF3233

Keywords: Safe at Home, address confidentiality, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, victim privacy, survivor protection, confidential address, protected address, secret address, identity protection, residential confidentiality, program participant, nondiscrimination, court disclosure, protective order, service of process, driver's license, state ID

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• And so I couldn't be here on Tuesday, and I missed that vote.
• Senator Poll for a point of personal privilege. Thank you, Mr.
• And I'm going to miss all of you guys that are retiring.
• And I'm going to miss all of you guys that are retiring.
• It's also deeply personal. Some among us carry forward... It's also deeply personal.

Keywords: 964, all

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• Our first person to come up is Leon Smith. Leon? Thank you.
• And our first person, on the Rays Act and our first person and is come up as Leon Smith. Leon?
• I'd like to call up in person Jennifer White.
• Okay, I'm moving on to Stephanie in person. Stephanie Tambi?
• She missed only one day of school in her 10th-grade year.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The Joint Committee on Education held a public hearing on a large slate of bills, with much of the testimony focused on school discipline and student equity. Bills discussed included measures to address inequities in suspension and expulsion, clarify school exclusion rules, reduce discipline for dress and grooming violations, and expand protections related to fair educational practices. Committee members repeatedly reminded witnesses of the two-minute limit and asked for written testimony to supplement oral remarks. A substantial portion of the hearing centered on the RAISE Act and related school discipline bills, including H. 730/S. 376 and H. 731/S. 380. Testifiers from advocacy groups, legal services, and the legislature argued that exclusionary discipline disproportionately affects Black and Latino students, students with disabilities, low-income students, and DCF-involved youth. They said current law is overly broad or unclear in areas such as “assault on educational staff,” indefinite suspensions tied to felony complaints, and definitions of weapons, leading to unnecessary removals from school. Supporters said the bills would add due process, clearer definitions, and better accountability, while one legislator testified in support of the discipline reforms and opposed several other bills on the agenda. The committee also heard testimony on H. 576/S. 368, which would prohibit suspensions and expulsions for dress and grooming violations and require clearer, non-discriminatory dress code policies. Witnesses cited research and personal stories about disproportionate enforcement against Black girls, girls of color, non-binary students, and students wearing religious attire, and said the bill would prevent physical contact used to enforce dress codes. Another major topic was H. 641/S. 349, which would add “special medical status” protections in education; supporters said it would prevent exclusion based on medical decisions or conditions, though members questioned how it would interact with existing disability law and vaccination-related school requirements. The committee also heard testimony on H. 625, which would extend the ban on corporal punishment from public to private schools, with witnesses citing research on harm and disproportionate impact. Additional testimony covered bills on accelerated learning and gifted education, with parents, educators, and advocates saying Massachusetts under-identifies advanced learners and lacks adequate acceleration pathways. A senator also testified for S. 406 on recovery high schools, saying the funding formula should be updated to better support students in recovery. No votes were taken during the hearing; the chair closed testimony on several bill groups and noted that written testimony would remain open for a week.

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• We're going to miss you.
• We're going to miss you.
• We will miss you. But thank you guys for the support.
• I'm going to miss you so much.
• I'm going to miss you in this body.

Keywords: 988, house, all

Summary: The Assembly convened in Sacramento, established a quorum, offered a prayer and pledge, and then moved through the daily file with several procedural motions, including moving AB 1566 to the inactive file and removing SCR 177 from the consent calendar. The chamber then took up a series of bills, mostly on third reading, with many measures described by authors as support bills and passing with little or no opposition. Among the early items, AB 2257 on county jail accountability was presented but the call was moved before a recorded result was announced in the excerpt; AB 2529 on claims against public agencies passed 41-2; AB 2689 on affordable housing management passed 49-0; AB 1722 on fish and wildlife passed 51-0; AB 2071 on digital wellness instruction passed 54-0; AB 1976 on pedestrian and bicycle safety passed 42-17; AB 2012 on manufactured home transport passed 57-0; AB 2139 on surplus land and an Inland Empire soccer project passed 58-1; AB 1548 creating a Monterey Bay stewardship authority passed after the call was moved; AB 1707 allowing online electrician license renewal passed 60-0; AB 2105 on navigation app impacts passed 44-14; and AB 2051 on coastal resiliency permitting passed 46-6. The floor also approved a number of other measures with broad bipartisan support, including AB 2074 on streamlined housing development in transit-rich downtowns (55-5), AB 2129 on Cal Fire firefighter compensation (57-1), AB 2279 on communications (16-0), AB 2282 allowing Del Puerto Health Care District to provide emergency care in rural Patterson-area communities (64-0), AB 2316 extending school facilities hardship relief to charter schools (59-0), AB 2337 adding theft by a peace officer under color of authority to serious misconduct (68-0), AB 2374 creating a state designation for AANHPI-serving institutions (47-14), AB 2464 on energy (67-0), AB 2537 on cannabis (62-0), AB 2562 requiring suicide prevention plans at alcohol and drug treatment facilities (62-0), AB 2667 on vape products (62-0), and AB 2727 raising the threshold for elderly parole review for violent sex offenses (66-0). AB 1958, which clarifies procedures under the California Racial Justice Act, was taken up later and the author said he would accept Senate amendments, but the excerpt cuts off before the final vote is shown. AB 2313, allowing customers with planned gas service line replacements to opt into electrification, drew debate over cost shifts and equity concerns before passing 41-21. The most extensive debate centered on AB 1709, which would set a minimum age of 16 for accounts on social media platforms using addictive features and create an e-safety commission. The author and supporters from both parties framed the bill as a child-safety measure responding to research on anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and other harms, while also emphasizing protections for vulnerable youth and the need for age verification and ongoing oversight. Several members raised concerns about preserving access for LGBTQ youth, isolated rural youth, and others who rely on online spaces, but said they trusted the author’s approach and the commission structure. The bill drew strong bipartisan support in floor speeches from members who described it as necessary to protect children from addictive platform design, and the excerpt ends amid that debate without showing the final vote on AB 1709.

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• We will miss Representative Suckla today. Thank you, Representative, for filling in.
• <00:24:38.159> Glenda<00:24:38.880> Strong by the Black Caucus, Miss Glenda Strong
• Representative Joseph, may I ask that Miss Robinson stand and have the members recognize her?
• Minister Robinson, will you please stand and please, members, recognize Miss Robinson?
• But this coming week, it'll be in person across the street on Wednesday morning on the 18th, LSBA.

Keywords: 981, all

Summary: The House convened with a quorum, approved the journal from February 12 as corrected, and heard several announcements and recognitions. Representative Joseph introduced the day’s “hidden figure,” Glenda Strong Robinson, a Boulder civil rights and faith leader, who was recognized by the chamber. Members also received announcements about an upcoming water education event, the Senate memorial for Senator Winter, scheduled duress alarm installations in member offices, and the House closure on Monday, February 16, for Presidents Day. Committee reports were received from Education and Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources. The Education Committee reported House Bill 1029 favorably to Appropriations and House Bill 1090 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources Committee reported House Bill 1034 with amendments and a favorable recommendation to the Committee of the Whole. The chief clerk also noted a printing report. The House then introduced three bills: House Bill 1210, concerning limiting the use of intimate personal data to make inferences affecting a person’s financial position; House Bill 1211, concerning regulation of broadband services by the Public Utilities Commission; and House Bill 1212, concerning the authority to carry a handgun. Each was assigned to the appropriate committee. The chamber then adjourned until Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.

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• separate and so um I'll now let uh Miss separate and so um I'll now let uh Miss Noner<00:30:13.440
• and um either Senator Champion or Miss and um either Senator Champion or Miss uh<00:31:56.440>
• I correct on that, Miss Kum? Uh, Mr. I correct on that, Miss Kum? Uh, Mr.
• > lack<00:58:15.440> of author and the person who is for lack of author and the person who
• That is for the person who's in do.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• to be a person or the deceased person to be a victim<00:17:33.039> in<00:17:33.280> cases<
• Require that notice must be personally served on the person who is the subject of the proceeding.
• necessary to prevent harm to the person necessary to prevent harm to the person or<00:25:30.000>
• I'm missing something. I'm missing something.
• I'm sorry, Miss McClammy. Go Okay. I'm sorry, Miss McClammy.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• > person-centered.
• Each individual person-centered.
• Miss<00:20:12.920> Bailey.
• person or a family like in the home. person or a family like in the home.
• and then I missed that. Sorry. Mr. and then I missed that. Sorry. Mr.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• Chesteen Miss Coleman-Madison Mr. Elliott Miss Figures Mr. Givan Mr. Givan Mr. Gudger Mr.
• Waggoner Miss Weaver Mr.
• Chesteen Miss Coleman-Madison Mr. Chesteen Miss Coleman-Madison Mr. Elliott Miss Figures Mr.
• Waggoner Miss Weaver Mr. Williams Mila Calhoun is confirmed.
• President, I'm yielding back to him, you know, because I... that's your personal... Personal stuff.

Bills: SJR 5, SJR 36, SJR 5, SJR 5, SR 105, SR 121, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28, SB 17, SB 19, SB 25, SB 28

Keywords: bail, felony offenses, criminal justice reform, public safety, constitutional amendment, school safety, mental health, emergency response, education policy, law enforcement, SR 121, Senate Resolution 121, Pete Alfaro, Pedro Cuellar Alfaro, Pedro Alfaro, Baytown, Texas Senate tribute, in memory, memorial resolution, condolence resolution

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• Justine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman-Madison, Mr. Elliot, Miss Figures, Mr. Gavan, Mr. Gudger, Mr.
• Wagner, Miss Weaver, Mr. Williams, Mr. Woods. Mr. Justine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman, Mr.
• Wagner, Miss<00:49:18.800> Weaver. Miss Weaver. Miss Weaver.
• Chesteen, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman-Madison, Mr. Elliott, Miss Figures, Mr. Givhan, Mr.
• Chain, Miss<02:43:39.040> Coleman, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman, Miss<02:43:41.840> Coleman

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, confirmed a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber also recognized guests, including members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and employees of the Central Alabama Electric Cooperative. A senator then delivered a Black History Month-style presentation highlighting James Weldon Johnson, A. Philip Randolph, Jan E. Matzeliger, and Percy Lavon Julian for their contributions to civil rights, labor, industry, and science. The Senate received House messages referring two Archives and History board appointments to the Committee on Confirmations, then took up numerous committee reports. Several bills from Finance and Taxation, Judiciary, Education Policy, Agriculture, Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development, Healthcare, Tourism, Veterans and Military Affairs, State Government Affairs, and Local Legislation received favorable reports, some with amendments or substitutes, and were advanced to second reading and placement on the next legislative day’s calendar. The chamber also recommitted Senate Bill 266 to the Tourism Committee. The Senate confirmed multiple appointments, including Llaya McNair to the Alabama Trust Fund Board, several members to the Credit Union Administration Board, and Elizabeth Smithart, Leslie Sanders, and Wayne Sers to the Alabama State Board of Human Resources. It then adopted several resolutions, including commendations and memorials, such as resolutions honoring Mary Francis Holland, the Stanhope Elmore boys bowling team, and Alicia Cannon for more than 50 years of service to the Alabama judicial system. The Senate also adopted a resolution creating the Study Commission on Artificial Intelligence and Children’s Internet Safety, after discussion about its purpose, membership, and duties; an amendment to the commission resolution was adopted before the resolution itself was adopted.

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• Forgive me, I barely missed it.
• I can't imagine that a person would say, well, A person toward diversion.
• the person will appear in court.
• Has anyone missed any votes?
• Has anyone missed any votes?

Summary: The Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety heard several bills, with testimony largely focused on criminal justice, public safety, and detention-related issues. SB 498 by Senator Becker would make electronic messaging free for incarcerated people in CDCR facilities and end 15-minute limits on voice calls; the author and supporters argued it would strengthen family ties and rehabilitation, while no opposition testified. SB 953 by Senator Niello would require two DMV points for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter cases even when diversion is granted; victims’ family members and law enforcement groups supported it as an accountability measure, while the ACLU and Debt-Free Justice California opposed it, arguing diversion should remain an incentive for rehabilitation and safer roads. The committee also heard SB 1306 by Senator Cortese, which would align state law with federal exemptions for certain GBL-containing chemical mixtures used in semiconductor manufacturing; the author and SEMI said it would reduce unnecessary regulation and protect California’s semiconductor industry, and there was no opposition testimony. Members also considered SB 941 by Senator Padilla, which would cap commissary markups in private immigration detention facilities at 35% above vendor cost. The author and supporters described high prices for basic necessities and poor conditions in private detention centers, while no opposition witnesses appeared. SB 691 by Senator Wahab would require law enforcement body-camera policies to include a process for EMS personnel to request redaction of recordings before public release when patients are receiving medical treatment; supporters said it would protect patient privacy, while the Sheriff’s Association opposed it as duplicative and potentially confusing. SB 562 by Senator Ashby would allow partial refunds of bail bond premiums when charges are not filed or are dropped early; supporters framed it as a fairness measure for low-income families, while bail industry representatives and victims’ advocates warned it could discourage bail agents from posting bonds and could affect domestic violence cases. The committee also took up several additional measures on consent or with no opposition testimony, including AB 2796, SB 891, SB 1012, and SB 1143. After discussion, the committee voted to pass SB 953, SB 1306, and SB 941, and to move SB 498, SB 691, and SB 562 forward as well, with some votes initially held open for absent members. Several bills were pulled by their authors and not heard, including SB 1004, SB 1208, SB 1338, and SB 1401. The meeting concluded with the committee adjourning until the following week.

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• I think that as you pointed out, Miss Dum, the application of this statute is only to persons who are
• >> Miss Mitchell, do you have anything?
• forward against those types of persons. forward against those types of persons.
• because sometimes obviously the person because sometimes obviously the person committed<00:53:11.040
• 00:53:46.720> Dum,<00:53:47.119> the you pointed out, Miss Dum, the you pointed out, Miss

Keywords: 958, all

Summary: The committee approved the minutes of its June 10, 2025 meeting and then heard testimony on House Bill 198, “Angela’s Law,” sponsored by Representative Samara Hein. The bill would add a new aggravating circumstance in death-penalty cases when an offender abuses the corpse of a kidnapping or murder victim by engaging in deviate sexual intercourse, sexual intercourse, or sexual contact. Representative Hein and the victim’s parents described the case that prompted the proposal, saying the current law did not allow the conduct to be treated as an aggravating factor because the sexual act occurred after death. They emphasized that the bill would not require a death sentence or life without parole, but would give judges and juries another sentencing factor to consider. Doug and Angela Kerr gave emotional testimony about their daughter’s murder and said the current sentencing options were inadequate given the facts of the case. Several members expressed sympathy and supported the bill’s purpose. Senator Wheeler said the measure would signal that the Commonwealth will not tolerate such conduct, and Representative Petrie said he supported the concept but urged careful drafting so the language would not be too narrow or unintentionally reach co-conspirators or others whose conduct differed from the principal offender. The committee then received an informational presentation on KRS Chapter 202C from Judge Lisa Payne Jones and Shauna Mitchell of the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health. They explained that 202C was enacted in 2021 to address a gap in Kentucky’s civil commitment laws for defendants found incompetent to stand trial after serious offenses. The presentation outlined the process: a Commonwealth’s attorney must file a petition for qualifying offenses, an evidentiary hearing must be held quickly, and if the respondent is found by a preponderance of the evidence to have committed the offense, a commitment hearing follows with a higher burden of proof. They also described the 2024 amendment changing the commitment criteria from requiring all four factors to only one, and noted the statute’s review-hearing schedule and the availability of later review if circumstances change or new evidence emerges.

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• Chestine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman Madison, Mr. Elliot, Miss Figures, Mr. Gavan, Mr. Gudger, Mr.
• Chestine, Miss Coleman, Miss Coleman Madison, Mr. Elliot, Miss Figures, Mr. Gavan, Mr. Gudger, Mr.
• Miss Colvin, along with Arula Browder, Miss Colvin, along with Arula Browder, Susie McDonald, and Mary
• a picture display dedicated to Miss a picture display dedicated to Miss Kulvin<00:28:35.679>
• greatest achievement in her life, Miss greatest achievement in her life, Miss Kovven<00:29:19.520

Keywords: 920, all

Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer and the pledge, established a quorum, excused absent senators, and adopted the previous day’s journal. The chamber then received several House Joint Resolutions: HJR 2 and HJR 3 to notify the governor that the legislature is in session and to escort the governor to the joint session, HJR 4 mourning the death of Howard Sanderford, and HJR 5 mourning the death of Samuel Allen Harper. Each was taken up by suspension of the rules and adopted without objection. Committee reports followed, with multiple Senate bills receiving favorable reports and being advanced to the calendar for the next legislative day. Reported bills included SB 20, 30, 31, and 41 from Judiciary; SB 19 from Banking and Insurance; SB 12, 28, 35, 42, 93, and 134 from County and Municipal Government; a large group of fiscal and economic development bills including SB 54, 77, 78, 89, 100-103, 113, 122, 126, 127, 128, and 136; and SB 32, 33, 55, 70, 108, 114, and 118 from Veterans and Military Affairs. Several of these reports included amendments, and all were placed on the calendar for the next legislative day. In motions and resolutions, the Senate adopted SJR 6 honoring former Representative Brian Melton Jr., SJR 7 supporting federal voting rights legislation including the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act, SJR 8 naming the Lamar Harrison Memorial Bridge on U.S. Highway 98 in Wilmer, and SJR 9 honoring Samuel Allen Harper. The chamber then adopted SJR 10, a lengthy resolution celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin, with remarks from Senators Figures and Coleman emphasizing her civil rights legacy and the impact of her refusal to give up her bus seat at age 15. The session concluded with a motion to adjourn until 8:30 a.m. the next day.

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• Miss Dangle did a great job walking through this bill on Tuesday.
• Seeing none, Miss Stenklevitz will take the roll on the A5 amendment.
• I know that we had not personally.
• :08.560> a<00:37:08.600> complaint that person would file a complaint that person would
• Seeing none, Miss Ten Kovich will take the<01:18:29.400> roll.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• So now I'm nine months in without an HR person.
• That person about a month or two ago.
• and Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force.
• So that we instantly know that that person has gone missing.
• As you just spoke earlier, not every person who's missing is a victim, but it does not take away from

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• <01:32:00.080> would clothing that a reasonable person would clothing that a reasonable person
• Uh, the man was exquisitely dressed, and I knew him personally.
• He was a good man, and uh, we're going to miss him.
• She was a kind person, a nice person, a good legislator, and we'll miss her. Thank you.
• She was a kind person, a nice person, a good legislator, and we'll miss her. Thank you.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Chair Hooper, I'm going to miss you a lot. Chair Hooper, I'm going to miss you a lot.
• I will miss you a lot. We will miss also Senator Polsky.
• The person that I'm looking around the room and missing right now is Andrew McIntosh.
• I'm going to miss you as well.
• You, sir, are going to be missed. I'll miss you.

Keywords: 999, senate, all