Video & Transcript Research : 'prayer'

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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part II) Apr 14th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • , and uh I just want you to keep, uh, the Burton family in Washington County in your thoughts and prayers
  • I know that the whole community is shocked, so thank you for your prayers and.
  • Prayers to all of our family and friends. Senator Hughes. Thank you, Mr. President.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Chamber Meeting Jan 28th, 2026 at 11:02 am

New Mexico House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • And we make this prayer in your name. Amen. Amen.
  • And my thoughts and prayers, and my family's thoughts and prayers, and the thoughts and prayers of this
  • And we hold Deacon Steve in our prayers. And we remember that, in fact, we are blessed.
  • I remember the last time I saw him was last year's prayer breakfast, the Catholic prayer breakfast, and
  • And again, our thoughts and prayers and his spirit will live on in the hallways of this building as a
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

06/01/2026 - Senate Floor Session

Arizona Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Please stand for the prayer by Donna Kafer, our legislative chaplain, and remain standing for the Pledge
  • And whereas Diné College remains a living testament to the prayers and sacrifices of...
  • Diné College remains a living testament to the prayers and sacrifices of Navajo ancestors and continues
  • And I will always hold his family and his loved ones in prayer.
  • So I just want to elevate that from where I sit, that I keep them also in prayer.
Summary: The Senate opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a roll call, then approved the journal and spent much of the early session on personal privilege remarks, guest introductions, and proclamations. Recognitions included Arcadia High School’s 2026 state championship boys basketball team, the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, Diné College and Navajo sovereignty/Indigenous higher education, Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month, and Route 66’s centennial. The chamber also honored Senator Lela Alston for her long legislative career and retirement, with remarks from colleagues and a musical tribute after recess. The Senate then moved into Committee of the Whole and considered three House bills. HB 2048, dealing with orders of protection and process service, was amended and recommended do pass. HB 2398, concerning watercraft insurance requirements and penalties, was amended after debate over a floor amendment exempting some infrequent boat rentals; the amendment was adopted over opposition from Senator Epstein, and the bill was recommended do pass as amended. HB 2611, relating to child welfare and group home safety, was amended with changes requiring DCS reporting and standards for group foster homes, and was also recommended do pass as amended. On third reading, the Senate passed HB 2198, HB 2434, HB 2764, HB 2772, HB 2837, HB 2868, HB 2906, and HB 2996, with HB 2772 drawing a 17-9 vote after Senator Gonzales objected that it could affect emergency responders seeking driver’s licenses from patients. HB 2868 passed 25-1, HB 1668 passed 25-1, and the rest passed unanimously or near-unanimously. The Senate also concurred in House amendments to SB 1168, SB 1254, and SB 1668, then passed SB 1168 and SB 1254 on final reading and sent them to the Governor; SB 1668 also passed final reading and was sent to the Governor. The chamber then recessed.
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 11th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • President Corby will introduce our guest minister to open the House in prayer. Please rise.
  • We thank you for being able to take everything to you in prayer. God, you know.
  • And God, we recognize that this nation, in our revolution, that many men and women called on you in prayer
  • served in, continue to the Senate, and now with your prayers and votes, have served in, continue to
  • Speaker, prayer to him first in this order is H.R. 171 by Representative Turner. Mr.
Bills: HR257, HR258, HR259, HR260, HR261, HR262, HR263, HCR105, HCR106, HR252, HR253, HR254, HR255, HR256, HCR103, HCR104, SB83, SB143, SB155, SB228, SB283, SB295, SB338, SB388, SB408, SB431, HR84, HR188, HR205, HB302, HB597, HB819, HB1257, HB1258, SCR24, SB45, SB58, SB71, SB81, SB92, SB100, SB109, SB141, SB156, SB181, SB203, SB204, SB205, SB207, SB213, SB214, SB216, SB229, SB257, SB274, SB290, SB304, SB374, SB379, SB396, SB410, SB425, SB427, SB429, SB479, SB522, SB357, SB406, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HR9, HCR27, HCR28, HCR50, HCR62, HCR67, HCR71, HCR78, HCR81, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, SCR2, SCR20, HCR6, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB61, HB98, HB102, HB139, HB142, HB170, HB185, HB194, HB199, HB231, HB247, HB294, HB336, HB474, HB661, HB842, HB852, HB301, HB359, HB657, HB675, HB680, HB727, HB79, HB251, HB625, HB769, HB775, HB783, HB895, HB1011, HB1057, HB1155, HB1186, HB1224, HB1245, HB1247, HB1253, HB1254, HB1255, HB1256, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB8, SB10, SB11, SB12, SB13, SB14, SB16, SB17, SB18, SB20, SB21, SB22, SB40, SB48, SB55, SB69, SB75, SB77, SB78, SB85, SB102, SB115, SB133, SB140, SB148, SB151, SB165, SB169, SB170, SB185, SB197, SB200, SB217, SB235, SB278, SB280, SB291, SB300, SB303, SB315, SB324, SB330, SB411, SB416, SB420, SB436, SB438, SB449, SB455, SB456, SB477, SB489, SB521, HB646, HB824, HB341, HB682, HB766, HB926, HB998, HB1051, HB1080, HB1201, HB1223, HB603, HB940, HB1191, SB47, HB901, HR20, HR74, HB284, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB798, HB911, HB955, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1240, SB82, SB89, SB149, SB382
Summary: The House convened with 93 members present, opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, and then spent much of the morning recognizing guests and former members, including student groups, arts educators, rodeo queens, and Congressman Troy Carter, who urged members not to let partisan divisions harm Louisiana. Representative Newell also delivered a lengthy floor statement tying current voting-rights debates to civil rights concerns and warning against weakening protections for Black communities. The chamber then received Senate messages and committee reports, and several resolutions and bills were advanced or referred in routine order. A large portion of the meeting was devoted to House resolutions, many of them memorials or study requests. The House adopted resolutions supporting a physical therapy degree designation for federal loan purposes, honoring veterans who served in Honduras, extending a behavioral health courts study, seeking bridge-removal funding for U.S. 90 in St. Tammany Parish, urging DOTD studies on local traffic projects, requesting a study of rural economic development, supporting Camp Beauregard and the National Guard Youth Challenge Program, creating a permit-study committee, and asking for studies on autism services, school nurse orientation, opioid treatment in correctional settings, floodplain map updates, and care gaps for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One resolution on rent stabilization failed, and another on pregnancy-related emergency medication was returned to the calendar after questions about its implications. The chamber also concurred in or rejected several Senate amendments to House bills. Concurrences included bills on arrest warrant recall procedures, disturbing the peace near places of worship, rape and sex offense provisions, bridge naming, holiday rules, victim confidentiality, and the classic black license plate. The House rejected Senate amendments to HB 258 on dual office holding and dual employment. The most contentious item was HB 102, which would create second-degree cruelty to the elderly and persons with infirmities but was amended in the Senate to add broader first-degree murder provisions tied to firearms and public shootings; members raised concerns about self-defense, overcharging, capital punishment exposure, and fiscal impact on the public defender system. Despite those objections, supporters argued the changes would deter violent crime and protect the public, and the bill was ultimately supported in floor debate as amended.
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 2/13/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • So the prayer this morning will be offered by the amazing lady, the doctor of the house from Howard County
  • So the prayer this morning will be offered by the amazing lady, the doctor of the house from Howard County
  • just recently celebrated her bat mitzvah and insisted on learning and leading the entire 2.5-hour prayer
  • Rachel Spiegel. learning and leading the entire 2.5 hour learning and leading the entire 2.5 hour prayer
  • service in our congregation and prayer service in our congregation and did<00:19:08.240> a<00
Summary: The House convened with 125 members present, heard a prayer and opening remarks, and then proceeded through the journal, committee assignments, and several consent calendars. Introductory House Bills 1358 through 1585 were read the first time and referred to the appropriate committees, along with bond initiatives 34 through 37 and Senate Bill 14. House Bill 1215 was later reassigned to Appropriations. The House also recorded quorum calls showing 129 and later 131 members present. On third reading and final passage, House Bill 28, concerning higher education and private career schools advertising, passed 128-0. House Bill 226, establishing Department of Disabilities housing programs and affiliated foundations, passed 122-6. House Bill 229, increasing the Maryland Transportation Authority revenue bond limit, passed 96-33. No debate was recorded on these bills before the roll calls. The remainder of the session consisted largely of committee, subcommittee, delegation, caucus, and personal announcements. Committees announced upcoming voting sessions or cancellations, including Appropriations, Economic Matters, Environment and Transportation, Health, Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Rules. Members also made numerous recognitions and invitations, including a briefing on the Patuxent River sewer interceptor breakage, district nights, a Tourism Day lunch, and several birthday and family announcements. The protocol chair led a Valentine’s Day recognition of House staff, and the House then recessed until Monday, February 16 at 8:00 p.m.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama House Jan 21st, 2026

Alabama House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members, our prayer today will be given by Ed Neville.
  • With that, Alcat Prayer rally uh is today at 11:15 in front of the building.
  • With that, Alcat Prayer rally uh office.
  • With that, Alcat Prayer rally uh is<00:10:24.880> today<00:10:25.040> at<00:10:25.279><
  • And tomorrow morning, don't forget the Alcat prayer breakfast at RSA Plaza from 7 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Keywords: 1136, house, all
MD

Maryland 2026 Regular Session

House Floor Session, 1/19/2026 #1

Maryland House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • . >> The prayer will be offered today by the wonderful delegate from gorgeous Prince George's County.
  • And our prayer is that we demonstrate through our presence, our service, our passion, our will, our commitment
  • This is our prayer in your great name. Amen. >> Amen. >> Amen. [clears throat] Corin call speaker.
  • <00:02:23.440> This<00:02:23.680> is<00:02:23.840> our<00:02:24.000> prayer
  • This is our prayer in your and equity. This is our prayer in your great<00:02:25.040> name.
Summary: The House convened with the pledge of allegiance, prayer, roll call, and approval of the previous day’s journal. Members introduced a large block of House bills (331 through 380) and journalized several bill reassignments, including House Bill 174 to Environment and Transportation and House Bill 296 to Ways and Means and Economic Matters. The chamber then turned to a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day address delivered by the delegate from Calvert and Prince George’s County, which focused on Dr. King’s legacy, moral courage, rest as resistance, protecting vulnerable communities, and the need for legislators to move beyond ceremony into action on civil rights, voting rights, and justice. The speech also highlighted Maryland’s early recognition of King’s birthday, the restoration of a neglected graveyard near the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children, and the state’s history of diverse leadership. After the address, the House memorialized and journalized the speech. The remainder of the session consisted largely of announcements: caucus meetings were scheduled for the next day, including Democratic, Republican, Royal, women’s, rural, and running caucus gatherings; the women’s caucus said it was accepting numbered bills for review and possible sponsorship; and the Montgomery County delegation continued a food drive for the Upcounty Hub. Members also welcomed several guests and constituents to the gallery, including District 22 visitors, a delegate’s daughter, and a delegate’s son. The protocol chair then introduced a group of student pages from several counties and schools. The House took a second roll call, confirming 132 members present, and then adjourned on motion of the majority leader until Tuesday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m.
OK

Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session

Senate Legislative Session Apr 8th, 2026 at 01:30 pm

Oklahoma Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is the custom and tradition that we begin each session day with a prayer.
  • I will be offering today's prayer.
  • Prayer today will be the closing part of the first prayer of the Continental Congress in 1774.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jun 9th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for the prayer
  • Assemblymember Stephanie will offer today's prayer.
  • Assemblymember Stephanie will offer today's prayer.
  • I'd like to share my favorite and daily prayer from St.
Summary: The Assembly met after a quorum call and opened with prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and several guest introductions recognizing the League of Women Voters of San Francisco Youth Council, the Jane Center of Northern California, a departing UC Sacramento intern, and members of the Sam Yup Benevolent Association/Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association. The chamber then moved to the Daily File, where most items were passed and retained on file, and AB 1044 was moved to the inactive file at the author’s request. The main floor action was on ACR 91, authored by Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry, which recognized June 2025 as Portuguese Heritage Month, June 10 as the Day of Portugal, and April 18 as the Day of the Azores. Supportive remarks highlighted the long history and contributions of Portuguese Americans in California, especially in agriculture, business, public service, and culture, and Assembly Member Macedo spoke as a co-author and second-generation Portuguese American. The resolution received 64 co-authors and was adopted by voice vote. Macedo also shared Portuguese sweet bread with members, and Aguiar-Curry introduced Portuguese dignitaries and community leaders in the chamber. The remainder of the session was devoted to adjournments in memory. Members honored Phil Jerizzo, Dr. Marvin Lavelle Boomer Jr., and Elizabeth Starr, describing their public service, mentorship, community leadership, and family legacies. The Assembly then announced upcoming session dates and adjourned until Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 9 a.m.
CA

California 2025-2026 Regular Session

Assembly Floor Session Jan 27th, 2025

California House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • ask our guests and visitors in the rear of the chamber and in the gallery to please stand for the prayer
  • The day's prayer will be offered by our Assembly Chaplain, Reverend Bob Oshta.
  • We will substitute the prayer pledge and other orders of business from the 2020. 25 regular session for
  • My prayers are with you, his family, the love of his life, Mercedes, and his two sons, Riley and Casey
Keywords: 988, house, all
FL

Florida 2026 Regular Session

FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-28 (10:00AM Session)

Florida House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Members and visitors in the gallery, please rise for the prayer.
  • Today the prayer will be offered by Leader Soroy. Leader Soroy, please approach.
  • Please join me in prayer.
Keywords: 998, house, all
MS

Mississippi 2026 Regular Session

MS House Floor - 3 April, 2026; 9:00 AM

Mississippi House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • I'm going to lead us in prayer and the pledge. I'm going to lead us in prayer and the pledge.
  • Lord, we come to you this morning in prayer, and we thank you for privileges and opportunities of this
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

2026 Legislative Session - Day Six - Thursday, January 15

Missouri House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We'll begin the work day today with a prayer from Monsignor Kruicki. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
  • Your prayers, your phone calls, the emails, your gifts for Your prayers, your phone calls, the emails
Keywords: 959, house, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, July 25, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The prayer will be offered by Chaplain Kevin. >> Would you pray with me?
  • Sure of the blessings we receive when we call on your holy name, we offer ourselves and our prayers to
  • holy name, we offer ourselves<00:05:44.720> and<00:05:44.960> our<00:05:45.120> prayers
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

Senate in Session Jun 5th, 2025

Florida Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Senators and guests, please rise for the opening prayer to be given by Senator Polsky.
  • I ask you to keep this community and the injured in your prayers, as well as the two Israeli diplomatic
  • Work for the betterment of Florida, I offer the following prayer of healing.
Keywords: 999, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 24, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Speaker pro tempore: The prayer will be offered by guest Chaplain Dr.
  • WE LOVE YOU, WE EXALT YOU, WE PRAISE YOU, AND WE PRAY THIS PRAYER.
  • CERTAINLY RESPECTING ALL FAITHS, BUT WE PRAY THIS PRAYER THIS MORNING IN THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME, THAT'S
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 6th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Open the House in prayer. Please rise. Good afternoon, members, and Mr. Speaker.
  • I'm proud of him, and he will be giving the prayer today. Well, again, thank you so much.
  • So let's just bow our heads in a word of prayer.
  • It is my prayer that you give them wisdom from above and unity in their decisions.
  • I have standing to my right Pastor Neil Bernard, who did the prayer today.
Bills: HR244, HR245, HR246, HR247, HR248, HR249, HR250, HR251, HCR101, HCR102, HR223, HR224, HR225, HR226, HR227, HR229, HR230, HR231, HR232, HR234, HR235, HR236, HR237, HR238, HR239, HR240, HR241, HR242, HR243, HCR94, HCR95, HCR96, HCR97, HCR98, HCR99, HCR100, SCR31, SCR33, SCR35, SCR37, SCR56, SCR57, SB171, SB251, SB252, SB353, SB367, SB433, SB461, HR170, HR191, HR206, HR207, HR208, HR217, HCR11, HCR53, HCR60, HCR66, HCR68, HB66, HB153, HB165, HB326, HB387, HB454, HB455, HB484, HB513, HB603, HB660, HB719, HB762, HB766, HB793, HB802, HB816, HB833, HB940, HB947, HB950, HB975, HB1028, HB1039, HB1051, HB1053, HB1080, HB1201, HB1215, HB1228, HB1251, HB1252, SCR2, SB26, SB28, SB29, SB30, SB41, SB44, SB64, SB84, SB87, SB93, SB98, SB107, SB118, SB142, SB192, SB195, SB199, SB219, SB222, SB234, SB241, SB255, SB275, SB277, SB292, SB294, SB306, SB314, SB482, SB233, SB326, HR171, HCR49, HCR65, HCR72, HR37, HCR64, SCR19, SCR3, SCR6, SCR18, SCR11, SCR22, HB64, HB68, HB92, HB130, HB258, HB633, HB801, HB89, HB341, HB451, HB456, HB579, HB595, HB621, HB818, HB841, HB1064, HB1101, HB1191, SB47, SB82, SB106, SB206, SB210, SB248, SB305, SB376, SB397, SB441, SB2, SB19, SB24, SB50, SB70, SB96, SB101, SB103, SB104, SB114, SB122, SB159, SB160, SB173, SB180, SB182, SB260, SB412, SB418, SB424, SB442, SB460, SB476, SB1, SB23, SB32, SB42, SB43, SB46, SB51, SB110, SB113, SB150, SB154, SB161, SB218, SB220, SB221, SB253, SB289, SB310, SB351, SB399, SB404, SB502, HCR32, HB955, HB284, HB617, HB730, HB926, HB1125, HB1194, HB1203, HB798, HB998, HB1084, HB1223, HB646, HB824, HB901, HB79, HR20, HR74, HB59, HB306, HB366, HB393, HB458, HB577, HB582, HB605, HB614, HB682, HB733, HB752, HB773, HB911, HB996, HB1035, HB1069, HB1113, HB1140, HB1180, HB1234, HB1240, SB89, SB68, SB149
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

Senate May 11th, 2026

Louisiana Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Join me in prayer, please.
  • Join me in prayer, please.
  • The men's Bible study prayer breakfast tomorrow. It's a reunion. Y'all all come.
  • It is the men and women's prayer breakfast or prayer meeting tomorrow. All right.
  • It is the men and women's prayer breakfast or prayer meeting tomorrow. All right.
Bills: SCR63, SCR12, HB89, HB451, HB595, HB617, HB621, HB730, HB1064, HB1125, HB221, HCR58, SB106, SB206, SB248, SB441, SB104, SB122, SB180, SB260, SB424, SB476, SCR9, SCR30, SB57, SB414, SB525, SB35, SB65, SB135, SB215, SB246, SB249, SB269, SB276, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB484, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB501, SB513, HCR31, HB462, HB547, HB613, HB691, HB712, HB720, HB723, HB728, HB735, HB747, HB759, HB825, HB845, HB846, HB903, HB904, HB907, HB923, HB929, HB941, HB962, HB965, HB1036, HB287, HB370, HB515, HB521, HB570, HB1200, HB29, HB39, HB58, HB67, HB73, HB76, HB77, HB82, HB112, HB121, HB125, HB132, HB134, HB151, HB154, HB155, HB161, HB166, HB187, HB191, HB207, HB211, HB224, HB238, HB241, HB242, HB250, HB260, HB265, HB275, HB300, HB320, HB338, HB339, HB349, HB379, HB399, HB427, HB463, HB464, HB468, HB545, HB550, HB551, HB565, HB588, HB639, HB725, HB782, HB805, HB808, HB834, HB847, HB853, HB858, HB861, HB883, HB916, HB937, HB977, HB1012, HB1027, HB1044, HB1054, HB1091, HB1117, HB90, HB127, HB138, HB150, HB201, HB268, HB273, HB285, HB315, HB354, HB355, HB360, HB376, HB445, HB506, HB606, HB649, HB665, HB681, HB721, HB746, HB757, HB781, HB835, HB844, HB857, HB872, HB886, HB889, HB892, HB982, HB987, HB1037, HB1068, HB1072, HB1078, HB1085, HB1132, HB1137, HB1167, HB1174, HB1232, HB1238, HB23, HB136, HB17, HB21, HB51, HB55, HB74, HB106, HB108, HB133, HB140, HB159, HB168, HB215, HB226, HB263, HB296, HB299, HB322, HB364, HB519, HB535, HB538, HB568, HB571, HB622, HB635, HB676, HB772, HB784, HB1006, HB1018, HB1033, HB1034, HB1043, HB1070, HB1134, HB1237, HB1239, HB36, HB119, HB126, HB129, HB245, HB271, HB280, HB337, HB351, HB677, HB726, HB789, HB850, HB956, HB966, SB149, SB382
LA

Louisiana 2026 Regular Session

House of Representatives May 25th, 2026

Louisiana House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • The House will be open in prayer by Representative Torver. Please rise. Thank you.
  • The House will be open in prayer by Representative Torver. Please rise. Thank you, sir.
  • And in my prayer today is that in that moment, I always make you feel like I have a minute for you.