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US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Monday, May 5, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><02:14:53.280><c> The</c> Hakee Jeff, Democratic leader. The Hakee Jeff, Democratic leader.
- It will democratic situation in Georgia.
- This a democratic and peaceful partner.
- 02.480><c> that</c><04:44:02.718><c> we</c> Republicans and Democrats agree that we Republicans and Democrats
- </c><07:42:16.798><c> are</c> Caucus and the House Democrats are Caucus and the House Democrats are taking
PA
Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Session (Jun 29 2026)
Pennsylvania Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Attention all Democratic Senators, please report to the second-floor caucus room immediately.
- Today, every member of the Senate Democratic Caucus does.
- And this is not simply a Democratic proposal.
- , this is no longer a Democratic issue or a Republican issue.
- This is no longer a Democratic issue or a Republican issue. It is a Pennsylvania issue.
Summary:
The Senate convened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then received communications recalling it for voting session and referring gubernatorial nominations and a series of Senate and House bills and resolutions to standing committees. Leaves of absence were granted, and the chamber recessed briefly for committee meetings and party caucuses before reconvening.
On the floor, the Senate unanimously agreed to House Bill 1102 and later passed Senate Bill 1133 and Senate Bill 1303 by 50-0 votes. Several measures were set aside to their proper place in the calendar or re-referred, including Senate Bill 1182 and House Bill 928 to Appropriations. The Senate also adopted multiple amendments to Senate Bill 1372, including a technical amendment from Senator Brooks, an amendment offered on behalf of Senator Loughlin, and Senator Fontana’s amendment requiring carbon monoxide detectors in child care facilities; after amendment, Senate Bill 1372 was held over. The chamber adopted Senate Resolution 326 urging a posthumous Medal of Honor for Major Richard Winters.
During petitions and remonstrances, Senator Tartaglione urged action to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, noting it has been 20 years since the last increase. Senator Dush honored Colonel James C. Harding on his birthday, highlighting his military service and decorations. Senator Street introduced a discharge resolution to force consideration of adult-use cannabis legalization, arguing the issue has bipartisan support and should receive a vote. Senator Dush also delivered extended remarks on the Founders, John Adams, religion, and the Constitution.
Committee reports followed, including Appropriations reporting Senate Bills 1061, 1182, and 1303 as committed and House Bill 2400 as amended, and Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure reporting House Bill 2426 as committed. The Senate then considered supplemental calendars, adopting an amendment to Senate Bill 1182 and passing Senate Bill 1303 on final passage, both by 50-0 votes. The chamber was also notified of upcoming committee meetings, and it recessed until June 30, 2026, at 11 a.m., unless recalled sooner.
MO
Missouri 2026 Regular Session
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform Mar 5th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Special Committee on Property Tax Reform
Transcript Highlights:
- All right, that was ratified in 1945 under the direction of Democrat Governor Phil Donnelly.
- Until 1974, the state legislature, under the control of the Democrat Party, led by Democrat Governor
- Roger Wilson, had Senate Bill 402, sponsored by Senator Lawrence Lee, a Democrat from St.
- There was a similar bill in the House; Franklin Payne, a Democrat from St.
- The personal property tax was rammed down the wallets of Missourians by the Democrats of 1974.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 10th, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- The Democrats rushed that to a hearing and had to waive the five-day rule to hear it on Friday.
- And I know that the Democratic majority likes to say, oh, that's not true.
- So is this a victory for Republicans in rolling back the Democrats' agenda?
- And I know that the Democratic majority likes to say, oh, that's not true.
- So is this a victory for Republicans in rolling back the Democrats' agenda?
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a press event to preview the final weeks of the legislative session and criticize several Democratic proposals. Their main focus was a proposed income tax on high earners, which they said is really an income tax that could later be expanded, and which drew what they described as record opposition in public sign-ins and testimony. They also objected to other fiscal bills they said would raise costs for food, agriculture, health care, energy, labor, and consumer goods, and they argued these measures would worsen affordability and encourage people and businesses to leave Washington.
The caucus also highlighted bills they opposed on policy grounds, including measures affecting local authority over camping bans and housing permitting, an anti-initiative bill they called anti-voter, and a bill on sheriff background checks. They said they supported or were pleased to see movement on some Republican-backed measures, including tax exemptions for diapers, prepared foods, and certain licensing and continuing-education costs, as well as a repeal of last year’s services tax. They also said the Senate’s move to roll back the estate tax was a partial step in the right direction, though not enough to offset the proposed income tax.
A major portion of the event centered on child welfare and the Keeping Families Together Act. Republicans criticized a House bill they said only partially addresses the “imminent harm” standard and does not adequately protect children in drug-affected homes, citing recent fatalities and critical incidents. They said they will keep pushing for changes and also mentioned support for adding fentanyl to the child endangerment statute. In closing, they said they would continue floor fights over the next week, and House Republicans announced they will issue their own media credentials to promote press access in Olympia.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Balancing the Budget – Minority Leader Mark Johnson Jun 16th, 2025
Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- The Senate has always been one of those places where, uh, Republicans and Democrats will go to each other's
- The Senate has always been one of those places where, uh, Republicans and Democrats will go to each other's
- The Senate has always been one of those places where, uh, Republicans and Democrats will go to each other's
- Those places where, uh, Republicans and Democrats will go to each other's office and sit down and talk
- Republican, Democrat, whoever it may be, and just talking them through what's happening here.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 29, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- Democratic Member Edmonds. Here. Representatives Abbott. Here. Aristede. Here. Baker. Here. Booth.
- Democratic Ranking Member Edmonds? Yes. Representative Abbott? Yes. Aristide? Yes. Baker? Yes.
- Democratic Ranking Member Edmonds? Yes. Representative Abbott? Yes. Aristide? Yes. Baker? Yes.
- Democratic Ranking Member Edmonds? Yes. Representatives Abbott? Yes. Aristide? Yes. Baker? Yes.
- Democratic Ranking Member Edmonds? Yes. Representative Abbott? Yes. Aristide? Yes. Baker? Yes.
Summary:
The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee met with a quorum and considered several health-related bills. HB 887, reducing medical marijuana registry card fees to $15 for honorably discharged veterans, drew support from veterans’ advocates and cannabis groups as a way to lower a financial barrier to care; it passed 18-0 and was reported favorably. HB 733, a Department of Health bill covering medical marijuana treatment center setbacks, physician certification renewals, low-THC/cannabis definitions, emergency license suspension for certain murder-related arrests, dental loan repayment area definitions, Early Steps policy cleanup, and autism microcredential eligibility, received mixed testimony from cannabis advocates who objected to some marijuana-related changes and zoning impacts; it also passed 18-0. HB 259, removing the $1,500 cap on pre-treatment funds held in trust by chiropractic physicians, was described as a free-market change supported by chiropractic groups and passed 18-0.
The committee also approved PCS for HB 1443, creating a statewide Parkinson’s Disease Registry within the existing Parkinson’s Disease Research Institute and adding appointments to the consortium board, with USF support and no opposition; it passed 18-0. HB 1445, the related public records exemption for the registry, adopted an amendment adding the required public necessity statement and sunset date of October 2, 2031, then passed 18-0. HB 1309, which would standardize and speed patient access to medical records and align nursing home timelines with federal requirements, drew opposition from an information systems group concerned about data mining and portal access, while supporters argued it would improve patient access and care coordination; it passed 17-1 and was reported favorably. The meeting then adjourned.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, December 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Democrats will this nation alive.
- And you know, a Democrat this place.
- Apparently, the Democratic amendments.
- different</c> Democrats want a very different Democrats want a very different government.<03:22:49.600
- ><c> we</c> countless Democratic administrations, we countless Democratic administrations, we have<05
OR
Oregon 2026 Regular Session
Attorney General Rayfield Press Event: Medicaid Fraud Enforcement Record Jun 23rd, 2026
Transcript Highlights:
- staff from your office were able to attend a meeting with federal officials that a number of other Democratic
- I don't care whether you're a Republican or Democrat.
- effort by the Trump administration where they are looking to, you know, that a number of other Democratic
- All the Democratic agee six, save for a handful, got an invitation late that day, making traveling there
- I don't care whether you're a Republican or Democrat.
Summary:
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield held a press event marking National Health Care Fraud Takedown Day to highlight the state’s Medicaid fraud enforcement work and announce four new criminal filings. He said the Oregon Department of Justice’s Medicaid Fraud Unit, which includes investigators, auditors, attorneys, data analysts, and a nurse investigator, has secured hundreds of convictions and settlements since 2010 and recently received additional staffing from the legislature. He framed the work as bipartisan and aimed at protecting vulnerable Oregonians, recovering taxpayer dollars, and deterring fraud.
The announced cases involved alleged provider or vendor fraud rather than Medicaid recipients: Ed Morgan of Beaverton was charged in connection with housing assistance funds tied to a health-related social needs program; Linda Thomas and her company, Gateway of Willamette Valley, were charged with billing Medicaid for day support services not provided; and Amanda Thorne, a former Lane County employee, was charged with using a government credit card for personal purchases. Rayfield also noted recent progress in other cases, including a nurse who pleaded no contest to false billing and theft and was sentenced to jail, probation, and restitution, and a medical transportation company owner recently charged with billing for services not provided.
In response to questions, Rayfield said Oregon staff attended a federal meeting on Medicaid fraud despite late notice and political tensions, emphasizing that fraud enforcement should remain bipartisan. He said the federal landscape is complicated by cuts to enforcement staff even as there is talk of increased enforcement, and that states have had to step up. He also said Oregon’s managed care system has not been a major barrier to investigations, which typically begin with complaints and are developed with partner agencies. No votes or formal legislative actions were taken at the event.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Feb 19th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Resolution 8675, recognizing the shared democratic values of the peoples of Washington State and
- institutions, cultural identity, and right to choose their independence, democratic institutions, cultural
- and determination of the Ukrainian people and their armed forces in defending their nation and democratic
- People and their armed forces in defending their nation and democratic future.
- Ukraine is a free and democratic state and deserves to be self-governed.
Summary:
The Senate approved the previous day’s Journal and referred committee reports and newly introduced measures as designated. Among the introductions, Senate Bill 6354 was read and sent to the Committee on Ways and Means. The chamber then moved to resolutions.
Senate Resolution 8692, recognizing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week/Month, was adopted after remarks emphasizing motorcycle safety, the charitable work of riders, and the need for drivers to watch for motorcycles and use caution. Senate Resolution 8675, recognizing the shared democratic values of Washington State and Ukraine, was also adopted. Supportive remarks highlighted Ukraine’s endurance, the impact of the war on civilians and soldiers, and solidarity with Ukrainian Americans and the people of Ukraine.
After adopting the Ukraine resolution, the Senate welcomed members and representatives of the United Ukrainian community in the gallery. The session then adjourned without objection until 12:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> partnership for our shared democratic partnership for our shared democratic ideals.<02:08:28.960
- 52.479><c> other</c> Democrats, Republicans, and other Democrats, Republicans, and other leaders<02:16
- 02:27:34.800><c> working</c> Democratic priorities will help working Democratic priorities will help
- </c><05:09:01.920><c> I</c> protect key democratic priorities. I protect key democratic priorities.
- </c> Democratic candidates. Democratic candidates.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Democrats rise in protest to place in the journal their deep frustration with the events that
- This bill was moved by Senate Republicans without a full and meaningful dialogue with the Democratic
- Senate Democrats wanted to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of many of our constituents were
- This bill was moved by Senate Republicans without a full and meaningful dialogue with the Democratic
- Senate Democrats wanted to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of many of our constituents were
WV
West Virginia 2026 Regular Session
WV Senate Judiciary Committee in Session Mar 10th, 2026 at 03:04 pm
Transcript Highlights:
- Why is the Democrat Z is an independent?
- or a Libertarian, or— A Republican or a Democrat or Libertarian or whoever?
- Okay, yeah, the way it is right now, you can't switch from Democrat to Republican, Republican to Democrat
- , Libertarian to Democrat, Mountain Party to whatever for that 60-day period.
- to Republican, Republican to Democrat, within 60 days.
Summary:
The committee first took up House Bill 4198, which would require employers to use E-Verify to confirm new hires’ work authorization and impose escalating penalties for violations, including warnings, debarment from state contracts, loss of business licenses, and other sanctions. Counsel and senators raised extensive drafting concerns, including circular language, conflicts with existing record-retention provisions, unclear references to “seeks to employ,” possible application to babysitters, lawn care, and other casual or household arrangements, and uncertainty about how the bill would work for employers who never actually complete a hire. The bill sponsor defended the measure as a way to strengthen compliance with existing law, protect employers who use E-Verify in good faith, and deter illegal hiring. After debate, a motion to table the bill failed on a roll call vote, 6 in favor and 10 opposed, and the chair then announced the bill would be sent to a subcommittee to be cleaned up, with instructions to resolve the drafting conflicts and other ambiguities.
The committee then turned to House Bill 4710, with an amendment, which would require a person to be registered with a political party or as an independent 210 days before filing a certificate of candidacy. Counsel explained that the change would lengthen the current 60-day requirement and would affect both party-switching and independent candidacies, making it harder for candidates to change affiliation shortly before an election. Senators asked about how the 210-day period would work relative to the primary and general election filing deadlines, and counsel clarified that it would be measured backward from the relevant filing dates. The discussion focused on the practical effect of the bill as a “sore loser” measure and on the timing rules for candidacy filings.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, July 2, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- For months, we've heard Democrats claim that the sky was falling.
- 02:16:50.240><c> that</c><02:16:50.479><c> we're</c> Democrats are telling you that we're Democrats are
- House Democrats one thing for certain.
- Speaker, my Democrat colleagues Mr. Mr.
- Speaker, over a 100 Democratic Um m Mr.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider S.298, to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to relocate 30 percent of the employees assigned to headquarters to duty stations outside the Washington metropolitan area, S.300, to improve accoun Feb 12th, 2025 at 08:30 am
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- So we are trying to be More effective and efficient in that the Democrats and Republicans will have an
- Today's markup, but then as we move forward as well, we will be able to work between the Democrats and
- Democrats and Republicans alike understand that SBA needs to meet small business owners where they are
- I'm pleased, and all Democrats are pleased, to be able to work together on this important legislation
- Small businesses, like Senator Shaheen said, I don't know if they're Democrat or Republican.
Keywords:
employee relocation, headquarters, Small Business Administration, Washington metropolitan area, telework, cost reduction, rural markets, geographic diversity, disaster loans, accountability, reporting, loan forgiveness, federal funding, SBA reforms, small business, disaster assistance, transparency, report publication, government accountability
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, January 9, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Democratic Party.
- If you put your money into a Democratic corporation, you expect Democratic dividends.
- you expect Democratic Corporation you expect Democratic<05:37:11.360><c> de</c> Democratic de Democratic
- <05:37:17.280><c> two</c><05:37:17.558><c> of</c> Democrats two of Democrats two of them<05:37:19.360
- </c> aspects of the democratic aspects of the democratic base<05:43:06.958><c> and</c> base and base
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, May 20, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- We just need a few from Democrats.
- because Democrats engaged in the did?
- Under Democratic control of the night.
- These are in unique to the Democrats.
- </c> precedents that Democrats themselves precedents that Democrats themselves have<02:53:24.000><c>
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Pro Forma Floor Session Jan 26th, 2026
Washington Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- And whereas India has a strong tradition of maintaining democratic ideals through robust checks on those
- For more than three quarters of a century, India has upheld democratic ideals and minority rights through
- principles Than ever that we recommit ourselves to the democratic principles that define us.
- And it's not just a celebration of democratic values, but it's this celebration, acknowledgement, and
- Caucus will convene at 1:10 for the Democrats.
Summary:
The Senate convened with roll call, page introductions, the Pledge of Allegiance, and prayers offered by representatives of the Islamic Center of Olympia. The chamber then suspended Rule 46 so committees could meet during the pro forma session, approved the previous day’s journal, received a message from the Secretary of State certifying initiative I-26-001, and referred Substitute Senate Bill 5292 (Family Medical Rights) and Senate Bill 6301 (supervision of line) to the designated committees.
The Senate adopted Senate Resolution 8674 recognizing the 77th Republic Day of India. Supportive remarks emphasized India’s constitution, democratic values, and the contributions of Indian Americans in Washington in business, public service, culture, and civic life. After adoption, the Senate welcomed the Consul General of India in Seattle and members of the Indian American community in the gallery.
The Senate also adopted Senate Resolution 8664 recognizing youth sports. The resolution highlighted the benefits of organized athletics for youth well-being, academic engagement, and mental health, while noting disparities in access, the need for trained coaches and injury prevention, and the value of adaptive and emerging sports. Senator Nobles and others spoke in support, stressing inclusion, belonging, and the importance of investing in youth. The Senate then welcomed youth sports and equity groups in the gallery and adjourned until the next day.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Because Democrats love to break quorum.
- Because you, Democrats, would you, did you say love to break quorum? Love to break quorum.
- It's not just the Democrats. Anybody can break quorum.
- But the Democrats are the only ones that did it.
- So, let's just say in 30 years, when the Democrats flip this state, are you going to be okay with these
Bills:
HB18
Keywords:
HB 18, Texas Legislature, quorum break, quorum-busting, legislative walkout, absent legislators, political contributions, campaign finance, political expenditures, legislative caucus, specific-purpose committee, Texas Ethics Commission, civil penalty, show cause order, district court, Fifteenth Court of Appeals, session fundraising, travel lodging food expenses, legislative session, compelled attendance
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Thursday, June 26, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- House Democrats and Senate Democrats are united to stop this big ugly bill.
- </c> those values that have under Democratic those values that have under Democratic and<00:54:07.599
- </c> got Republicans, we've got Democrats. got Republicans, we've got Democrats.
- </c><06:21:50.958><c> It's</c> Is that Republican or Democrat? It's Is that Republican or Democrat?
- Is that Republican or Democrat?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 4/24/25
Transcript Highlights:
- But it is our obligation in this body to protect communities and safeguard democratic self-governance
- </c> communities and safeguard democratic communities and safeguard democratic self-governance<00:17:
- I want to Democrat announced a pair of bills to protect federal workers, but I think those both have
- I want to Democrat announced a pair of bills to protect federal workers, but I think those both have
- I want to Democrat announced a pair of bills to protect federal workers, but I think those both have
Summary:
Sen. Erin Maye Quade, Rep. Esther Abad, and other Minnesota DFL legislators held a press event focused on responding to Trump administration and federal Republican actions that they said threaten health care, education, housing, public health, and other state services. Speakers argued Minnesota must not make “false trade-offs” between core services and should instead protect programs like Medicaid, school funding, disability services, nutrition, and public health by raising additional revenue and closing tax breaks for wealthy individuals and corporations.
Rep. Abad and others outlined possible revenue options, including a fifth-tier income tax, a corporate rate match, closing tax exemptions for luxury items and second homes, a social media tax, and ending data center tax exemptions. They said these measures would not fully replace possible federal cuts, but could help mitigate harm and preserve services. Several speakers also criticized Republican opposition to tax increases and said the state should ask wealthy taxpayers and corporations to contribute more.
Testimony from Olivia Dylan, a laid-off Minnesota Department of Health epidemiologist, described the impact of federal public health funding cuts and MDH layoffs on outbreak response, nursing home support, lab work, and tribal public health. Sean Leaden of SEIU Local 284 described low pay and staffing shortages among hourly school workers and said underfunding has hurt students and employees. Sen. Doran Clark and Rep. Emma Greenman framed the issue as both a budget and democracy question, arguing that federal cuts and attacks on public programs undermine self-governance and community well-being. In response to questions, speakers said Minnesota cannot fully backfill expected federal Medicaid losses, but can use state tools to reduce harm and should press Republicans to identify what services they would cut instead.