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TX

Texas 89th Regular

Senate Session (Part I) Apr 28th, 2025

Texas Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • A lot of that, in close combat, can suffocate you. But we were used to the baton, for example.
  • individuals' actions beyond doing business with transmission businesses are not impacted in an effort to combat
Bills: SCR46, SB31, SB39, SB227, SB330, SB401, SB407, SB467, SB482, SB500, SB506, SB512, SB527, SB584, SB619, SB636, SB646, SB647, SB648, SB659, SB663, SB715, SB732, SB758, SB801, SB816, SB847, SB870, SB884, SB1020, SB1055, SB1065, SB1137, SB1169, SB1181, SB1283, SB1383, SB1395, SB1410, SB1433, SB1490, SB1558, SB1574, SB1626, SB1666, SB1718, SB1727, SB1756, SB1757, SB1845, SB1924, SB1964, SB1972, SB2018, SB2031, SB2075, SB2076, SB2080, SB2111, SB2117, SB2154, SB2161, SB2173, SB2206, SB2225, SB2253, SB2268, SB2314, SB2322, SB2351, SB2371, SB2476, SB2533, SB2540, SB2570, SB2589, SB2623, SB2658, SB2660, SB2692, SB2693, SB2717, SB2722, SB2753, SB2779, SB2877, SB2880, SB2900, SB2920, SB3031, HJR4, SB5, SB260, SB1786, SJR3, SJR18, SB1, SJR36, SJR50, SJR63, SJR84, SJR59, SCR12, SCR39, SCR46, SCR48, SCR19, SB2023, SB62, SB666, SB847, SB284, SB854, SB1073, SB810, SB1505, SB583, SB1502, SB507, SB1026, SB1433, SB1434, SB1376, SB1585, SB1772, SB2016, SB1163, SB619, SB1122, SB732, SB731, SB397, SB508, SB1436, SB287, SB261, SB1882, SB393, SB1791, SB529, SB209, SB2429, SB1999, SB511, SB2309, SB510, SB1924, SB2253, SB2018, SB2206, SB584, SB1085, SB1490, SB2314, SB2046, SB1975, SB2717, SB1262, SB1524, SB1137, SB636, SB2056, SB1558, SB884, SB227, SB517, SB1200, SB1410, SB1626, SB1845, SB1863, SB2681, SB2200, SB2199, SB1757, SB2050, SB2458, SB2201, SB1055, SB2660, SB2662, SB1065, SB801, SB2533, SB3014, SB3013, SB758, SB648, SB647, SB512, SB1721, SB2268, SB2366, SB1013, SB2692, SB2570, SB2797, SB2111, SB2371, SB2383, SB646, SB1169, SB1754, SB1718, SB2779, SB2004, SB1756, SB2119, SB527, SB2322, SB2448, SB1777, SB1283, SB407, SB2392, SB2076, SB2786, SB3031, SB2877, SB2876, SB2284, SB2225, SB1540, SB2920, SB2929, SB1395, SB1972, SB2540, SB2742, SB2595, SB2217, SB2117, SB715, SB2330, SB1964, SB1383, SB500, SB1640, SB2001, SB2080, SB2722, SB506, SB2514, SB2623, SB2658, SB1574, SB2900, SB2753, SB2398, SB401, SB1241, SB2927, SB2173, SB2538, SB898, SB467, SB1449, SB2529, SB1531, SB2846, SB2476, SB2031, SB986, SB1181, SB2075, SB2154, SB2864, SB31, SB2880, SB1359, SB2386, SB771, SB2844, SB2550, SB1351, SB1423, SB1931, SB2245, SB2589, SB2707, SB2807, SB2351, SB410, SB659, SB816, SB2776, SB2693, SB2580, SB1980, SB1886, SB1234, SB739, SB482, SB456, SB127, SB1666, SB2843, SB2801, SB800, SB2055, SB784, SB2986, SB735, SB1012, SB324, SB2926, SB2938, SB2007, SB2138, SB1242, HJR4, HB135, HB1109, SCR30, SCR3, SB2615, SB1049, SB2310, SB1224, SB2972, SB1568, SB2841, SB2885, SB3016, SB2858, SB2610, SB2139, SB1856, SB2035, SB2308, SB2306, SB2041, SB1528, SB1681, SB1141, SB2401, SB2530, SB2375, SB547, SB1266, SB1373, SB1467, SB2069, SB2269, SB2480, SB2544, SB672, SB904, SB2695, SB2891, SB2422, SB2543, SB1854, SB317, SB2539, SB2532, SB2925, SB1250, SB2082, SB2203, SB457, SB2357, HCR35, HCR64
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • And as the state is combating the affordability crisis, we see this as an integral strategy to mitigate
  • And as the state is combating the affordability crisis, we see this as an integral strategy to mitigate
Summary: The Assembly Committee on Utilities and Energy heard several bills focused on grid reliability, affordability, clean energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization. AB 222, by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan, would require more data reporting on data centers and aim to prevent ratepayers from bearing related grid costs; supporters said better information is needed to plan for rapidly growing electricity demand from AI and data centers, while opponents warned about privacy, security, trade-secret, and cost-shifting concerns. The bill passed the committee on a 13-4 vote, with the roll left open for absent members. AB 941, by Assemblymember Bonta, would impose a 270-day timeline for CPUC review of priority transmission projects to speed clean-energy infrastructure buildout. Supporters argued that transmission delays are slowing California’s climate goals and raising costs, while opponents raised concerns about CEQA process, staffing, and prioritization. The bill passed 15-0. AB 1191, by Assemblymember Tangipa, would make existing large hydroelectric facilities eligible for the Renewable Portfolio Standard; supporters framed it as a way to lower rates and ease affordability pressures, while opponents said it would undermine the purpose of the RPS by substituting existing resources for new renewable development. That bill failed on a 4-11 vote. AB 1280, by Assemblymember Garcia, would expand state grant programs to support thermal energy storage projects for industrial decarbonization. Supporters said it would help modernize manufacturing, cut pollution in disadvantaged communities, and preserve jobs, with broad support from environmental and clean manufacturing groups and no opposition testimony. The bill passed 17-0. AB 1117, by Assemblymember Schultz, would require the CPUC to offer optional dynamic electricity rate tariffs for customers to shift usage away from peak periods; supporters said it could lower bills and improve grid efficiency, while utilities said they were not opposed to the concept but wanted more flexibility and time in the regulatory process. That bill passed 14-0. The committee also approved its consent calendar and other noncontroversial items, with several measures moving forward unanimously.
CA
Transcript Highlights:
  • will be assigned to the California Highway Patrol's Computer Crimes Investigation Unit to assist in combating
  • Unit with additional personnel, resources, and capabilities, the unit will enhance its ability to combat
Summary: The Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Public Safety heard several items focused on youth safety and law enforcement resources. The committee first took up tribal youth diversion programs, with the Legislative Analyst’s Office describing the Tribal Youth Diversion Grant Program and its two cohorts of grantees funded through the Board of State and Community Corrections. Tribal representatives from the Yurok Tribe and San Pasqual Band of Indians testified that diversion, tribal courts, school partnerships, mentoring, and culturally grounded services helped reduce truancy and justice-system involvement, but that short-term funding interruptions and limited capacity prevented them from serving all youth in need. Committee members discussed the importance of early intervention, tribal-state court collaboration, and possible misidentification of Native youth in the justice system. The committee then heard the California Highway Patrol’s overview of surge operations supporting local crime suppression, including organized retail theft. CHP reported that its surge teams have been used in response to mutual aid requests and cited arrests, stolen vehicle recoveries, and firearm seizures in Oakland, Bakersfield, and San Bernardino. Members asked about demand for these operations and whether CHP could meet requests without affecting other duties; CHP said requests have increased and are accepted when resources allow. The committee also heard CHP’s request for a $5 million General Fund augmentation and 12 positions for its Computer Crimes Investigation Unit to make child sexual abuse material and human trafficking investigations a higher priority. CHP cited rising cybertip volumes, a case involving AI-generated CSAM, and the need for more investigators and forensic capacity. A larger portion of the hearing focused on the Internet Crimes Against Children task forces and a separate $5 million ongoing General Fund proposal for Cal OES to continue the program. Task force commanders from Sacramento, San Diego, Silicon Valley, and Fresno described rapidly growing cybertip volumes, heavy caseloads, forensic backlogs, and the need for training and equipment for affiliate agencies statewide. They emphasized that the ICAC model relies on local partnerships, deconfliction, and subject-matter expertise to identify victims, execute warrants, and rescue children, and they gave examples of cases that led to arrests and child rescues. Members generally supported the work but raised questions about overlap between CHP and ICAC efforts, the need for broader statewide collaboration, and whether more resources should be directed to task forces and victim services. A public commenter also urged expansion of homeless youth exploitation services and the California Youth Crisis Line.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • It's important to note that non-disclosure of criminal records can also help combat stigma and discrimination
  • trafficking unit which has been recognized both nationally and internationally in our efforts to combat
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

March 13, 2025 - 01:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Legislature has taken numerous steps to combat this predicted shortfall, including increasing funding
  • So first I want to say, we're looking for tools in the toolbox to combat two things: the overall umbrella
Summary: The Health Professions and Programs Subcommittee heard and advanced several health care bills. HB 909, joining the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, was presented with a strike-all amendment and reported favorably as amended by a 13-0 vote. HB 911, the related public records exemption protecting certain biological information, was also adopted and reported favorably as amended by a 14-0 vote. CS for HB 597, allowing schools to procure and administer glucagon for students with diabetes under trained personnel, passed unanimously 14-0 after a technical amendment. HB 519, aligning state law with federal language on controlled substances administered by paramedics, passed as amended 14-0. The committee then took up HB 919 on nursing education programs. Sponsor Rep. Overdorf argued the bill would create accountability for underperforming nursing schools by requiring remediation, tuition refunds in the lowest-performing programs, and public reporting of passage rates. Supporters said it would improve quality and protect students from debt without licensure success, while opponents from private nursing schools warned it could close programs and reduce nurse supply. After extensive debate, the bill was reported favorably 15-0. HB 1553, which would require health care providers to submit identified uterine fibroid data so the Department of Health can implement the research database previously authorized by law, passed unanimously 15-0. The final bill, HB 883, would allow psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to practice autonomously; supporters said it would expand access to mental health care, especially in rural and underserved areas, while opponents raised concerns about quality and physician oversight. After lengthy testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably 14-3.
NM

New Mexico 2025 Regular Session

Senate - Judiciary Mar 1st, 2025

Senate Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • Significantly enhance the state's ability to combat organized criminal activity.
  • This expansion would strengthen New Mexico's efforts to combat criminal organizations on multiple fronts
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

Hearings to examine the Arctic and Greenland's geostrategic importance to U.S. interests. Feb 12th, 2025 at 09:00 am

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Transcript Highlights:
  • The Center for Combat Medicine and Battlefield Research at CU Boulder. the medical center at CU Anschutz
  • So what's your sense for all the panelists on infrastructure in the Arctic to combat what is a very,
Summary: The meeting convened by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation focused on the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States. This issue, first raised by President Trump in 2019, has gained renewed significance amidst shifting global dynamics and the strategic importance of Greenland in relation to transatlantic trade routes and national security. The members discussed the geopolitical implications of Greenland's position, especially given the increasing influence of China and Russia in the Arctic region. Notably, the urgency to address military presence and icebreaker capabilities in the Arctic was a major point of contention, with a call for a new fleet to counter foreign dominance in the area.
DE

Delaware 2025-2026 Regular Session

Senate Corrections & Public Safety Committee Meeting Jun 17th, 2026

Corrections & Public Safety

Transcript Highlights:
  • NICB is a 115-year-old national nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to combating insurance fraud
Bills: HB351
Summary: The Senate Corrections and Public Safety Committee met in hybrid format but did not have a quorum, so it held approval of the May 13 and June 10 minutes. The committee heard House Bill 351, sponsored by Senator Brown, which would update Delaware law on vehicle security circumvention devices. The bill would criminalize the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of devices used to bypass keyless entry and push-to-start vehicle security systems, while exempting certified users such as locksmiths, mechanics, dealerships, repossession agents, and law enforcement. Senator Brown said the measure is intended to address modern vehicle theft methods and increase penalties for first and repeat offenses. Testimony in support came from Howard Handler of the National Insurance Crime Bureau and Sergeant Mike Ripple of the Delaware State Police. Handler said Delaware has seen more than 1,600 vehicle thefts in 2025 and that organized theft rings increasingly use key programming and relay devices, often in under a minute. Ripple said the devices are easily purchased online, are being used in Delaware and nearby states, and have contributed to a sharp rise in auto thefts, especially involving certain makes such as Jeeps, Hondas, and Toyotas. Committee members asked about enforcement, online sales restrictions, and whether similar laws in other states have been effective; witnesses said the technology is new and that comparable laws have been enacted in states such as New Jersey and Michigan, though no effectiveness data was available. During public comment, Robert Overmiller spoke in favor of the bill, saying criminals will always find ways to exploit new technology. Several committee members indicated support for the measure, but no vote was taken because the committee lacked a quorum. The meeting ended with a motion to adjourn.
FL

Florida 2025 Regular Session

April 1, 2025 - 04:00 PM

Transcript Highlights:
  • We commend efforts of law enforcement to combat the scourge of human trafficking, especially trafficking
Summary: The committee heard three member bills. CS/HB 1095 would create a criminal offender substance abuse pilot program in Hillsborough County for probationers ordered to abstain from drugs and alcohol, with frequent testing, immediate arrest for violations, and a cap of 150 participants. An amendment removed the fiscal impact by eliminating an appropriation and directing any appropriated funds to the administering entity; the amendment and bill both passed, and the bill was reported favorably as a committee substitute. CS/HB 1455 would establish mandatory minimum sentences for repeat sexual offenders or predators who commit specified sexual offenses, including 10-year and 20-year minimums depending on the offense, with no gain time or discretionary early release. The only public testimony was in support from the Smart Justice Alliance. The committee approved the bill 11-1 and reported it favorably. CS/HB 1283 would make the sex trafficking of a child under 12 or a mentally incapacitated person a capital felony punishable by death or life imprisonment. Members questioned the fiscal impact, housing on death row, and how the death penalty process would work; the sponsor said the bill was aimed at the worst offenders and that current law already provides mandatory life for trafficking a child under 12. Public testimony included opposition from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and support from the Smart Justice Alliance. After debate focused on constitutionality and the death penalty, the committee passed the bill 10-3 and reported it favorably.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

November 2025 State Budget and Economic Forecast Presentation - 12/04/25

Minnesota Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • We want to take strong measures to combat fraud.
  • all of the work the independent audit that the governor ordered a day ago. take strong measures to combat
  • I take strong measures to combat fraud.
  • <01:42:05.440> been<01:42:05.600> done<01:42:05.760> to<01:42:05.920> combat
  • much work that has been done to combat much work that has been done to combat fraud.<01:42:07.360
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
TX

Texas 89th 1st C.S.

State Affairs Jul 22nd, 2025

State Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • represent about 34,000 boots on the ground, line-level officers that are out there every single day combating
  • I'm an Air Force combat veteran. I did do a tour in... ...Afghanistan. And why am I here?
  • I don't know... and founder, who served honorably as a combat medic in the Army.
  • , not to mention how many people did we have testify, or how many could we have testify as far as combat
  • ...combat war vets, such as my great-grandfather.
Bills: SB 5, SB 11, SB 12
Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs took up Senate Bill 5, which Senator Perry described as a ban on intoxicating THC consumer products while preserving legal CBD, CBG, hemp seed, hemp seed protein powder, and hemp seed oil products. Perry argued that most retail THC products are already illegal under federal law, that the industry has used loopholes and misleading labeling to sell high-potency products, and that regulation would be ineffective because chemists can quickly alter formulations. He also said the bill would steer people with medical needs toward the Texas Compassionate Use Program (T-Cup), which he and other supporters described as the proper physician-guided alternative. Committee members and witnesses repeatedly discussed the distinction between legal hemp-derived products and intoxicating THC products, and Perry said the bill would not touch non-consumable hemp uses such as fiber and clothing. Invited testimony came from law enforcement and medical witnesses who supported the bill. Texas Police Chiefs Association representative Steve Dye, Kaufman County District Attorney Early Wiley, and Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne all said regulation would be too costly, too complex, and ultimately unenforceable, while a ban would be clearer and easier to enforce. They cited overloaded DPS labs, the need for expensive private testing, limited police and prosecutor resources, and the difficulty of keeping up with constantly changing cannabinoids and out-of-state products. Hawthorne and Wiley described raids and investigations involving warehouses, retail stores, cash seizures, and products they said were marketed to young people and often mislabeled or imported from other states. They also said the bill would help law enforcement by creating a clearer legal line and protecting legitimate CBD/CBG businesses. Dr. Lindy McGee, speaking for the Texas Medical Association and Texas Pediatric Society, testified that retail THC products pose serious risks to children and adolescents, including addiction, impaired brain development, psychosis, suicide attempts, self-harm, accidental toddler ingestions, and possible long-term cognitive effects. She said there is no effective medication treatment for THC addiction comparable to nicotine cessation tools, and she supported restrictions such as child-resistant packaging, no marketing to minors, and age limits, while opposing criminal penalties for possession by minors. Senators asked follow-up questions about brain development, memory, dementia risk, pregnancy, and cardiovascular effects. No vote was taken during the portion provided, and the committee continued with invited testimony and questions.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Taxes Committee 2/27/25

Taxes

Transcript Highlights:
  • Minnesota taxpayers and runs counter to efforts being made by this legislature and administration to combat
  • Minnesota taxpayers and runs counter to efforts being made by this legislature and administration to combat
  • Minnesota taxpayers and runs counter to efforts being made by this legislature and administration to combat
  • 47:32.160> and<00:47:32.359> administration<00:47:33.359> to<00:47:33.599> combat
  • legislature and administration to combat legislature and administration to combat waste<00:47:34.640
Bills: HF1277, HF1006
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 02/18/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • 2024, the legislature passed much-needed clarification and authority around the OIG's mission to combat
  • The legislature passed much-needed clarification and authority around the OIG's mission to combat fraud
  • proposals will build off the work that's already been done, especially in 2023 and 2024, and help combat
  • 2023 and 2024 been done especially in 2023 and 2024 and<01:41:43.639> help<01:41:43.960> combat
  • fraud<01:41:44.719> waste<01:41:44.960> and<01:41:45.119> abuse and help combat
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
US

US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US House Floor Proceedings (Friday, January 3, 2025)

US Federal House Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • health insurance to veterans suffering from toxic exposure, championed the largest investment in combating
  • > climate<02:15:29.119> crisis<02:15:29.719> in<02:15:29.880> the in combating
  • the climate crisis in the in combating the climate crisis in the history<02:15:30.400> of<02:
  • The bill would combat big pharma price gouging of the American people by increasing the number of drugs
  • /c><04:25:29.439> builds<04:25:29.840> upon<04:25:30.080> the The bill would combat
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee 5/6/25

Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • <00:58:28.960> worker<00:58:29.280> m<00:58:29.680> worker in combating worker
  • m worker in combating worker m worker mclassification<00:58:30.799> in<00:58:31.040> this<
  • on the front affiliates and are are on the front lines<00:58:37.200> of<00:58:37.440> combating
  • <00:58:37.839> this<00:58:38.079> fraudulent lines of combating this fraudulent lines
  • of combating this fraudulent practice.<00:58:39.359> Thank<00:58:39.520> you<00:58:39.599
Bills: HF3228, HF2441
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Elections - 02/27/25

Elections

Transcript Highlights:
  • federal assistance has been key in helping states and local governments increase election security and combat
  • ...helping states and local governments increase election security and combat disinformation and investigate
  • session, staff focused on the important role that CISA does play in helping Minnesota identify and combat
  • does play in helping Minnesota identify does play in helping Minnesota identify and<00:35:43.680> combat
  • <00:35:44.040> election<00:35:44.960> uh and combat election uh and combat election
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 02/11/25

State and Local Government

Transcript Highlights:
  • Minnesota has a fraud problem, and establishing a state Office of Inspector General is a key component to combat
  • generals embedded within state agencies that are hired by and report to commissioners is insufficient to combat
  • generals embedded within state agencies that are hired by and report to commissioners is insufficient to combat
  • generals embedded within state agencies that are hired by and report to commissioners is insufficient to combat
  • generals embedded within state agencies that are hired by and report to commissioners is insufficient to combat
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Committee on Human Services - 01/22/25

Human Services

Transcript Highlights:
  • committee today is to understand what are the resources, abilities, and progress that's been made in combating
  • committee today is to understand what are the resources, abilities, and progress that's been made in combating
  • committee today is to understand what are the resources, abilities, and progress that's been made in combating
  • committee today is to understand what are the resources, abilities, and progress that's been made in combating
  • committee today is to understand what are the resources, abilities, and progress that's been made in combating
Keywords: 1187, senate, all
Summary: The Human Services Committee met on January 22, 2025, to focus early in session on waste, fraud, abuse, and program integrity in Minnesota human services programs. The chair said taxpayers expect funds to reach people in need and asked the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) to present on resources, progress, and possible solutions. Members also asked the auditors to note where the legislature or agencies had already taken action to address prior findings. OLA staff summarized recent reports on grants management and oversight. They said noncompliance with grants policies has been pervasive across agencies, including problems at DHS in conflict-of-interest documentation and pre-award financial reviews. In one DHS review, 30 of 41 grant reviewers had missing or incomplete conflict forms, and 20 of 57 grants lacked required financial review documents; the issues affected about $11.5 million in grant funding. OLA said DHS spent more than $400 million in grants to nonprofit organizations from 2018 to 2022, and they identified broader factors affecting compliance such as inconsistent funding for grants administration, ad hoc training, inconsistent data systems, and limited enforcement authority. They noted 2023 legislative changes that allowed agencies to retain some grant funding for administration and directed an assessment of a statewide grants management system, and they said OGM training and staffing have increased, though training is still not required for all staff. The Financial Audit Division then discussed the senior nutrition program at DHS, which delivered about 3.1 million meals to more than 40,000 participants in 2022 through the Minnesota Board on Aging, area agencies, service providers, and subcontractors. The audit found nine findings across documentation, monitoring, contract oversight, participant recertification, and data quality. Examples included service providers failing to recertify participants or recording inaccurate data, the Board on Aging not performing monitoring visits since 2017 or financial reconciliations in 2022, and area agencies failing to complete required site visits. Survey results also suggested participant database inaccuracies. OLA recommended stronger monitoring, clearer procedures, and more reliable data to ensure services reach intended recipients. No formal votes or committee actions were taken in the portion of the meeting provided.
NH

New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session

Senate Judiciary (01/14/2025)

Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • It is not going to solve the problem, but it will hopefully help combat the problem that we're seeing
  • the problem but it will hopefully help the problem but it will hopefully help um<00:11:51.200> combat
  • > problem<00:11:52.040> that<00:11:52.160> we're<00:11:52.560> seeing um combat
  • the problem that we're seeing um combat the problem that we're seeing small<00:11:53.880> piece
  • We have even more ammunition to combat this scourge in our city. Thank you.
Keywords: 1191, senate, all