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• The Department is responsible for taking care of and auditing and overseeing the weapons stockpile.
• They do a lot of very important work for us. our nuclear weapons arsenal, a lot of research, a lot of
• One thing in particular that they do is the production of plutonium pits for nuclear weapons.
• The weapon stockpile is the ultimate instrumentality of sovereignty for the United States, and I commit
• what the necessity is regarding the rate or level of pit production, but it is fundamental to our weapons

Keywords: nuclear energy, permitting process, energy production, public lands, national parks, uranium imports, legislative bills, infrastructure development

Summary: The committee meeting was dominated by discussions on a variety of legislative bills including major topics such as nuclear energy advancement, the effects of regulatory hurdles on energy production, and proposals to improve national park staffing and maintenance. Members expressed concerns over the federal government's handling of uranium imports and the necessity for maintaining a robust domestic nuclear supply chain. Efforts to streamline permitting processes to facilitate more efficient energy project development were also a focal point, alongside public testimony from stakeholders in the energy and environmental sectors. The meeting highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development to meet rising energy demands while addressing climate change impacts.

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• Um, Madam Chair, so I think you know it's pretty clear that we are seeing kind of the systematic destruction
• that we are seeing kind of the clear um that we are seeing kind of the systematic<00:30:02.399> destruction
• <00:30:02.960> of<00:30:03.200> higher systematic destruction of higher systematic
• destruction of higher education<00:30:04.320> purposefully education purposefully education purposefully
• <02:18:29.599> of legally through the destruction of legally through the destruction of higher

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• indescribable how something that wasn't really dangerous when we were looking at it caused such destruction
• I said, this is where the destruction is. This is where you need to be. You have to come with me.
• I think I had more destruction in Harvey over a geographic area than any other senator.
• So I just want to kind of crystallize that, because The conditions that can create this type of destruction
• number of factors that were very unique to this that really really exacerbated the damage, the destruction

Keywords: 1185, senate, all

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• The person providing the armed services must hold a valid concealed weapons permit firearm pursue it
• So they they can't buy the weapon for them, but they can provide ammunition.
• congregation who wore retired law enforcement officers and their concealed carry permit to carry weapons

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• We're seeing this in real time and how this definition is being weaponized by our federal government
• It's important that we clarify that this will not be used to target or weaponize against teaching and
• Our teachers not be used to target or weaponize against teaching and learning in the classroom.
• We don't want this to be weaponized against them.
• We don't want anything in this bill to be weaponized against teachers.

Summary: The committee heard several education-related bills, with the most extensive discussion focused on AB 2189, AB 2615, AB 2496, AB 1750, and AB 1644. AB 2189 would create an $800,000 grant program through the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to support a statewide parent network for special education advocacy and training. Supporters said families need stronger coordination and information to navigate special education, while an opponent argued the bill could duplicate existing family-led organizations. The bill passed 6-0 and was sent to Appropriations, held on call for add-on votes. AB 2615, a cleanup bill to AB 715 on antisemitism and instructional materials, drew the most controversy. The authors said it was intended to clarify prior commitments by removing references to professional responsibility standards, refining the “factually accurate” language, and clarifying how discriminatory materials are handled. Supporters said it would help protect students from discrimination, while many educators, civil rights groups, and other organizations opposed it unless amended, warning that the factual-accuracy language could chill teaching and be applied too broadly. The committee chair and members raised concerns about implementation but ultimately supported moving the bill forward; it passed 5-0 and was held on call. AB 2496 would streamline school accountability reporting by making the California School Dashboard the primary transparency tool, phasing out the School Accountability Report Card over time, and making mid-year LCAP reporting optional. Supporters said this would reduce duplication and administrative burden while preserving access to key data; opponents worried families could lose the simplicity and accessibility of the current SARC and that the mid-year update still serves an important purpose. The bill was approved 3-0 and held on call. AB 1750, which would extend full salary for an additional five months for school employees who exhaust sick leave due to illness or injury, was supported as a dignity and retention measure but opposed by administrators over staffing and cost concerns; it passed 4-0 and was held on call. AB 1644 would require a bell-to-bell smartphone ban in TK-8 and recommend it for high school, with exceptions for instructional and safety needs; supporters said phones are harming attention and learning, while opponents argued districts had just adopted local policies and needed more flexibility. The transcript ends during discussion of that bill.

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• We can have guns, we can have electronic weapons, we can have chemical weapons, but we can't have this
• We can have guns, we can have<00:42:27.359> electronic<00:42:27.920> weapons,<00:42:28.400
• > we<00:42:28.560> can<00:42:28.720> have have electronic weapons, we can have have
• electronic weapons, we can have chemical<00:42:29.760> weapons,<00:42:30.480> but<00:42
• , but we can't have this chemical weapons, but we can't have this piece<00:42:31.599> of<00:42

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <01:16:32.560> made<01:16:32.800> from<01:16:33.040> broken using weapons made
• They attacked police officers with pipes, rocks, and other weapons. It was domestic terrorism.
• They attacked police officers with pipes, rocks, and other weapons. It was domestic terrorism.
• They attacked police officers with pipes, rocks, and other weapons. It was domestic terrorism.
• They attacked police officers with pipes, rocks, and other weapons. It was domestic terrorism.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• transportation where the two come together, where cars are used as, not maybe not intentionally, as weapons
• , but secondarily as weapons, and people are not held to the same standards when they cause massive harm
• used as uh not maybe not intentionally used as uh not maybe not intentionally as<00:10:00.200> weapons
• 00:10:00.600> but<00:10:00.839> secondarily<00:10:01.440> as<00:10:01.640> weapons
• as weapons but secondarily as weapons as weapons but secondarily as weapons and<00:10:02.160>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• We're going to go through metal detectors: no weapons, no sharp objects. Rep.
• No weapons, no sharp objects, Rep. Albert, you cannot bring your sewing needles.

Summary: The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee met briefly and took attendance before announcing that the meeting would be a field trip to the Leon County Circuit Courthouse. The chair explained that the visit would give members a look at the trial court, where most cases begin, following a prior visit to the Florida Supreme Court. She noted that the tour would be led by the chief judge of the Leon County Circuit Court and would likely include some question-and-answer time. Members were reminded that the judicial branch cannot comment on certain matters, so questions should be mindful of those limits. The chair also reviewed courthouse security rules, including passing through metal detectors and bringing no weapons or sharp objects. She joked that Rep. Albert could not bring sewing needles. Sean Burnfin from the Office of State Court Administration was present to escort the group through security. No bills were heard, no testimony was taken, and no votes or formal actions were recorded. The meeting was essentially an informational courthouse visit, and members were told they would not return to the original meeting room after the tour.

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• Um, proxies are used and being weaponized by certain board members, uh, including the president of my
• Um, proxies are used and being weaponized by certain board members, uh, including the president of my
• Um, proxies are used and being weaponized by certain board members, uh, including the president of my
• Um, proxies are used and being weaponized by certain board members, uh, including the president of my
• Um, proxies are used and being weaponized by certain board members, uh, including the president of my

Keywords: 912, senate, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on SB 2294, which would require condominium associations, boards, and managing agents to comply with declarations, bylaws, county ordinances, and state and federal laws, including mortgage lending requirements. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill as redundant, arguing existing law already requires compliance and provides penalties. Supporters, including condominium owners and board members, said the measure would clarify that associations are not “self-governing” in a way that exempts them from outside laws, and cited examples where local officials or police told residents to take issues back to their boards. Several supporters said the bill would reinforce board responsibility for permits, safety, and legal compliance. The committee noted 27 pieces of testimony, with 10 in support and 17 in opposition, and then moved on without taking a vote on the measure in the transcript provided. The committee also took up SB 2298, which would require common interest community proxy forms to include additional language explaining proxy selection options. The Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying the proposed language was inaccurate and would not improve consumer clarity unless significantly revised. Supporters argued that proxy forms are confusing and that clearer instructions would help homeowners understand how their votes are being used. Opponents said the added language would make the forms longer and more confusing, and suggested a separate instruction sheet or other educational material instead. Testimony also raised broader concerns about proxy voting being misused in some associations, with one witness urging that proxy voting be eliminated altogether. The committee reported 29 written testimonies, including seven in support, 19 in opposition, and three with comments, and again did not record a final vote in the excerpt. For SB 2300, which would shorten condominium reserve cash-flow projections from 30 years to 25 years, the Community Associations Institute opposed the bill, saying it would not make housing more affordable, would reduce transparency, and would increase the annual burden by giving associations less time to save for long-life components. The group suggested that if affordability is the goal, lawmakers should consider allowing future loans or special assessments with guardrails. Supporters of the bill said the shorter projection period would better reflect practical budgeting and help associations plan more realistically, though some supporters also warned against relying too heavily on loans and emphasized accountability and fiduciary responsibility. Other testimony stressed that the impact of changing the projection period would vary by association and that many owners are already struggling with rising fees. The discussion remained focused on testimony and policy concerns, with no final action on SB 2300 shown in the transcript.

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• They also look at whether there was the use of any kind of weapon, or whether a weapon was available
• But there is a significant subset of individuals, particularly those who use weapons and things like
• But there is a significant subset of individuals, particularly those who use weapons and things like
• The witness said that attempted strangulation, history of other criminal behavior, and weapon use or
• But there is a significant subset of individuals, particularly those who use weapons and things like

Keywords: Meeting Start: 00:00:00 Roll Call: 00:00:01 Kentucky’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative – Domestic Violence: 00:02:00 Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act: 00:46:41, 958, all

Summary: The Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary approved the minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting and heard an announcement about a lunch sponsored by the Kentucky State Buildings and Trades Council on forming a blue-collar caucus. The main presentation came from the Council of State Governments’ Justice Center on the Kentucky Justice Reinvestment Initiative’s domestic violence work, which was described as a multi-year effort begun in 2023 to analyze data and interview stakeholders across the state. Presenters reported that domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky, with about half of adults experiencing some form of violence or stalking in their lifetimes, and that an average of about 22,000 IPV incidents occurred annually from 2018 to 2022. They said domestic violence is a major driver of violent crime, accounting for about 48% of person offenses over a six-year period, and is linked to significant shares of homicides, sex crimes, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and simple assault. They also said reported incidents and arrests have risen in recent years, that protective-order violations and convictions have increased, and that Kentucky ranks near the bottom among surrounding states in the share of victim compensation for domestic-violence-related claims. Law enforcement survey results showed strong adoption of model policies and guidance, but limited use of screening tools for serious injury risk. The presenters emphasized that domestic violence also places heavy demands on law enforcement, courts, and corrections, citing roughly 30,000 law-enforcement responses in 2022 and noting that more than a third of people entering DOC custody and nearly a third under supervision had DV-related histories. They said a small group of repeat offenders drives ongoing harm and that targeted interventions could reduce recidivism. They highlighted a North Carolina example in which focused intervention reduced IPV-related homicides and calls for service, and they referenced Kentucky’s 2020 assessment recommendations on training, language access, protective-order service, and coordination with victim services and batterer intervention providers. They estimated that a 25% reduction in reported DV incidents could prevent nearly 5,000 victimizations annually and reduce DOC commitments and costs substantially. Committee members asked about the relationship between civil domestic violence petitions and companion criminal cases, and the presenters said they would check whether the data could answer that question. Members also discussed recent Kentucky legislation, including Senate Bill 319 on crime victims compensation and House Bill 38, which made a third domestic violence offense a Class D felony. Several members thanked the presenters and advocates, and one member raised concerns about service of process and recent violent incidents involving domestic violence-related warrants, prompting discussion of dedicated service units in larger jurisdictions and the resource limits faced by smaller agencies.

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• And that is an incredible message in today's society, that we have choice to choose what weapon we use
• And that is an incredible message in today's society, that we have choice to choose what weapon we use
• And that is an incredible message in today's society, that we have choice to choose what weapon we use
• And that is an incredible message in today's society, that we have choice to choose what weapon we use
• And that is an incredible message in today's society, that we have choice to choose what weapon we use

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• This weaponization of our U.S. judicial system and even bureaucracy in some cases, of our U.S. judicial
• truly looking at that definition of our defense contractors being those that are those building our weapons
• Our defense contractors being those that are those building our weapons and doing major research to defend
• Through strategic lending, foreign adversaries could threaten our economic and national security by weaponizing

Bills: SB801, SB1200, SB1410, SB1717, SB1862, SB1863, SB2216, SB2681, SB506, SB2626, SJR63

Keywords: SB 801, birth certificate, birth record, certified copy, homeless, homelessness, unhoused, vital records, state registrar, local registrar, county clerk, fee waiver, identity documents, ID access, housing insecurity, shelter, transitional housing, Health and Safety Code, HHSC, Health and Human Services Commission

Summary: The Senate Committee on State Affairs heard testimony on several bills, with most measures left pending after public testimony closed. SB 801, by Sen. Menéndez, would require DSHS and local clerks to issue birth certificates at no cost to people experiencing homelessness. The author and Maria Benavides of SA Youth said the fee and mailing requirements are major barriers to obtaining ID, housing, and work, and Benavides described clients who were able to secure housing and employment after getting birth records and IDs through her program. The bill was left pending. The committee also heard a set of bills related to the Gulf of Mexico/Gulf of America naming issue: SB 1410 would require state agencies to use “Gulf of Mexico” in official documents, SB 1717 would conform state law to the federal renaming to “Gulf of America,” and SJR 63 would amend the Texas Constitution to match that change. Support testimony for the latter two emphasized alignment with federal action and the use of different geographic names by different countries. All three measures were left pending. Members then heard SB 1200, which would require plaintiffs suing defense contractors to disclose in discovery whether they are receiving litigation funding from adversarial nations such as China, Russia, or Cuba. The author and Texans for Lawsuit Reform said the bill targets third-party litigation funding and foreign influence on lawsuits, especially those affecting defense contractors; the committee substitute narrowed the definition of defense contractor and expanded applicability to actions involving defense contractors’ activities. SB 2626, which requires continuing medical education on pregnancy-related emergencies for OB-GYN physicians and nurses, drew support from witnesses who said it would reduce confusion about Texas abortion law and improve care in emergencies. SB 506, SB 2681, SB 1862, SB 1863, and SB 2216 all focused on elections, including ballot language standards, voter registration challenges, interstate voter-roll cleanup, procedural audits, and election equipment security; testimony split between supporters who said the bills improve transparency and integrity and opponents who warned of vague standards, added costs, and possible voter disenfranchisement. Each of those bills was left pending after testimony.

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• To take one of the many examples, Gene Kimmelman, a man who was described as Obama's quote secret weapon
• Taki had been sentenced to more than six years in prison for assaulting officers using a dangerous weapon
• to counter messaging from bad actors, including terrorist groups, but the Biden administration weaponized
• And when you have an entity that becomes weaponized and shuts down one side of that speech and only allows

Keywords: censorship, First Amendment, social media, misinformation, free speech, government regulation, Big Tech, public discourse

Summary: The meeting primarily focused on the implications of government involvement in censorship, particularly regarding social media platforms and compliance with misinformation standards. senators and witnesses discussed growing concerns over the influence of large tech companies, like Facebook and Google, in shaping public discourse and suppressing dissenting views. A significant part of the meeting included testimonies from various experts emphasizing the dangers of the 'censorship industrial complex'—a term used to describe the collaborative efforts between government entities and private organizations to control information flow. This collaboration is viewed as a violation of First Amendment rights, with calls for urgent legislative action to restore free speech protections.

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• The best weapon option for overall recruitment and retention is a rifle.
• <00:10:25.440> are opportunities with the best weapons are opportunities with the best weapons
• <00:13:39.040> what<00:13:39.279> type<00:13:39.440> of<00:13:39.600> weapon
• shots, no matter what type of weapon shots, no matter what type of weapon they<00:13:40.000>
• <00:20:05.520> type<00:20:05.840> hunters<00:20:06.320> used about what weapon

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• WERE OFFER ZONE ON THAT FOR EXPELLING A FIREARM OR A WEAPON SO IT INCREASES THE PENALTY AND THE ZONE
• REPRESENTING STUDENTS WHO BELIEVE THE RIGHT TO STUDENT EDUCATION SHOULD NOT BE SUPERSEDED BY THE PRESENCE OF WEAPONS
• PLEASE LISTEN WHEN I SAY THAT WHAT WE ARE NOT COMFORTABLE WITH IS THE PRESENCE OF DEADLY WEAPONS IN THE

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• He supplied the weapon; the wife shot him. ...supplied the weapon; the wife shot him in the back of the
• Let's say if someone's bail is $50,000 but a gun or a weapon is used in this case, sometimes judges will

Bills: SB210, SB176, SB167, SB244, SB218, SB9, SB153, SB9

Keywords: hospital liens, medical billing, government healthcare, insurance claims, patient rights, controlled substances, unlawful distribution, marijuana, violent offense, sentencing guidelines, criminal justice, aggravated theft, employee benefits, retirement funds, criminal penalty, state law, overdose, failure to render aid, public health, Alabama Athletic Commission

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• for those of you who have lacked the experience where you line up a human being in the sights of a weapon
• 43.680> a line up a human being in the sights of a line up a human being in the sights of a weapon
• system and contemplate depriving weapon system and contemplate depriving them<00:10:45.760> of
• We train to transition from the most advantageous weapons platforms to handcuffing, as it were.
• precipitated on as we fired our weapon precipitated on as we fired our weapon systems.<00:17:01.440

Keywords: 928, house, all

Summary: The committee heard testimony on proposed improvements to the State Police gun range and related Public Works estimates. Department of Safety Commissioner Robert Quinn and Major Brendan Davy explained that the range is used for realistic, scenario-based training that includes vehicle work, movement, cover, elevation, and stress inoculation, and that it also supports requalification and special unit training for state, local, and federal partners. They said the current facility lacks running water, continuous power, and permanent restrooms, and that the PSTC range cannot accommodate rifles because its backstop is handgun-caliber only. Public Works Director Theodore Copper said the project estimate is $2.3 million, including $1.5 million for the building and site work plus soft costs, inflation, and design fees; he described the proposed building as basic, with office space, classrooms, restrooms, and HVAC. Committee members asked about the cost and scope, and Copper provided a breakdown of the estimate. The committee also heard from Commissioner Edelblute and Milford School District Superintendent Christy Misho regarding career and technical education capital funding. Edelblute urged the committee to include $10 million for the Milford CTE project, saying the district had reduced the scope after a prior bond vote and that the project would support high-demand workforce programs. Misho said Milford’s initial bond vote received 42 percent and the revised proposal received 56 percent, short of the 60 percent needed, but that the community still supports the project; she said the district plans to move forward with a CTE-only ballot and a smaller local bond. Committee members expressed concern about holding state funds for a project that has not yet won local approval, but said the request would be taken under advisement. In work session action, the committee corrected a prior vote on the Market Street Marine Terminal warehouse removal and office replacement project, increasing the appropriation by $353,300 to $1,973,300 and raising the agency subtotal to $4,155,300. The committee also accepted a motion to add $1.8 million for the community college system, including $1.3 million for critical maintenance and $500,000 for an energy management system. The committee then discussed a Fish and Game request for a $350,000 backhoe, with members debating whether it should be funded with general funds or other funds and whether the cost was excessive; no final objection was recorded in the portion provided. Later discussion also referenced the new parking garage project, with staff saying it is expected to be operational in March 2026 and fully completed by May or June 2026, with 409 spaces and a mix of assigned and open parking.

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• But when we have a national policing problem because we have military-style weapons on the streets, but
• My colleagues are not supporting initiatives to remove military-style weapons or to go back to lenture
• But when we have a national policing problem because we have military-style weapons on the streets, but
• My colleagues are not supporting initiatives to remove military-style weapons or to go back to lenture
• My colleagues are not supporting initiatives to remove military-style weapons or to go back to lenture

Bills: HB541

Keywords: PFAS, drinking water, public health, environmental management, liability, 923, senate, all

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• Protective Services, and child-placing agencies from requiring foster homes to disclose the types of weapons
• child-placing agencies from mandating that foster homes notify them of any changes in the types of weapons
• If such information is obtained, it may only be used to determine whether weapons are present in the
• If such information is obtained, it may only be used to determine whether weapons are present in the
• Senate Bill 1524, relating to the collection and confidentiality of information regarding weapons in

Summary: The Senate convened with a quorum, received the House message that HB 35 had passed, and heard a gubernatorial message submitting Trinity River Authority board appointments for Senate confirmation. The chamber also adopted a slate of Senate resolutions by voice vote and later postponed reading and referral of bills and resolutions until the end of the calendar. Several members introduced bills with brief explanations before the Senate took them up under suspension of the regular order. The body then considered and passed a series of measures, often by wide margins, including SB 2846 on wildlife disease control and quarantine authority; CS SB 1224 requiring school superintendents or directors to report certain employee misconduct to local law enforcement; CS SB 2310 on transparency for degree and transfer requirements at public colleges; SB 1502 limiting school districts’ ability to exceed voter-approval tax rates after a failed TRE; CS SB 1141 on notice requirements before full adversary hearings in child-protection cases; CS SB 2568 exempting certain flood-control reservoirs from TCEQ permitting; SB 1524 on confidentiality of information about weapons in foster homes; CS SB 2925 creating a task force on modernizing manufacturing; CS SB 2269 on dispute resolution and enforcement for long-term care facilities; CS SB 1266 on Medicaid provider enrollment and disenrollment notices; SB 243 on migrant labor housing standards; SB 2200 on overweight vehicles transporting hazardous materials; CS SB 2480 on the Texas Physician Health Program; CS SB 1585 restricting government contracts with companies tied to foreign adversaries; CS SB 2357 establishing maternal health training; and SB 1551 requiring accessible AED placement in public schools. The Senate also debated more contested bills. CS SB 2019, which would extend vaccine exemption rules to medical and veterinary students, advanced only partway after a divided vote. CS SB 1442, directing a study on veterinary telemedicine relationships, and CS SB 1241, which would allow the Higher Education Coordinating Board to study alternative college entrance exams, prompted extended questioning about agency authority and whether changes should return to the legislature before taking effect. CS SB 2753, which would integrate early voting and election day voting into a single in-person voting period, was amended and passed to engrossment despite opposition. CS SB 2201, dealing with gang and foreign terrorist organization intelligence databases, and CS SB 2514, creating a DPS hostile foreign adversaries unit, drew detailed debate over civil liberties and national security. CS SB 2422, aimed at limiting Texas Medical Board discipline related to COVID-19 treatments and practices, also advanced after lengthy discussion and a close vote.