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• :45.839><c> question,</c> Democrats defeat the previous question, Democrats defeat the previous question
• c> Caucus,</c><00:58:42.559><c> we're</c> In our House Democratic Caucus, we're In our House Democratic
• </c> Democratic amendments have been Democratic amendments have been rejected.<01:01:54.160><c> You</
• </c><02:46:29.760><c> in</c> and engaging directly with Democrats in and engaging directly with Democrats
• </c> all of the important democratic all of the important democratic priorities<02:50:28.560><c> I</c

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• massive uh changes over regulation and uh changes over regulation and overspending from one-party Democrat
• And this is even after our Democrat colleagues raised our taxes and fees on all Minnesotans by over $10
• ><00:02:46.879><c> responsibly</c> if Democrats had budgeted responsibly if Democrats had budgeted responsibly
• </c> because of the mandates that Democrats because of the mandates that Democrats have<00:04:36.880>
• House Democrats blocked that and would not let it through.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: Republican legislative leaders in Minnesota held a budget-focused press availability after the November forecast, thanking Minnesota Management and Budget staff while arguing the updated numbers show a much worse deficit outlook than expected. They said the state faces a structural spending problem, cited projected gaps in the 2028-29 biennium and over the four-year outlook, and blamed recent deficits on higher spending, tax increases, mandates, and what they described as fraud in state programs. They also criticized Governor Walz for focusing on federal issues and for not doing enough to control spending or address fraud. Speaker Lisa Demuth, House Republican Leader Harry Niska, and Senate Finance lead Eric Pratt all said the forecast underscores the need for spending restraint, pro-growth policies, and stronger fraud prevention. They pointed to health care, long-term care, Medicaid-related programs, and local government mandates as major cost drivers, and said the legislature should examine those areas in the upcoming session. Demuth said the state should not ignore fraud and noted that the legislature had added staff to the Office of the Legislative Auditor and whistleblower protections, but had not passed an independent inspector general office. A substantial portion of the exchange centered on fraud investigations and comments by President Trump about Somali Minnesotans. The Republican leaders said they disagreed with condemning any community as a whole, but also said they shared frustration over fraud and corruption and wanted accountability for those responsible. They said the state’s fraud problem is not about any one community, but about failures in administration and oversight. The lawmakers said they would return to session on February 17 and continue working on budget and fraud-related issues.

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• ><c> only</c> Minnesota Democrats are not only Minnesota Democrats are not only endangering<00:02:16.600
• That includes two-thirds of Democrats. 67% of Democrats believe that only girls should play girls sports
• </c> when there was a Democrat trifecta here. when there was a Democrat trifecta here.
• House Democrats are not.
• Minnesota<02:15:46.520><c> Democrats,</c> Minnesota Democrats, Minnesota Democrats, Attorney<02:15:48.360

Keywords: 1183, house

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• I was a Democrat for many years. I actually switched parties over this issue.
• My name is Jen Speck, and I am also a lifelong Democrat. Thank you. Thank you, Mr.
• I am 18 years old, a newly registered Democrat, and a gay man.
• I was once a Democrat.
• I'm a resident of San Mateo County, a longtime Democrat and lesbian.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• District 3, Democratic registration at 31%. Voting-age population that is Black is 27%.
• District 4, Democratic registration at 31%. District 4, Democratic registration at 32%.
• And in District 6, Democratic registration is at 41%.
• Democratic registration is at 41%, voting-age population that is Black is at 24%.
• as the other... number of registered Black Democrats as the other district.

Bills: SCR12, HB221, HB509, HCR58, HB75, HB1222, SB121, SB312, SB348, SB485, SCR9, SCR58, SB65, SB215, SB249, SB269, SB282, SB296, SB323, SB363, SB369, SB474, SB490, SB492, SB500, SB514, HCR54, HCR79, HCR87, HCR94, HCR104, HCR32, HB944, HB17, HB41, HB73, HB223, HB244, HB410, HB750, HB759, HB906, HB966, HB1006, HB1009, HB1086, HB1107, HB1112, HB1215, HB1242, SB208, SB217, SB283, SB387, SB389, SB401, SB408, SB469, HB74, HB119, HB368, HB414, HB552, HB732, HB776, HB848, HB870, HB953, HB956, HB1236, SB29, SB42, SB43, SB78, SB149, SB274, SB300, SB341, SB382, SB441, SB449, HB134, HB210, HB258, HB359, HB468, HB784, HB1117

Keywords: logging, recognition, John Keith, environment, safety, Mississippi River bridge, Trump Expressway, transportation, federal funding, Louisiana highways, injection wells, public hearing, geologic sequestration, environmental impact, public comment, Ascension Parish, state capitol, economic development, community partnership, celebration day

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• </c> that's what the Democrats are best at. that's what the Democrats are best at.
• They're run by Democrat state legislators and Democrat governors.
• They're run by Democrat state legislators and Democrat governors.
• They're run by Democrat state legislators and Democrat governors.
• They're run by Democrat state legislators and Democrat governors.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• the primary process, you actually have a very competitive race where sometimes the nominee of the Democratic
• , and it does give them the voice and their opportunity to really express their interest in the democratic
• , and it does give them the voice and their opportunity to really express their interest in the democratic
• age is not just about a more just, inclusive, and representative democracy, but it's also about democratic
• innovation and democratic resilience.

Keywords: 995, all

Summary: The House Committee on Election Laws, chaired by Dan Hunt and co-chaired by Senator Keenan, held a hearing on 27 bills with testimony limited to three minutes per speaker. The main policy theme was expanding youth participation in elections. Senator O'Connor testified in support of Senate Bill 526 and House Bill 854, which would allow 17-year-olds to vote in a primary if they turn 18 before the general election. Lawan Allen of Vote 16 USA also supported bills to lower the voting age, arguing that youth voting becomes habitual, can increase turnout more broadly, and is already in place in several cities and states. Robin Chen, the lead petitioner for S. 508 and H. 814, gave extended testimony in favor of children's right to vote, saying children are affected by government decisions and should have a voice. Representative Sousa raised concerns about misinformation and the vulnerability of younger voters, but Chen responded that misinformation affects adults too and pointed to historical civil rights activism by children. Several local election-law measures were also discussed. Cynthia Hogan, Brockton’s elections director, supported a bill requiring candidates for local office to have lived in the city for a year, saying people have sometimes used business addresses or other questionable claims of residency to run for office. Representative Suzy testified in favor of H. 872, a Pembroke home-rule petition to reduce the signature threshold for a recall petition from 20% to 10% of registered voters, describing the change as a response to low-turnout local elections and not aimed at any current official. Representative Gallagher supported two Bridgewater home-rule petitions: one establishing a recall process for elected officials and another creating term limits for town councilors, both of which had been approved by the town council and would still require voter ratification in Bridgewater if adopted by the legislature. The hearing concluded without any bill votes or committee actions beyond accepting testimony. The chair noted that written testimony would continue to be accepted until action is taken on the bills, and the committee adjourned after no further witnesses came forward.

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• Democrats, particularly Democrats from Harris County, have been some of the biggest obstacles.
• in the House to join the Democrats in the Senate.
• Almost unanimously among the Democrats in the Senate.
• Crime victims don't decide, "Hey, I'm a Democrat. I'm a Republican."
• I am putting my faith in him that he will find 12 Democrats.

Bills: SJR2, SB4, SJR36, SJR2, SB4, SR42, SR74, SR76, HCR5, SB710, SB710

Keywords: SJR 2, Senate Joint Resolution 2, constitutional amendment, homestead exemption, property tax relief, school property tax, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, school district taxes, Texas Constitution Article VIII, public school finance, homeowner exemption, elderly exemption, senior tax relief, disabled exemption, tax year 2025, voter approval, November 2025 ballot, local government, Ways & Means

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• movement on the Republican side, and in exchange there would be quite a bit of movement on the Democratic
• of movement there would be quite a bit of movement on<00:00:39.239><c> the</c><00:00:39.360><c> Democratic
• > side</c><00:00:40.039><c> on</c><00:00:40.160><c> a</c><00:00:40.320><c> different</c> on the Democratic
• side on a different on the Democratic side on a different issue<00:00:41.879><c> and</c><00:00:42.079
• </c><00:01:42.479><c> on</c> rather than work with the Democrats on rather than work with the Democrats

Keywords: 1183, house

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• governing. of democratic governing.
• ><c> up</c><00:05:16.560><c> here</c><00:05:16.720><c> and</c> forecasts, Democrats stood up here and
• </c><00:11:36.640><c> oppose</c> referenced to say that Democrats oppose referenced to say that Democrats
• <00:11:51.920><c> with</c> Democrats were voting consistent with Democrats were voting consistent with
• </c> that there's been strong Democratic that there's been strong Democratic leadership<00:12:23.920>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• The Democrats are completely ignoring this serious issue.
• </c> one of the top bills that the Democrats one of the top bills that the Democrats put<01:31:01.920
• They absolutely the Democrats continue.
• ><c> ignoring</c> The Democrats are completely ignoring The Democrats are completely ignoring this<01
• So, it is not accurate to say that Democrats don't take this seriously.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• And it is nice to be talking with Democrats over, you know, security and verification when it comes to
• Again, we have record revenues in this state and the majority party, the Democrats, don't seem to be
• able to get their Again, we have record revenues in this state, and the majority party, the Democrats
• The operating budget, it's just majority-party Democrat budget writers in the room.
• Democrats absolutely need to answer for that. That is on their shoulders.

Summary: House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability focused on the final stretch of the legislative session, with most of the discussion centered on budget proposals, a proposed income tax on high earners, and several policy bills they oppose. They criticized the operating budget for relying on a new income tax, using one-time fund sweeps and pension-related financing, and drawing down the rainy day fund, while saying the capital budget was more bipartisan and the transportation budget had some positive emphasis on road preservation but still included concerns such as Public Works Trust Fund sweeps and ferry funding. A major topic was allegations that sign-ins on the income tax bill included duplicates or fraudulent entries. Republicans said they took the issue seriously, supported verification improvements, and argued that even after removing duplicates the bill still drew over 100,000 unique emails opposing it. They rejected claims that their side had manipulated the process and said the Legislature should fix the sign-in system, possibly with more IT safeguards, while also arguing the bill should lose its emergency clause so voters could weigh in through a referendum. Republicans also criticized bills they described as anti-police or anti-law-enforcement, including measures related to face coverings and sheriff qualifications, and they opposed a bill requiring arbitration before claims against the state or local governments can go to jury trial, saying broader tort reform is needed instead. They said the state’s liability problems stem from harm done in areas like juvenile rehabilitation and child welfare. On the budget side, they objected to cuts to Medicaid, child care, transitional kindergarten, rural school funding, and other programs, while also warning against using pension funds to balance the budget and against a proposed 75-year Sound Transit bond, which they called financially irresponsible. No votes were taken in this media availability.

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• </c><00:34:05.600><c> colleagues</c> proposed and my Democratic colleagues proposed and my Democratic
• The Democrats stand for America.
• 21.760><c> bills</c> Democrats have proposed radical bills Democrats have proposed radical bills that
• Because they control the Democrats?
• Democrats want these criminals to stay. Democrats want these criminals to stay.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• ><c> fight</c><00:41:54.960><c> back</c> Instead, Democrats have to fight back Instead, Democrats have
• Democrats created a watchdog.
• But the Democrats have appropriate.
• As Democrats,<04:56:36.798><c> we</c> Democrats, we Democrats, we recognize<04:56:39.120><c> that</c>
• </c> administration and the Democrat administration and the Democrat party.<05:12:06.718><c> Mr.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• We've seen a pattern over and over from Democrats this session.
• Democrats have to oppose anything tied to Donald Trump, no matter what.
• </c> but the governor and Minnesota Democrats but the governor and Minnesota Democrats are<00:03:40.080
• 04:15.120><c> governor</c> leading Democrat candidate for governor leading Democrat candidate for governor
• They see what Minnesota Democrats are up to.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Caucus that was doing Southern Democrat Caucus that was doing everything<00:10:19.240><c> they</c><00
• He was a Democrat.
• The Happy Warrior, Humphrey was vice president from 1965 to 1969, and was a Democratic standard-bearer
• He was a Democrat.
• The Happy Warrior, Humphrey was vice president from 1965 to 1969, and was a Democratic standard-bearer

Keywords: 1183, house

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• </c> White House who's a Democrat. White House who's a Democrat.
• Democrats opposed it.
• </c> that Democrats go fight for every day. that Democrats go fight for every day.
• Democrats opposed it. step of the way. Democrats opposed it.
• </c> trading, both Republican and Democrat. trading, both Republican and Democrat.

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1012, house, all

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• So, Democrats went around them.
• </c> despite these figures, my Democrat despite these figures, my Democrat colleagues<02:46:27.600><c
• </c> donations from friendly democratic donations from friendly democratic countries<03:22:16.239><c>
• </c> attached that can fment anti-democratic attached that can fment anti-democratic influences<03:23
• </c> and policy committee, the Democratic and policy committee, the Democratic steering<06:21:20.878>

Keywords: U.S. House of Representatives Floor Proceedings on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 1012, house, all

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• She’s a really good Democrat. They’re friends and they can work together the same way that Ms.
• She’s a really good Republican and she’s a really good Democrat.
• It's for all Texans, even Democrats from Collin County.
• But boy, if Democrats come after me, well then Democrats, if you vote for Mr.
• But boy, if Democrats come after me, well then Democrats, if you vote for Mr.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• In this last election, Minnesotans voted for equal numbers of Democratic and Republican state representatives
• Minnesotans want Republicans and Democrats to honor the will of the voters and we would like to get to
• I've seen Texas Democrats deny quorum. I've seen Wisconsin Democrats deny quorum.
• Do all House Democrats live in their districts? Yes, they do. What about the new committee?
• The Democrats were also down one seat.

Keywords: 1183, house