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WI
Wisconsin 2026 1st Special Session
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session May 13th, 2026
Wisconsin House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Even more than the flood of Republican retirements, draining state coffers shows that Republicans know
- And worse yet, it continues a pattern of Republican bill, ...are demanding.
- Today, Republicans in this body have once again shown that we're listening to the people, Today, Republicans
- It's a structural problem created by Republican fiscal policy.
- I'd be remiss if I didn't thank the Republican leadership.
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
Senate in Special Session D Apr 29th, 2026
Florida Senate Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- than Black Republicans.
- than there are black Republicans.
- And I am not persuaded, as a Republican, as a lifelong Republican, as a partisan Republican, I am not
- Party, Donald Trump's Republican Party.
- This isn't about making a Republican-leaning map more Republican-leaning.
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D, later substituted with House Bill 1D, both establishing Florida’s congressional districts. The sponsor, Senator Gates, explained that the Governor had transmitted a proposed redistricting plan on short notice and argued that mid-decade congressional redistricting is legally permissible, citing population growth and the Governor’s view that race-based provisions in the Fair Districts Amendment are unconstitutional. He repeatedly said the Legislature was not being asked to prove the Governor’s legal theory, only to consider the proposal, and noted that no amendments were offered.
A lengthy question-and-answer period followed, with senators raising concerns about the rushed process, lack of statewide public hearings, and the map’s effects on minority communities, compactness, communities of interest, and partisan fairness. Senators questioned whether the map cracked Latino and Black communities, whether partisan data was used, whether the Governor’s office had outside consultants, and whether the plan complied with the Florida Constitution, the Fair Districts Amendment, and the Voting Rights Act. Gates generally deferred on legal conclusions, said the Governor’s representatives had testified the map was race-neutral and used political data only as one factor, and emphasized that any constitutional challenge would be for the courts.
After a motion to temporarily postpone failed by a recorded vote of 12 yeas to 23 nays, the Senate continued debate. Senators Rouson, Bernard, and others spoke in opposition, arguing the proposal was rushed, partisan, and harmful to communities of interest and minority voting power. Gates maintained that the Governor had a constitutional prerogative to propose the map and that the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend it. The House companion bill was then substituted for the Senate bill, read a third time, and the chamber moved into final debate on the congressional redistricting plan.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Media Availability 4/23/25
Minnesota House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Take like two minutes of questions if anybody has any or turn it over to the Republicans.
- Take like two minutes of questions if anybody has any or turn it over to the Republicans.
- Republicans want to say, full stop, we're taking that away.
- support when Republicans are taking those courageous actions.
- </c> should uh support when when Republicans should uh support when when Republicans are<00:11:54.880
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House/Senate DFL Press Conference 4/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- And what I would do standing here right now is call on our four Republican legislators that the state
- > state</c><00:19:34.640><c> legislature</c> Republican in the state legislature Republican in the state
- But it requires Republicans to of mind.
- We haven't heard much openness from Republicans to consider those proposals.
- ><c> to</c><00:26:03.039><c> consider</c> openness from Republicans to consider openness from Republicans
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Business meeting to consider the nomination of Michael Faulkender, of Maryland, to be Deputy Secretary of the Treasury; to be immediately followed by hearings to examine the nomination of Mehmet Oz, of Pennsylvania, to be Administrator of the Centers Mar 14th, 2025 at 09:00 am
Finance Committee
Transcript Highlights:
- The Republican lingo we heard from Dr.
- Republicans have a problem on their hand.
- So the Republicans' response? Magic math.
- admitting that the math for the Republican tax plan doesn't work, then the Republicans have a problem
- Meanwhile, Republicans and those like Dr.
Keywords:
Michael Falkender, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, IRS, taxpayer privacy, nomination process, committee hearing
Summary:
The committee convened to discuss critical issues surrounding the nomination of Michael Falkender for the position of Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. This meeting included a series of remarks from committee members who expressed divergent views on Falkender's qualifications and the implications of his appointment. Senator Wyden voiced strong opposition, arguing that Falkender represents harmful policies expected to be perpetuated under the current administration, especially concerning taxpayer privacy and IRS tactics. Meanwhile, other members defended Falkender, noting his extensive experience, including a commitment to transparency in government operations if confirmed.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> you this bill passed the Republican you this bill passed the Republican house<00:27:59.799><c> in
- </c><00:49:12.000><c> majorities</c> instead the Republican majorities instead the Republican majorities
- </c> let us be clear this is the Republican let us be clear this is the Republican Playbook<00:57:54.200
- </c> proud to be a part of a republican proud to be a part of a republican majority<01:07:09.119><c>
- </c> under both Democrats and Republicans under both Democrats and Republicans that's<01:26:16.679><c
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: End of Special Session DFL Media Availability - 06/10/25
Transcript Highlights:
- from as a member of the Republicans from as a member of the caucus.<00:04:22.400><c> Yes,</c><00:04:
- came in with a the House Republicans came in with a very,<00:08:17.199><c> very</c><00:08:17.520><c>
- So we need, by definition, Republican votes.
- Do you think your Republican colleagues are joining you in being worried about that?
- Can you say which Republican colleagues?
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Press Conference: New Data Supporting Minnesota’s Equal Rights Amendment - 02/18/25
Transcript Highlights:
- We did have Republican support from the Republican women, the four Republican women in the GOP Senate
- I mean, what kind of conversations do you plan on having with some of your Republican colleagues?
- support um from we did have Republican support um from the<00:18:32.600><c> Republican</c><00:18:33.200
- women uh the four the Republican women uh the four Republican<00:18:34.960><c> women</c><00:18:35.200
- </c> on having with some of your Republican on having with some of your Republican colleagues<00:19:37.159
FL
Florida 2026 5th Special Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- than there are Black Republicans.
- than there are black Republicans.
- And I am not persuaded, as a Republican, as a lifelong Republican, as a partisan Republican, I am not
- Donald Trump's Republican Party. In direct... Party.
- This isn't about making a Republican-leaning map more Republican-leaning.
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session and took up Senate Bill 8D / House Bill 1D, which would establish Florida’s congressional districts. The sponsor, Sen. Gates, explained that the Governor had transmitted a redistricting plan two days earlier and argued that mid-decade redistricting is legally permissible, citing population growth and the Governor’s view that race-based districting is unconstitutional. Much of the floor time was spent in extended questioning about the process, the lack of public hearings compared with prior redistricting cycles, the use of population estimates from the Census/EDR/ACS, compactness scores, and whether the Governor’s office used partisan data or outside consultants. Gates repeatedly said he was relaying the Governor’s proposal and legal theory rather than offering his own legal opinion, and he said any constitutional challenge would be for the courts.
A major portion of the debate focused on the U.S. Supreme Court’s newly issued Calais decision and its implications for the Fair Districts Amendment and the Voting Rights Act. Senators questioned whether the decision struck down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, whether it affected Florida’s constitutional ban on partisan gerrymandering, and whether the Legislature should postpone action to review the ruling. A motion to temporarily postpone the bill failed by voice vote and then by recorded vote, 12 yeas to 23 nays. Senators also raised concerns that the proposed map cracked minority communities, including Latino and Black populations in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, and that it would produce a heavily Republican-leaning map despite the state’s voter registration mix.
After debate on the Senate bill, the chamber substituted the identical House companion bill, read it a third time, and proceeded to final debate. Opponents argued the map was an illegal partisan gerrymander, was based on assumptions rather than verified data, and would likely lead to litigation. Supporters maintained that the Governor had authority to propose a congressional map, that the plan was race-neutral, and that the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend it. The transcript ends during continued debate on House Bill 1D, with no final vote shown in the excerpt.
FL
Florida 2026 Regular Session
FL House Floor Session - 2026-04-29 (10:00AM Session)
Florida House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- than there are Black Republicans.
- than there are black Republicans.
- And I am not persuaded, as a Republican, as a lifelong Republican, as a partisan Republican, that this
- map is necessarily beneficial to the Republican Party.
- This isn't about making a Republican-leaning map, more Republican-leaning.
Summary:
The Senate convened in special session with an opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, then moved to the special order calendar to consider congressional redistricting legislation, beginning with Senate Bill 8D and then substituting the identical House Bill 1D. The bill would establish Florida’s congressional districts. Senator Gaetz, presenting the measure, said the Governor had proposed the map to address population growth and to draw race-neutral districts, and argued that mid-decade redistricting is legally permissible and has occurred before in Florida and other states. He repeatedly said the Legislature could accept, reject, or amend the proposal, but that the Governor had the prerogative to propose it.
The floor debate focused heavily on the legality and timing of the map, especially after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Louisiana redistricting decision was announced during the session. Several senators, including Rouson, Sharief, Smith, Polsky, Arrington, Bracy Davis, Bernard, Nathan, and Berman, questioned whether the map complied with the Florida Constitution’s Fair Districts Amendment, the Voting Rights Act, and equal protection principles. They raised concerns about the short notice, lack of statewide public hearings, the use of partisan data, the absence of sworn testimony from the Governor’s representatives, the claimed severability of the Fair Districts Amendment, and the impact on minority communities and communities of interest. Gaetz generally declined to offer legal opinions, saying those issues would ultimately be for the courts, but he relayed the Governor’s position that race-based provisions in the Fair Districts Amendment are unconstitutional and that the proposed map is race-neutral and compact.
Members also debated whether the map’s population data and compactness scores justified the district lines, with critics arguing that the plan cracked and split communities in places such as Central Florida, Tampa Bay, and South Florida. Gaetz said the Governor’s office relied on 2020 census data plus updated population estimates from the Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the American Community Survey, and that the mapmaker said he drew the map himself without outside consultants. After questions concluded, the Senate adopted a motion to substitute HB 1D for SB 8D, read the bill a third time, and proceeded to debate the House bill. The transcript ends during debate, with no final vote on passage shown.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
89th Legislative Session - Second Called Session Aug 20th, 2025
Texas House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republican political performance.
- That political performance, Republicans... Republicans do matter, and they're in this bill.
- for Republicans, then...
- Republicans standing up and Republicans stepping up, and Republicans being honest, which you don't like
- Speaker, I notice that Republicans... Republicans don't get help.
Keywords:
district composition, congressional election, Texas, legislature, voting districts, 997, house, all
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2 with Republicans voting no.
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2 with Republicans voting no.
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2 with Republicans voting no.
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2 with Republicans voting no.
- The bill is approved on a vote of 5 to 2, with Republicans voting no. With Republicans voting no.
Summary:
The Senate Appropriations Committee met in a vote-only suspense file hearing with no public testimony. The chair explained that measures would be taken up alphabetically, with some bills amended before voting and addendum analyses to follow on the committee website. A quorum was present, and the committee then moved through a long list of Senate bills covering topics such as battery recycling, property tax exemptions, rail safety, military protective orders, affordable housing and youth housing bonds, workers’ compensation, metal shredding facilities, elections, family research centers, electrical rates and political influence, AI standards, student health, air quality, abandoned electrical infrastructure, disaster preparedness, contracts bid preferences, presidential election qualifications, unlicensed contractor work, alcohol and drug programs, generative AI, kratom and nitrous oxide, unmanned aircraft, adoptees’ birth certificates, body-worn cameras, physician discipline, and deprivation of constitutional rights.
Several bills were amended before passage, including measures on railroads, military protective orders, housing bonds, workers’ compensation, metal shredding facilities, youth housing, property taxation, kratom/nitrous oxide, adoptees’ birth certificates, and constitutional rights. The committee repeatedly substituted prior roll-call votes for similar measures, resulting in many bills passing on unanimous 7-0 votes or 5-2 votes with Republicans voting no. SB 691 on body-worn cameras passed on a 6-0 vote, and SB 742 on abandoned electrical facilities was approved after a brief roll-call correction. Overall, the committee advanced all measures heard that day and adjourned after the chair noted it was their last meeting presiding over Appropriations.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans have done is putting lives at risk.
- Republicans called it the one big beautiful bill.
- And by the way, I should remind the gentleman that Republicans control the House, Republicans control
- the House, Republicans control the Senate, Republicans control the White House, and healthcare prices
- My Republican colleagues talk a lot about protecting My Republican colleagues talk a lot about protecting
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- There's really no polite way to say this, Republicans: we see you.
- Republicans. This, by definition, is gerrymandering.
- Republicans that live in the Valley also.
- He's speaking in favor and talking about the Republicans.
- We do exist; we are Republicans, and we're conservative. And we support...
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:17:04.720><c> and</c> colleagues in Congress, Republicans and colleagues in Congress, Republicans
- eliminating</c><00:28:54.559><c> the</c> House Republicans are eliminating the House Republicans are
- Republicans Republicans uh<00:36:40.000><c> to</c><00:36:40.320><c> bring</c><00:36:40.560><c> bills
- And Republicans in Congress tariffs.
- > night</c><00:39:32.160><c> in</c> pain." and Republicans last night in pain." and Republicans last
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Legislative Republican Leaders Media Availability Feb 24th, 2026 at 09:15 am
Transcript Highlights:
- to our Republican media availability here on day 44 of the 60-day legislative session.
- Just a few introductions with us today from the House Republican Caucus: we have House Republican Deputy
- And from the Senate Republican Caucus, we have Senate Republican Caucus Chair Judy Warnick [member_13350
- And so House Republicans are working on ways to hopefully stay.
- House Republicans are, and Senate Republicans—I'll speak for both of us unless they want to wrap up on
Summary:
House and Senate Republican leaders held a media availability focused on the final stretch of the legislative session, with repeated criticism of Democratic budget proposals and several policy bills. They said they were especially concerned about an environmental crimes bill they argued would impose excessive penalties for workplace mistakes, as well as bills they described as anti-law-enforcement, including measures related to police face coverings and sheriff qualifications. They also discussed a proposed income tax, calling it unconstitutional and urging that it be sent to referendum if it advances.
A major topic was the operating, transportation, and capital budgets. Republicans said the operating budget relies on one-time fund sweeps, raids the rainy day fund and pension assets, and assumes future income-tax revenue while cutting Medicaid, child care, schools, and other services. They said the transportation budget has some positive emphasis on road preservation but criticized ferry funding and the proposed sweep of the Public Works Trust. On the capital budget, they were less specific and described it as generally bipartisan.
The lawmakers also addressed reports of fraudulent or duplicate sign-ins on the income-tax bill, saying any abuse should be investigated but that many duplicate entries may have been accidental rather than malicious. They said the system should be improved with better verification, but maintained that more than 100,000 unique people had signed in opposition. Other issues discussed included opposition to using pension funds to balance the budget, criticism of a Sound Transit proposal for 75-year bonds, concerns about a bill requiring arbitration before lawsuits against the state or local governments, and objections to child care budget changes they said would hurt rural and property-poor communities without broader regulatory reform.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Congressional Redistricting, Select Jul 26th, 2025
Congressional Redistricting, Select
Transcript Highlights:
- I'm aware that the Republicans drew this map, that now the Republicans are saying are now illegal.
- One is a Republican, and one is a Democrat.
- Looking at the numbers, Republican...
- And by the way, you're making it harder for Republicans to vote, especially elderly Republicans.
- He was a Republican.
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, May 21, 2025 - Part 1)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Republicans are going to make billion.
- Republicans aren't cutting red tape.
- Republicans aren't in the making.
- </c> Republican colleagues would rather Republican colleagues would rather prioritize<02:52:42.720><c
- </c> And let's not forget, while Republicans And let's not forget, while Republicans are<02:52:52.080
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- Speaker, I yield back. before now it is Republicans are the before now it is Republicans are the party
- </c> that means so not only is Republican that means so not only is Republican leadership<00:28:50.600
- Apparently, reports this morning indicate that in the Republican Caucus meeting, a member of Republican
- </c> agency and a house Republican agency and a house Republican caucus<03:06:02.479><c> that</c><03:
- </c> it from this house under Republican it from this house under Republican control<03:07:24.479><c>
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
US House Floor Proceedings (Wednesday, January 15, 2025)
US Federal House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- </c><00:38:09.760><c> in</c> so and I invite any Republican in so and I invite any Republican in Congress
- Republican Women's Club and she was a Republican Women's Club and she was a true<07:11:22.680><c> pillar
- </c> communicate about this House Republicans communicate about this House Republicans additionally<07
- </c><08:09:35.040><c> colleagues</c> now if any of my Republican colleagues now if any of my Republican
- </c> president's agenda on the Republican president's agenda on the Republican agenda<08:27:12.280><c