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Greg Abbott
@gregabbott· Republican · TX· May 9, 2025

The Governor signing school choice into law is an unprecedented victory for Texas families, students, and the future of our great state.

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Maggie Hassan
@maggiehassan· Democratic · NH· May 8, 2025

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk called the roll.

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Josh Shapiro
@joshshapiro· Democratic · PA· May 8, 2025

I think the best judge of Sen. Fetterman’s health is Sen. Fetterman and his family.

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Mark Warner
@markwarner· Democratic · VA· May 8, 2025

While we've made meaningful progress on the GENIUS Act, the work is not yet complete, and I simply cannot in good conscience ask my colleagues to vote for this legislation when the text isn't yet finished.

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Phil Murphy
@philmurphy· Democratic · NJ· May 8, 2025

I’m outraged by the arrest. Baraka is an exemplary public servant.

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Jeanne Shaheen
@jeanneshaheen· Democratic · NH· May 8, 2025

Mr. President, I was necessarily absent, but I had been present, I would have voted on rollcall vote No. 238 on passage of Calendar No. 24, S.J. Res. 7, disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to…

Congressional Record · 2025-05-08
Phil Murphy
@philmurphy· Democratic · NJ· May 8, 2025

Over the past few months, Mayor Baraka, as well as advocates, faith leaders, and members of our Congressional delegation, have protested the opening of a private immigration detention center in the city of Newark.

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Phil Murphy
@philmurphy· Democratic · NJ· May 8, 2025

I am outraged by the unjust arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.

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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· May 7, 2025

Every Illinoisan deserves dignity, privacy, and the freedom to live without fear of surveillance or discrimination.

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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· May 7, 2025

As Donald Trump and DOGE threaten these freedoms, we are taking steps to ensure that our state remains a leader in protecting the rights of individuals with autism and all people with disabilities.

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J.B. Pritzker
@jbpritzker· May 7, 2025

do-nothing Democrats who want to blame our losses on our defense of Black people and trans kids and immigrants, instead of their own lack of guts and gumption.

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Mike DeWine
@mikedewine· Republican · OH· May 7, 2025

As far as who I endorse in the Republican primary for Governor, it is much too early, as we do not even know who all will be in the race.

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Jay Inslee
@jayinslee· Democratic · WA· May 7, 2025

to present a compelling vision to the next generation, Democrats should focus on the issue that simultaneously represents the greatest threat to them and the clearest delineation between the two parties

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Jay Inslee
@jayinslee· Democratic · WA· May 7, 2025

the dynamic that caused Trump’s election

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Jay Inslee
@jayinslee· Democratic · WA· May 7, 2025

it is possible to reduce emissions and raise living standards simultaneously

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Kristi Noem
@kristinoem· Republican · SD· May 7, 2025

FEMA, as it exists today, should be eliminated — empowering states to respond to disasters with federal government support.

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