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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Apr 7, 2025

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 89. ____________________

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Shri Thanedar
@shrithanedar· Democratic · MI· Apr 7, 2025

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 89 and YEA on Roll Call No. 90. ____________________

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Gary Peters
@garypeters· Democratic · MI· Apr 4, 2025

Madam President, on so-called ``Liberation Day'' this week, President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on all of our trading partners--the size, the scope, and the impact of which have not been seen for nearly 100 years. The last time our…

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Apr 4, 2025

Madam President, I rise today to talk about the threats to the VA Administration and to our veterans, all in the name of finding $6 trillion in the couch cushions for President Trump's tax plan. I come to this very openly because of my…

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Apr 3, 2025

Thank you, Senator. I mean, I think what we are all here talking about into the dead of night is this idea of whom we want to be as a nation when it comes to providing healthcare. Do we believe that the greatest country in the world should…

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Elissa Slotkin
@elissaslotkin· Democratic · MI· Apr 3, 2025

Yes. We talked about rural hospitals. I think, again, even if you are not on Medicaid, you have never signed up, you have never been in a low point in your life where you have needed a bridge, you have never had a child with a disability…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Apr 1, 2025

This week, we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, the end of the holy month of Ramadan. As we finish this month of fasting, I want to recognize the beautiful Muslim community in Michigan's 12th Congressional District and around the world. Eid Mubarak…

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Debbie Dingell
@debbiedingell· Democratic · MI· Mar 31, 2025

It is my privilege and honor to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions of Congressman Raul Grijalva--an advocate, a leader, and a true champion for our environment, especially the protection of the most endangered species…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Mar 31, 2025

The SAVE Act is not about protecting elections; it is about silencing voters. It is voter suppression, plain and simple. The so-called SAVE Act is also attacking, of course, voting rights and our access to the ballot box. This bill would…

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Mar 27, 2025

Last year, the EPA finalized a rule which set aggressive emission standards for vehicles, amounting to a de facto EV mandate. While I am not against EVs or certainly against reducing emissions, we must not push misguided regulations that…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Mar 26, 2025

The United States won its independence 250 years ago in the Revolutionary War, and our journey as the United States of America began. Yet, 250 years ago, I could not be standing where I am today. Women did not have the right to vote, to…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Mar 26, 2025

As the first woman in history to hold my seat in Congress, I am always thinking about the history-making women of the past, present, and future. I am honored to highlight a few stories of history-making women Michiganders now. I am honored…

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Hillary Scholten
@hillaryscholten· Democratic · MI· Mar 26, 2025

Clearly, history is still being made this Women's History Month as we have an unprecedented number of changemaker women from across the country who are standing up and fiercely defending their constituents. We are so grateful for their…

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Mar 25, 2025

I appreciate the concerns of my colleague, but my committee has worked very closely with the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to combat malign influence at our…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Mar 25, 2025

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 39, after line 21, insert the following new clause: (iii) any entity the Secretary of State determines…

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Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Mar 25, 2025

I appreciate the concern and the passion of my colleague from Michigan. I concur that I and sponsors and cosponsors of this bill believe in First Amendment liberties and freedom of expression. This bill is about specific concerns, not all…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Mar 25, 2025

I think ``countries of concern'' is perfectly explained in my amendment. That is to say, again, I know for a fact that some of these countries killed American citizens. Some of them are literally openly killing American citizens, and the…

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Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Mar 25, 2025

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 6 Offered by Ms. Tlaib The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

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