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Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Arrested For Civil Disobedience Over Voting Rights Bill
Posted on · It was unclear what the Houston Democrat did to spur the arrest, though she said, “I engaged in civil disobedience.”
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Texas House Democrats Trying To Block The GOP Voting Bill Are Pinning Their Hopes On Congress. So Far Congress Is Unmoved
Posted on · Over the past few days, the Texas delegation has met with nearly all of the most powerful Democrats in Washington, save for President Joe Biden. But there is not yet clear movement to revive the congressional Democrats’ federal voting legislation.
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Texas House Speaker Offers Democrats Free Plane Ride Home To Return To State
Posted on · The plane will be on standby at Dulles International Airport, and Dade Phelan’s team said his political campaign, not taxpayers, will pay for the flight.
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Senate Republicans Block Democrats’ Sweeping Voting Rights Legislation
Posted on · The GOP has filibustered Democrats' massive bill that's aimed at protecting and expanding voting rights and reforming campaign finance laws.