A historic floor debate

Episode 8 March 12, 2026 00:04:49
A historic floor debate
The Speaker's Scoop
A historic floor debate

Mar 12 2026 | 00:04:49

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Show Notes

The House spent 26 hours debating passage of a Millionaires Tax on Monday and Tuesday this week, with the bill finally passing late Tuesday afternoon. Speaker Jinkins discusses how House Democrats stayed focused and motivated during the long debate, knowing they were fighting for a historic change to Washington's outdated, regressive tax system that will help working families and small businesses. 

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