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Noun
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Overturning Section 2 would give state legislatures and local governments the opportunity to redraw maps while preventing minority voters from challenging ones that dilute their influence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026 -
For their part, state legislatures should require their institutions to be homes of civil and open debate by passing legislation based on The Campus Intellectual Diversity Act.—
Shannon Watkins,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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During the first days of session, in both the House and Senate chambers a Republican announced that a sportsmen’s caucus would be meeting soon for breakfast, and that Cunningham would join them.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the last few weeks, Congress has repeatedly debated pressing national issues at night — leading to confusion and turmoil in both chambers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Legislatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legislatives. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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