Legislature Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill Senate Democrats delayed a Gulf renaming bill, arguing Republican lawmakers are prioritizing symbolism over cost-of-living issues. Mary Claire Wooten / March 20, 2026
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed The Alabama Republican argued for abolishing the Senate filibuster to validate stolen election claims and block Muslim immigration. Alex Jobin / December 3, 2025
Sen. Tuberville reverses on filibuster under pressure from Trump Tuberville, once a staunch defender of the filibuster, changed his stance, now echoing Trump's calls to end it and reopen the government. Alex Jobin / November 7, 2025
Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute After three hours of holding up the legislative day, Sen. Chris Elliott relented and voted to non-concur, sending the bill to conference committee. Jacob Holmes / May 8, 2025
Democratic Senators block Archives Board appointment reform bill Democrats filibustered a bill changing the Archives Board’s appointment process, stating it could jeopardize the preservation of Alabama’s history. Mary Claire Wooten / February 28, 2025
Week in review: House stalls as Democrats filibuster The House had a typically busy day on Tuesday with broad support of most bills. Jacob Holmes / May 8, 2023
Democrats stall anti-riot bill Democrats threatened to filibuster through midnight to delay a vote on the bill, and Republicans conceded to carry the bill over. Jacob Holmes / February 17, 2022
Many Democrats want to end the filibuster. Mo Brooks agrees Republican Senate candidate Mo Brooks recently renewed his longtime call to end the filibuster, a move that would be welcomed by many Democrats. Bill Britt / December 27, 2021
Katie Britt displeased with Senate passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill “I would have been a firm ‘no’ vote on this bill on its own merits," Britt said. Brandon Moseley / August 11, 2021
Tuberville expresses concerns about Jan. 6 Commission Tuberville said the potential for unequal staffing was his biggest concern. Brandon Moseley / June 1, 2021