DelawareDelaware lawmakers pledge respectful debate and cooperation across party lines
Delaware lawmakers adopted a pledge to debate respectfully, work with both parties, and encourage respectful comments from residents at public meetings and online.
What it does
Delaware lawmakers pledge to debate respectfully and support talks with colleagues from both parties. They also commit to encouraging respectful comments from residents, mentoring new lawmakers, and speaking out against hostile political talk.
Argument forTalks across party lines could build trust among lawmakers and help them work together on state issues.
Argument againstThe pledge could have limited effect if lawmakers do not follow it, because the resolution sets no penalties or required checks.
More detail
General Assembly members pledge to model respectful debate and work across party lines. The pledges cover legislative meetings and public forums, as well as efforts to promote respectful comments at town halls, public meetings, and online. Members also pledge to encourage residents to communicate respectfully, mentor new lawmakers, and speak out against hostile political talk.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 13Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 13Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed 1st Chamber
- Jan 13Introduced in SenateIntroduced
- Jan 13Passed In House by Voice VotePassed 2nd Chamber
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