Republican senators openly argued on the Iowa Senate floor during hours of heated debate as the chamber finally passed legislation limiting eminent domain use for carbon capture pipelines, delivering a win for property rights advocates after years of inaction. After years without taking up eminent domain legislation, tensions in the Senate boiled over Monday night in a debate that lasted late into the night on May 12 to pass House File 639 in a 27-22 vote. With the Senate's vote, the legislation heads to Gov. Kim Reynolds, whose spokesperson said she is "reviewing the bill." Following the eminent domain vote, the Senate kept working into the night to pass budget bills, clearing a key hurdle that has kept lawmakers from ending the 2025 legislative session. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IApolitics #IAlegis