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Texas, Democrats

After leaving the state to block the G.O.P. from redrawing the state’s congressional maps, Democratic lawmakers are keeping the pressure on from afar.

The Hill on MSN · 1h

Texas Democrats poised to end standoff: 5 things to know

Texas House Democrats who fled the state to stall a Republican redistricting plan have signaled they’re ready to return to the Lone Star State in the coming days. The Texas state legislature

Yahoo on MSN · 17h

Texas Democrats are heading home, but the redistricting fight may be far from over

Returning to the Lone Star State gives Republicans a chance to approve new congressional maps and sets the stage for a high-stakes court battle.

Democrats, California and U.S. House

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Democrats release plan to boost party's California US House seats in fight for Congress

In a display of cutthroat yet calculated politics, Democrats unveiled a proposal Friday that could give California’s dominant political party an additional five U.S. House seats in a bid to win the fight to control Congress next year.

The Washington Post on MSN · 11h

Calif. Democrats reveal map that could gain them five House seats

The plan by California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats is a response to Texas Republicans’ efforts to give themselves five more House seats in their state.

The New York Times · 10h

California Lawmakers Release a Proposed House Map Favoring Democrats

The plan would help Democrats flip five seats, offsetting the gains Republicans hope to make by redrawing maps in Texas.

20hon MSN

Texas House fails to make a quorum on 6th attempt as Democrats continue holdout, second special session looms

Republican leaders said that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m., both the House and Senate will wrap up the ...

17hon MSN

Texas Republicans call new special session for redistricting, this time with Democrats expected back

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday called a second special session to push through a redrawing of congressional maps to secure ...

Texas House Democrats planning their departure from Illinois and back to Austin

Texas Democrats who fled to Illinois to block a GOP-led congressional redistricting plan said they would return after lawmakers adjourn Friday and California Democrats introduce their retaliatory ...

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House Democrats who left Texas to block redistricting are discussing when they will return

Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN3d

Texas Senate approves new congressional lines as House Democrats remain out of state

Democrats' absence has halted work in the Texas House, which must also approve the new boundaries, for more than a week.

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