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California Lawmakers Approve Plan to Counter Texas Redistricting
On Thursday, lawmakers in Sacramento approved a sweeping plan to elect more Democrats by redrawing congressional districts. This would counter the gerrymandered map that Republicans in Texas passed earlier the same day.
All debate having ceased, clerk will open the roll. All members vote who desire to vote. Ayes 57. Noes 20. The measure passes. The measure is adopted. California’s action is clear. We are showing the nation how to rise above partisan bickering and to stand for democracy. We are showing that the people, not the politicians, should choose their representatives. We will not stand idly by as a bully screams and threatens.
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