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The Texas House of Representatives was forced to adjourn for the second time Friday after failing to meet the minimum attendance threshold upon gaveling in for the second special session called by Gov.
Texas Democratic lawmakers say they've brought attention from California to stop a maneuver that gives the GOP an edge in the next Congressional elections. That's making them consider ending their boycott and returning to Texas.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett, provides her perspective on the recent Texas House quorum break and the ongoing fight over the state's redistricting map.
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Tempe and at the Arizona State Capitol today as part of nationwide demonstrations against redistricting efforts being pushed by Republicans.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) warned that Texas could get rid of as many as 10 Democratic districts if California moves ahead with its plan to redraw its House map and neutralize the expected GOP gains in the Lone Star State.
On the eve of the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, Texas Democrats, along with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin, met Tuesday to continue the fight against a redistricting plan to add five seats favoring Republicans.
Protesters chant in support of Texas Democrats during a rally Saturday in Millennium Park in Chicago. The Democratic lawmakers fled to Illinois, New York and Massachusetts on Aug. 3 to deny the Republican majority a quorum to redraw congressional districts to further favor the GOP.
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Texas Democratic standoff continues
Democrats in Texas walked out of a special session of the Texas legislature, forcing a lack of quorum. The political move was an attempt to stop U.S. congressional districts being redrawn. Traditionally,