BREAKING: TX House GOP passes controversial new congressional map at Trump's request
MSNBCยท2025-08-20 23:59
Political Landscape - Texas House Republicans passed a gerrymandered congressional map at Donald Trump's request with a vote of 88 to 52 [1] - The vote split along party lines, with all 88 yes votes from Republicans and all 52 no votes from Democrats [1] - The map creates five new GOP-leaning districts before the next midterm elections [1] Strategic Implications - The action is characterized as a ploy to retain power [1]