WATCH: Tennessee Democrats lock arms in protest as GOP lawmakers approve new congressional map
Summary
Tennessee Republican lawmakers approved a new map for U.S. House districts that changes a mostly Black district in Memphis to favor the Republican Party. The vote happened during protests by Democrats and others who said the changes were unfair.Key Facts
- Tennessee Republicans passed a new congressional district map on Thursday.
- The map alters a majority-Black district in Memphis.
- The changes are seen as benefiting Republicans in the upcoming November elections.
- Democratic lawmakers protested by locking arms and displaying banners in the state Senate.
- Protesters shouted and used air horns during the vote in the House chamber.
- Republican leaders ended the special session quickly after the vote.
- The new map will be sent to Republican Governor Bill Lee for approval.
- Tennessee state troopers restrained some protesters in hallways outside the chambers.
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