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South Carolina Senate effectively kills proposed congressional map backed by Trump

South Carolina Senate effectively kills proposed congressional map backed by Trump

Summary

The South Carolina Senate stopped a proposed map for congressional districts that was supported by President Donald Trump. This map might have helped Republicans win the seat of Democratic Representative Jim Clyburn.

Key Facts

  • The South Carolina Senate blocked a new plan for drawing congressional district lines.
  • President Donald Trump supported the proposed map.
  • The proposed map could have allowed Republicans to take the seat held by Democrat Jim Clyburn.
  • Jim Clyburn is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • This decision is part of a mid-decade effort to change district boundaries, called redistricting.
  • The news is current and may develop with more updates.
  • The vote shows resistance to President Trump’s influence on South Carolina’s political map.
  • Redistricting can affect which party has more power in Congress.
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