Summary
The Indiana Senate voted against a proposed congressional map that President Trump supported. The map aimed to give Republicans an advantage in all nine of the state's districts. This decision came despite months of pressure from Trump and Republican leadership.
Key Facts
- The Indiana Senate voted 31-19 against a new congressional map.
- President Trump pushed for the redistricting to favor Republicans.
- 21 Republicans joined 10 Democrats to reject the proposal.
- Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray said there weren't enough votes to pass the map.
- Supporters of the redistricting wanted a Republican majority in the U.S. House.
- Governor Mike Braun expressed disappointment with the vote against redistricting.
- Trump and allies plan to support candidates who back their redistricting efforts.
- Several states, including Texas, have undertaken redistricting this year.
