In a dramatic move to halt Republican efforts to advance a new congressional map in Texas, at least 51 Democratic representatives from the state House left Texas on Sunday, breaking quorum and preventing a vote on the redrawn maps. The Democrats’ departure has sparked a political showdown, with GOP leaders seeking to bring them back to the state to resume legislative proceedings.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn (R) has urged the FBI to intervene and assist in bringing back the absent Democrats, stating that the agency should take “any appropriate steps” to address the situation. President Trump echoed this sentiment, suggesting that the FBI may need to get involved to ensure the return of the lawmakers who left the state to avoid voting on the redistricting map.
Governor Greg Abbott (R) has taken legal action in response to the Democrats’ departure, filing a lawsuit to remove Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu from his seat. Abbott emphasized the significance of the situation, stating that the future of Texas is at stake, and that the actions of a few lawmakers could impact the state’s political landscape.
The standoff between Texas Democrats and Republicans over redistricting has garnered national attention, with various media outlets covering the unfolding events. The situation highlights the contentious nature of redistricting and the lengths to which lawmakers are willing to go to influence the political landscape in their favor.
As the political turmoil in Texas continues to unfold, the standoff between Democrats and Republicans over redistricting underscores the deep divisions within the state’s political landscape. The actions of both parties reflect the high stakes involved in the redistricting process and the lengths to which lawmakers will go to secure political advantage.
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– The Hill: [Texas Democrats Cornyn FBI](https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5436818-texas-democrats-cornyn-fbi/)
– The Hill: [Texas House Democrats](https://thehill.com/homenews/5435394-here-are-the-texas-house-democrats-who-broke-quorum/)
– Fox News: [Trump FBI Texas Democrats](https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watch-trump-says-fbi-may-have-to-help-texas-round-up-awol-dem-lawmakers)
– Axios: [Trump Texas Democrats](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMie0FVX3lxTE04LXZSaHpOTlh3T2tlbEo5SDhnU1l1YXRUTWo1MTJ0UXRvLWdJdkM5SzR2NWV3eHVsUklpRkd3TThzeDZRLTJwZF9yd1lJcU5ucU80S2R6NjlJMVRpcHozZTRYb0FOWHg0NDdiS1AzLVEzdk1Tc2t0dGtndw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– Axios: [Abbott Texas Democrats](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxOa3pYZ2hsOE9xbEFhZFdvNG9PODhzaXU3aWl5cy1KaS1pV2Q0Z1ZNbkNrNDhjWE96Z0NDaWtYYzZEeVVCak51WldiQVVvVFc2N0U4RHNNYzQ2aDlEbWRRV24zbEl4T09UU0NXdWI4OUtBWWtsX2dFMlNkRWFCMlB6dTE5ay1IdkhIMngxcGFLTFRQcmpLb1ZYSFpDdU9XaE1ETVJFVUJkS2ROVGYzRGozV3lONA?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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