House reprimands Illinois congressman over succession plan, angering Democrats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday to reprimand Illinois Rep. Chuy Garcia over an eyebrow-raising succession plan for his congressional seat, a move that divided Democrats who were furious with a member of their own caucus for triggering the vote. The House voted 236-186 for the measure, with 10 members not voting and four […]
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Texas Democrats said they received threats after leaving the state to prevent Texas Republicans from re-drawing the state's congressional districts. "We are safe, we are secure, and we are undeterred," said the Texas House Democratic Caucus in a statement. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said he's aware of…
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As Texas Democrats began their second full day of breaking quorum to prevent the legislature from approving redrawn congressional maps, a group of House Democrats were joined by national and Illinois Democrats, along with their counterparts in the U.S. House at a media conference Tuesday. Texas Legislature:…
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The redistricting fight continues in Texas as House Democrats are still out-of-state to stop a vote on a new congressional map. More states are considering their own maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. Redistricting typically happens once a decade but with Texas doing it early other states…