CHICAGO - Texas Democrats have reportedly fled to Chicago to stop any further progress on congressional redistricting for the states.

Texas Democrats break quorum over redistricting

What we know:

According to statements from multiple Democrats, they fled the state in order to break the two-thirds quorum requirement for the Texas Legislature to conduct business.

The break is in response to the process of redistricting congressional lines for Texas. The first draft of the congressional map was approved on Saturday by a Texas House committee.

Democrats have been strongly opposed to the process, claiming it was an attempt at gerrymandering led by President Donald Trump. In mid-July, the president said he expects Republicans to gain five seats in Texas .

Statements from the Democrat

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