Texas Democrats returned to Austin on Monday (August 18), ending a two-week standoff that had stalled the passage of a new congressional map proposed by Republicans. The return of the Democrats restored a quorum in the Texas House, allowing Republicans to move forward with their redistricting plan, which aims to add five new GOP seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The walkout by over 50 Democratic lawmakers was an attempt to block the map , which was pushed by President Donald Trump . The Democrats left Texas for Illinois and other locations, hoping to prevent the map's passage. In response, Republican leaders issued civil arrest warrants and attempted to extradite the absent members. Despite the Democrats' efforts, the map is expected to pass, though it will likely face leg

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