WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) Texas Republicans could pass critical legislation Wednesday giving them an advantage in next year’s midterms.

Right now, Democrats and Republicans are debating a bill allowing the GOP to carve out districts likely to give them five extra congressional seats.

Typically, maps are redrawn every decade following the census report, which is why this battle has garnered so much attention. Texas Democrats who fled the state in an attempt to delay the vote are putting up a fight to the very end.

"This is unprecedented, and it is wrong,” said Texas State Rep. Chris Turner (D).

Texas Democrats slammed Republicans who are likely to advance President Donald Trump's plan to redraw Texas’ election maps giving Republicans a chance to pick up five more congressional seats in next

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