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The Missouri House gave preliminary approval to a new congressional map intended to create seven safe Republican seats.

Democrats and some Republicans argue the redistricting effort is a partisan move demanded by former President Donald Trump.

Opponents have vowed to challenge the map in court and are considering a petition to force a statewide referendum.

The Missouri House on Monday, Sept. 8 moved the new congressional district map demanded by President Donald Trump one step closer to passing.

The only drama during the more than four hours of debate was whether any Republicans would vote against the revisions intended to give the GOP safe seats in seven of Missouri’s eight congressional districts.

When the vote came to give preliminary approval to the new map,

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