Indiana senators advanced a controversial congressional redistricting bill in a 6-3 vote Monday – but multiple Republican lawmakers signaled they remain open to voting no when it reaches the chamber floor.

The Senate Elections Committee approved the measure, with both Democrats opposed and joined by one Republican, Sen. Greg Walker of Columbus. The bill now heads to the full Senate for a vote expected Thursday.

Committee Chair Sen. Mike Gaskill, R-Pendleton, sponsored the bill – and briefly spoke in defense of President Donald Trump – but said he would save most of his arguments for the Senate floor.

“I have very compelling arguments for why I want this bill to pass,” he said. “The only thing that really bothers me so bad is … the very negative comments towards President Trump. That man

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