INDIANAPOLIS —

State senators in Indiana advanced a proposal to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries Monday, although it is not clear if it has the support to become law in a final vote expected later this week even after months of pressure from President Donald Trump.

The legislation was designed to favor GOP candidates in the next year’s midterms. Republicans control the state Senate, but many have been hesitant or openly opposed to the idea of mid-decade redistricting. Several have been threatened over their stance or refusal to immediately declare support.

The panel voted 6-3 to advance the measure, with one Republican and two Democrats lawmakers opposing it.

The final vote of the whole chamber is expected Thursday and could test Trump’s typically iron grip on the Republican

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