JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The Missouri Legislature has approved new congressional districts that are expected to continue Republicans' edge in upcoming elections.
The 22-11 vote Thursday night by the Senate ended a stalemate that had dominated the legislative session.
The bill now goes to Gov. Mike Parson to become law. After approving the bill, the Senate adjourned for the session session — cutting off work on all other bills.
Missouri and New Hampshire are the only states that had not at least enacted a congressional redistricting plan based on the 2020 census.
Several other states had their plans overturned by courts for improperly favoring either Democrats or Republicans.
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