Texas Republicans pass gerrymandered congressional map requested by Trump

Redrawn map fiercely opposed by Democrats now moves to state senate, where it is expected to pass

The Republican-controlled Texas house on Wednesday approved a redrawn congressional map requested by Donald Trump and fiercely opposed by Democrats, who led a weeks-long protest to stall the effort that kicked off a redistricting arms race between red and blue states.

With the house's approval, the measure next goes to the state senate, where it is expected to pass, possibly as soon as Thursday.