Missouri senators have now devoted more than an entire calendar day to redistricting. Discussions began just after five on Monday afternoon.
Missouri Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz of Sullivan says the map contained in House Bill 2117 lacks the votes to pass
Currently, the proposal features a six-two split but many Senate conservatives feel this gives Missouri liberals too much representation. In the last presidential election, 56.8% of the state voted for Donald Trump while 41.41% of Missouri voted for Joe Biden.
Senator Karla May says concerns remain with some of the proposed congressional districts, mainly around her hometown of St. Louis
House Bill 2117 was set aside for further talks late Tuesday night. So far, Missouri senators have spent over 31 hours on the proposed congressional redistricting map, including a lengthy filibuster, with more likely to come before week’s end.
