BREAKING NEWS: The House is taking up the Congressional map. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Rep. Ray is describing the congressional boundaries as proposed.

I've seen 6 substitute bills filed. All but one of those substitutes are proposed by Democrats. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Rep. Ward proposes his substitute bill.

Here's his proposed map. This makes some small changes, including one more "swing district." @fox13 #utpol #Utah Ward proposed map
Rep. Ward's substitute FAILS.

@jenforutah pops up with her substitute map.

This is MUCH different... @fox13 #utpol #Utah Congressional map
.@jenforutah's proposed map FAILS on a 55-17 vote.

Next up, @RepClareCollard has her map.

It FAILS.

The House Democrats are basically going to try to get their maps approved (even though they will fail in the GOP majority). @fox13 #utpol #Utah Clare Collard map
.@adamerobertson calls the question, ending debate.

It PASSES.

Now the vote on the original @RedistrictUtah map. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
BREAKING NEWS: The House PASSES the #utleg's Redistricting Committee map on a 50-22 vote.

Some Republicans vote AGAINST the Congressional map.

It goes to the Senate now. @fox13 #utpol #Utah
Here's the vote on the congressional map.

The House called up the House legislative boundaries map and it was just circled.

They're now taking up a resolution against the Biden administration's proposed IRS audit rule. @fox13 #utpol #Utah HB 2004 Congressional Bound...
The IRS audit resolution PASSES.

The Senate just PASSED the new State School Board map on a 23-6 vote (Democrats voting against it). Here's that map... @fox13 #utpol #Utah Image
The House is adjourning for the night. @fox13 #utpol #Utah

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