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As stalemate in Texas House continues, here’s how it ended previously

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The events in Austin to stop a Texas redistricting are not happening for the first time. In 2003, Democrats had no way of stopping redistricting efforts, so a group of 55 Texas House Democrats concocted a plan to leave the state.

Breakdown
  • In 2003, Texas House Democrats left the state to block a Republican redistricting plan. 12s
  • The group, led by Jim Dunham, traveled to Ardmore, Oklahoma, to avoid arrest and prevent a quorum. 30s
  • Republicans responded by issuing arrest warrants and publicly criticizing the Democrats' actions. 1m 48s
  • After six days, Democrats returned, having temporarily stalled the redistricting effort. 3m 38s
  • The Republican redistricting bill eventually passed a few months later. 3m 45s
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