A measure to force a vote on redistricting failed the South Carolina state Senate on Tuesday after five Republican lawmakers defied President Trump and voted with Democrats against the redistricting effort.
5 South Carolina Republican lawmakers defy Trump — vote with Dems to tank redistricting
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May 12, 2026
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