Redistricting bill sails through House, faces troubled waters in the Senate

The House gave final approval Monday to a bill that would redraw the state's eight congressional districts, following an exhaustive four hours of passionate, sometimes personal debate.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 816

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The House gave final approval Monday to a bill that would redraw the state’s eight congressional districts, following an exhaustive four hours of passionate, sometimes personal debate.

The House passed House Bill 488 by a vote of 99-37 that broke mostly along party lines: Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes (D-Lower Shore) joined 36 Republicans voting against the measure.

The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to stall. Senate President Bill Ferguson …

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