Senate vote shows a new SC congressional map can’t become law before early voting starts

COLUMBIA — South Carolina senators failed Friday to muster the votes necessary for finalizing a new congressional map before early voting begins for party primaries, but debate on the White House-backed map continues. Supporters needed two-thirds majority approval — at least 31 votes — to void their own redistricting rules and start voting on the [

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 970

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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COLUMBIA — South Carolina senators failed Friday to muster the votes necessary for finalizing a new congressional map before early voting begins for party primaries, but debate on the White House-backed map continues.

Supporters needed two-thirds majority approval — at least 31 votes — to void their own redistricting rules and start voting on the bill.

After the attempt failed a second time Friday afternoon on a 26-15 vote, senators adjourned for the day.

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