Texas Republicans are likely to pass their redistricting plans on Wednesday following weeks of Democrat protests

Texas’ Republican-led legislature gave initial approval to a controversial new electoral map on Wednesday, a redistricting move designed to give the GOP an additional five seats in the U.S.

The Texas House passed its proposed congressional redistricting map Wednesday evening on a final vote of 88-52, after holding a preliminary vote, adjourning, and starting a new legislative day. The map will now proceed to the Senate for consideration.