E. Martinez

So now some Democratic-controlled states are trying to redistrict too.

Now, Republicans control Indiana's legislature.

So why is passing this new map not a sure thing?

A lot of Republicans have heard from constituents that they do not want this.

The top Senate Republican initially rebuffed holding a session saying the votes just weren't there.

But Trump amped up the pressure, even calling out undecided members by name.

Some Republican senators like Greg Walker faced threats of violence.

Last night, he said relenting in his opposition would have been like accepting a bribe and said the stakes really crystallized for him recently as he held a constituent's baby.

as I thought about the future for that child, where we accept that intimidation is normal and I shall refuse the offer for the sake of that child and the future of the state.

You can really hear the emotion in his voice.

Does it seem like this new map will become law?

The map already passed the House and advanced out of a Senate committee last night, but the Indiana Senate Majority Leader told us we're all going to find out what will happen when the Senate votes later this week.

NPR congressional reporter Sam Greenglass in Indianapolis.

Thank you, Sam.

Thanks, Layla.

And that's Up First for Tuesday, December 9th.

I'm Leila Faldin.

And I'm E. Martinez.

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