(The Hill) -- Democratic leaders from coast-to-coast ripped Texas Republicans on Wednesday for approving a new Congressional map that gives the GOP an opportunity to gain five additional House seats in next year's midterm elections.

The map passed along party lines in an 88-52 vote. State senators are expected to consider the measure on Thursday for final approval before it heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's (R) desk.

“Tonight, Texas Republicans delivered Donald Trump the rigged map he demanded," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said, after the measure passed. "Trump, Greg Abbott and their allies know they can’t win on their record of stripping health care, tanking the economy and making families pay more with less."

“This is a last gasp of a desperate party clinging to power,” she added.

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