Missouri Republicans on Tuesday advanced a proposed congressional map , part of a mid-decade redistricting push started by President Trump to hold onto – and possibly expand — the GOP's razor-thin majority in the U.S. House.

The proposed maps aim to make Missouri's congressional delegation seven Republicans and one Democrat, a change from its current delegation that is made up of six Republicans and two Democrats. The map breaks up the 5th Congressional District, currently held by Democratic Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, making it more conservative.

The measure passed Missouri's state House 90-65, with several Republicans voting against it. It now heads to the state Senate, where Republicans hold a majority.

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