Protesters say Missouri's redistricting plan favouring Republicans is unconstitutional. Photo: AP PHOTO

Missouri Republicans have handed President Donald Trump a political victory, giving final legislative approval to a redistricting plan that could help Republicans win an additional US House seat in next year's elections.

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The Senate vote sends the redistricting plan to Republican Governor Mike Kehoe, who said he will sign it into law soon. But opponents immediately announced a referendum petition that, if successful, could force a statewide vote on the new map.

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