INDIANAPOLIS After nearly four months of debate, the Indiana House on Friday passed a bill that would allow the states congressional maps to be redrawn, approving the measure 57-41.

Twelve House Republicans voted against the legislation.

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One by one, Democratic lawmakers urged their GOP colleagues to stop the effort. State Rep. Kyle Miller, D-Fort Wayne, told the chamber, "Today, you let Washington walk right in this chamber and tell you how to do your jobs. It makes you look weak.

Only two Republicans spoke on the House floor Speaker Todd Huston and the bills author, Rep. Ben Smaltz.

WRTV asked Speaker Huston if this legislation is something he is proud of. He replied, "I am very blessed to lead the Indiana House of Representatives, and I obviously support this,

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