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INDIANAPOLIS. -- Indiana state senators advanced a proposal to redraw the state's congressional boundaries Monday.

It is not clear if it has the support to become law in a final vote expected later this week even after months of pressure from President Donald Trump.

The panel voted 6-3 to advance the measure, with one Republican and two Democrats lawmakers opposing it.

The final vote of the whole chamber is expected Thursday.

During committee debate Monday night, state Sen. Greg Walker, an Indiana Republican who is against redistricting and voted against it in committee, spoke about multiple threats made against him. About a dozen Indiana lawmakers have received threats in recent weeks as the state Legislature debates redistricting.

The map, introduced just last Monday and passed

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