Texas Democrats walk out, keep sweeping voting curbs bill from passing
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Austin, Texas — Republicans in the Texas House of Representatives were kept from passing sweeping new voting restrictions when Democrats walked out of the House chamber before a midnight deadline, denying the Republicans a quorum.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott promptly said he would call a special session to try again to pass it, but didn't say when. The measure had already been passed by the state Senate.More Related News
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