The redistricting map passed by the Missouri General Assembly is now law.
This afternoon, the voted 28 to 6 to override Governor Jay Nixon's veto, meeting the two-thirds majority needed.
But the vote did not completely follow party lines. Three Democrats voted "yes:" of Independence, of Kansas City and , also of Kansas City. One Republican broke ranks and voted "no:" of Napton.
This morning, the did likewise, voting 109 to 44 to override the governor's veto. Republican leaders persuaded four House Democrats to vote with them, including who represents a swath of central and north St. Louis city.
"I served on that redistricting committee," Hubbard said. "I felt that it was a fair, transparent map, and that it was my duty to do the right thing in voting for the people and the constituents in the First Congressional District."
The other three House Democrats who voted "yes" are of St. Louis, and and , both of Kansas City.
(D, Kansas City) was disappointed by the defections, but wouldn鈥檛 comment on whether any disciplinary action is pending.
"I think that is a family issue, and we will discuss it as a family," Talboy said. "When you have disagreements in a family, those are usually best kept inside the family."
Governor Nixon released the follow statement after the override:
"As I have stated before, I do not believe this map reflects a fair representation of the interests for all regions of our state. Not that the map is finalized, we expect a robust electoral process in this significantly altered districts."
Here are some of the map's highlights:
- It eliminates the, current represented by Russ Carnahan
- All of St. Louis city is in the First District, currently represented by .
- The Second District, currently represented by , will absorb Carnahan's portion of St. Louis County, and part of Jefferson County. Lincoln County moves to the new Third District.
- The rest of Jefferson County would go to the new Eighth District and the current , which would become the Third.
