SC Senate Resists Trump Pressure on Redistricting, Falls Short

South Carolina’s Senate on Tuesday rejected a Trump-backed redistricting plan 29-17, short of the two-thirds needed, despite pressure to redraw the state’s congressional map after the Supreme Court weakened a major part of the Voting Rights Act. Senate leaders argued the current map is already partisan and could worsen if rushed, highlighting timing and data concerns as the session nears adjournment. The move leaves the fate of the 6th district, held by Democrat James Clyburn, in limbo while Republicans worry about political repercussions and potential shifts in Black turnout down the line.