House set to give final approval to redistricting constitutional amendment

A House debate over congressional redistricting — marked by a high level of civility — went on for roughly four hours Monday night, but ended exactly as planned by Democrats, with a proposed constitutional amendment advancing to a final vote Tuesday.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 1,379

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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A House of Delegates debate over congressional redistricting — marked by a high level of civility — went on for roughly four hours Monday night, but ended exactly as planned by Democrats.

The House, in a voice vote, gave preliminary approval to House Bill 2100, the proposed constitutional amendment that would — if passed by the legislature and approved by voters in November — set standards for the state’s congressional districts.

Republicans entered the …

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