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Senate approves substitute congressional map after heated debate over Salt Lake City split
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After testimony from Salt Lake City leaders and floor amendments, the Utah Senate passed substitute Senate Bill 2, a three‑district congressional plan, following a roll‑call vote that defeated an amendment to keep Salt Lake City undivided.
The Utah Senate passed substitute Senate Bill 2, a three‑district congressional reapportionment plan, after hours of debate and a roll‑call vote that rejected an amendment aimed at keeping Salt Lake City whole.
Sponsor Steven J. Reese presented the substitute map as a compromise reached after months of deliberation, saying the plan preserves two largely urban districts and a third that combines West Valley and rural areas. Reese said the change was necessary because "Salt Lake County is too big for only one…
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