It is shameful the way that Georgia lawmakers approved new political boundaries

The votes in the House and Senate were almost wholly along party lines and followed hours of debate. Democrats said Republicans are "re-segregating" the state. Republicans, who are the majority in the Legislature, said they greatly improved on the process since Democrats last controlled it 10 years ago.

House members approved their new districts by a vote of 108-64. Two Republicans, Reps. Martin Scott of Rossville and Mark Hatfield of Waycross both joined 62 Democrats in opposing the plan. The chamber's one independent, Rep. Rusty Kidd of Milledgeville, joined with 107 Republicans in voting yes.

Senators voted 35-18 for their new maps, with all Democrats present voting no. The House and Senate now swap plans, although it is unlikely changes will be made before the plans reach Gov. Nathan Deal's desk. House members are unlikely to toy with Senate plans, and vice versa.

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