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Dems walk, stop Texas GOP’s sweeping voting restrictions

May 30, 2021 | 10:22 PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A restrictive voting bill in Texas that was on the verge of Republican Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk failed to pass Sunday night after Democrats walked out of the House chamber before a midnight deadline.

Republican Gov. Greg Abbott swiftly said he would call a special session to try passing a voting bill again but did not say when.

Paul J. Weber, The Associated Press