How did the Florida House and Senate vote on the final passage of the congressional redistricting bill?

The Florida House of Representatives passed the final congressional redistricting bill by a vote of 83 to 28. The Florida Senate passed the same bill by a vote of 21 to 17. These were the official recorded votes on the third reading of House Bill 1 (H0001) during the 2026 special session.

What the bill or law says

House Bill 1 is a law that replaces Florida's existing congressional district map. The bill directs the state to use new districts based on the 2020 U.S. Census for all congressional elections starting in 2026. It identifies the specific plan, titled EOGPCRP2026, as the official new map. The law was approved by the Governor on May 4, 2026, and is now Chapter No. 2026-229.

How it works in practice

For a bill like this to become law, it must pass both chambers of the Florida Legislature in the same form and then be signed by the Governor. The votes on "third reading" are the final approval votes in each chamber.

The House approved the bill on April 29, 2026. The official roll call shows 83 members voted in favor, 28 voted against, and eight members did not vote. The Senate approved the bill on April 29, 2026. Its official roll call shows 21 members voted in favor, 17 voted against, and two members were absent.

Before these final votes, the bill went through committees. For example, the House Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting approved it by a vote of 8 to 3. However, the chamber-wide votes are the ones that decide if a bill passes.

What the source does not answer

The official vote records show how each legislator voted but do not explain their reasons. The sources do not provide a breakdown of votes by political party. They also do not contain any analysis about whether the new district lines are fair, competitive, or legal. To understand those aspects, you would need to review the map itself, public testimony, and any related court cases, which are separate from the vote totals.

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