Election bill clears U.S. House, Senate prospects uncertain

[March 04, 2021]    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed H.R. 1, its flagship election reform bill that would update voting procedures and require states to turn over the task of redrawing congressional districts to independent commissions.

A person walks towards the U.S. Capitol Building amid heightened security following the assault on the building on January 6 in Washington, U.S., March 3, 2021. REUTERS/Leah Millis

The Democratic-controlled House passed the measure by 220-210 in a mostly partisan vote.

(Reporting by Makini Brice; Editing by Himani Sarkar)

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