We will continue to respond, when necessary, across the country,” the New York Democrat said. “Let’s see what comes next.”

Still, Jeffries isn't worried that Republican redistricting success would effectively hand the GOP control of the House in the 2026 midterms. Last time Trump was in office, Democrats flipped 41 seats, which would be more than enough to win the majority and make Jeffries speaker even if Republicans force through several more gerrymanders.

President Donald Trump's push for Republican-led states to redraw their U.S. House of Representatives districts to protect their majority in next year's midterm elections could set the stage for Republicans to dominate the chamber in decades to come,

After Texas and California, the legislative action in a nationwide redistricting battle is set to move to Missouri and three other Republican-led states.

Newsom's press office posting on X about redistricting "Final warning Donald Trump - maybe the most important warning in history! Stop cheating or California will redraw the maps. And guess who will announce it this week?

As he tries to counter Texas' efforts, the California governor said, "Democrats have voted for national independent redistricting. Republicans have not."

The Assembly passed the measure 57 to 20, and lawmakers on the floor erupted in applause even before they closed the vote.

While 48% said they'd vote in favor of redistricting if the election was held today, there was a "sizable population" who were undecided.

State party vice chair Jennifer Bukowsky said she expects a special session when district lines are decided by national Republicans.