Both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly on Tuesday passed a constitutional amendment referendum bill on congressional redistricting. The Maryland Senate vote came more than six hours after the Maryland House approved a constitutional amendment that now goes before voters in November. Republicans objected, and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready said lawmakers missed out on opportunities to consider issues like affordability. “By passing this constitutional amendment, the General Assembly has ensured that Maryland remains committed to being part of that conversation—and that the final decision will rest where it belongs: with the people of Maryland. Statement from Maryland House Minority Whip Jesse Pippy“What has happened in Annapolis this week is outrageous.