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Senate and House clash over Confederate flag vote details
Aiken lawmakers split on the flag issue as the House approved a bill mirroring the Senate language after 50 plus amendments. Multiple delegates debated procedures and potential referenda while leadership steered caucus toward a non binding vote. Republican and Democratic figures voiced mixed stances on removing or relocating the flag amid evolving political pressure.
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Senate
House
Corley
S.C
Bill Taylor
R-Aiken
Aiken County
Bill Clyburn
D-Aiken
Don Wells
Bill Hixon
North Augusta
Charleston
Clementa Pinckney
D-Jasper
Jay Lucas
Judiciary Committee
Subcommittee
Lucas
S.C. House
Mike Pitts
R-Laurens
Bruce Bannister
Massey
Aiken Standard
Harold A. Crawford
Democratic Party
Crawford
Aiken
KT Ruthven
Republican Party
Tom Young
Statehouse
Young