Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, in his annual State of the State speech, made a direct appeal to state senators to vote on a new map of congressional boundaries that gives Democrats a chance of a sweep of all eight districts.

Speaking before a joint session of the Senate and House of Delegates on Wednesday, the Democratic governor repeated a demand he’s made in interviews and on social media: “Do not let the democratic process die in the Free State. Debate it, discuss it, make adjustments if necessary. And put it to a vote.”

His remarks were met with a mix of applause and boos in the House chamber.

Moore has pushed for the new map, as states across the country engage in back-and-forth partisan gerrymandering that started when President Donald Trump demanded that Texas draw more Republican-friendly districts.

The governor’s effort sailed through the House of Delegates but has remained stalled in the state Senate, where President Bill Ferguson has said that a new map is legally and politically risky.

“I know there’s been some discussion about a very principled disagreement I have with the Senate president on redistricting,” Moore said in his speech. “We diverge on this particular issue.”

But, Moore added, he believes the two can work together on other areas where they do agree, a line that was met with applause.

“We both care about the future of our state. We both care about the future of our people,” Moore said.

Moore leaned over to Ferguson, who was seated beside him on the dais, for a quick handshake.

Moore also used the speech to run through his accomplishments and lay out challenges ahead.

The governor spent time recounting the federal government’s impacts on Maryland under the Trump administration, including significant job losses for federal workers.

Moore outlined his goals as threefold: protecting Marylanders “from the worst of Washington’s cruelty”; delivering results for residents; and leading in a way that inspires people to “help move Maryland forward.”

Moore also announced an initiative called “Citizenship Maryland.”

The effort will bring together “law firms, the private sector and unions” to help Marylanders who are eligible for citizenship to get on that path.

“It’s about helping the 150,000 Marylanders who just need a little extra support to get their American citizenship,” he said.

Watch Gov. Moore’s State of the State speech