Mississippi lawmakers on Sunday have voted to get rid of the Confederate symbol from the state flag and to form a commission to select a new state banner. Thus, making it the last state in the union to let flap the "Southern Cross" over the its Statehouse.

This monumental vote gained 91 - 23 in the House, while it was 37 - 14 in the Senate, according to CBS News. Consequently, before a decision was reached there were several days of the dispute on the state flag emblem as there was a rallying cry from government officials, business persons, church leaders, colleges, and athletes to take down the 126-year old Confederate symbol. 

Back in 2001 the majority of Mississippi voters, however, wanted to keep this piece of history. They were all in favor to keep to the stars and bars in the upper left corner. 

Gov. Reeves Says He'll Sign the Bill If It Passes

Governor Tate Reeves via a Facebook post on Saturday announced that if the state legislature passes to abolish the Confederate symbol from the state flag, then he approves the ongoing change. 

"To heal our wounds, to forgive, to resolve that the page has been turned, to trust each other. With God's help, we can," the Governor explained his position on social media. 

Protesters and Their Quest to Erase the Confederate Symbol 

Protesters continue to push the removal of antiquated symbols of slavery and inequality as a result of George Floyd's death which fanned the flame to reexamine racism. In Richmond, Virginia, according to The New York Times, the statue of Confederate President Jefferson was toppled down after which paint was splattered all over the stone sculpture.

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