More than two-thirds of state lawmakers in the legislature’s upper chamber have expressed their support for removing the flag, according to a survey by the (Charleston, S.C.) Post and Courier. But the early outlook in the state House is less clear.

At least 66 House lawmakers say they back removal of the flag. Nine said they would vote ‘no’ against the proposal, while 10 House lawmakers said they are undecided. Thirty-six members had not responded or refused to answer, according to the survey. The initiative needs support of two-thirds of both chambers to pass.

Rep. Eric Bedingfield, a Republican from Greenville who is undecided, said he wanted the legislature to delay debating the issue so that the matter could be considered following “a good, long hardy discussion” in which all sides of the debate could be heard.

Bedingfield said he and his staff have heard from many constituents, with the majority advising that they want to see the Confederate flag remain on the state capitol grounds.