Democrats introduce bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state

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Democrats introduce bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state

WASHINGTON — House and Senate Democrats introduced legislation Wednesday that would make Washington, D.C., the 51st state.

The measure was reintroduced in the House by Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat who represents the District of Columbia, and its companion was unveiled in the Senate by Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del. As of Tuesday evening, Norton said that she had more than 200 co-sponsors in the House.

While the bill could pass again in the House, which remains in Democratic control, its chances of clearing the Senate are nil. Democrats control the Senate because, with a 50-50 split, Vice President Kamala Harris can cast tie-breaking votes. But Democrats would need to overcome a filibuster, requiring 60 votes, for the legislation to pass, meaning they would need at least 10 Republicans to join them. Many GOP lawmakers have expressed opposition to statehood for D.C. because its congressional representation would almost certainly be Democratic.

 

[LouderVol]

Why fight it?

 

[hog88]

Admitting DC would be a technical violation of Article IV Section 3 of the constitution but since that clause was completely ignored with the admittance of WV they could get it done after the next midterms.

 

[AirVol]

Won’t go anywhere.

 

[hog88]

Why fight it?

Because it would add to DCs power and influence.

 

[Sandman 423]

I think they should make it a state right after the federal government leaves. The Government of the people should not be in any one state.

 

[AirVol]

Admitting DC would be a technical violation of Article IV Section 3 of the constitution but since that clause was completely ignored with the admittance of WV they could get it done after the next midterms.

What is the constitution?

Signed— Dims

 

[LouderVol]

Because it would add to DCs power and influence.

And?
Pettiness isnt a reason to not accept a new state into the union.

 

[hog88]

And?
Pettiness isnt a reason to not accept a new state into the union.

It's not being petty. It's in the constitution and explained by the founders as to why it can't be a state.

Here's Why Washington D.C. Isn't a State

 

[VolStrom]

If DC wants to be a state they can hitch their horses to VA or MD, no need for another state, well unless you're a loser liberal trying to take control of the country.

 

[hog88]

Also if they want to make DC a state they would need to go back to VA and MD and get their legislatures to approve it to stay withing the constitution. Neither state ceded the land for the creation of a new state.

 

[Sandman 423]

And?
Pettiness isnt a reason to not accept a new state into the union.

If it is about representation they should allow them to vote in the state that their residence would be in.

 

[82_VOL_83]

And?
Pettiness isnt a reason to not accept a new state into the union.

Pettiness shouldn't be a reason not to let a state leave either. But hey, that's a different story right? That USA Timeshare is a bitch.

 

[LouderVol]

Pettiness shouldn't be a reason to let a state leave either. But hey, that's a different story right? That USA Timeshare is a bitch.

I agree. The US doesnt really have any reason to be selective. Either coming in or leaving.

If you are the best you shouldnt be worried about people leaving. Like the SEC, only P5 with no fine for leaving.

If DC learned right and it being a state meant the Rs took a larger chunk of representation away the people making these same arguments would flip.

It's all political pettiness.

 

[hog88]

I agree. The US doesnt really have any reason to be selective. Either coming in or leaving.

If you are the best you shouldnt be worried about people leaving. Like the SEC, only P5 with no fine for leaving.

If DC learned right and it being a state meant the Rs took a larger chunk of representation away the people making these same arguments would flip.

It's all political pettiness.

No, these people wouldn't flip views.

 

[LouderVol]

No, these people wouldn't flip views.

The people of DC? I can agree with that. But the point still remains that politics isnt a reason for keeping them out.

 

[hog88]

The people of DC? I can agree with that. But the point still remains that politics isnt a reason for keeping them out.

Who said politics were a reason to not make them a state? If they did they are just as wrong as the people who want to make them a state without going through the proper procedures.

 

[LouderVol]

Who said politics were a reason to not make them a state? If they did they are just as wrong as the people who want to make them a state without going through the proper procedures.

I think Consitutional law recognizes precedence. Unfortunately WV is precedence.

I have no idea how the Supreme Court will treat unconstitutional precedence, if it even makes it to them.

 

[hog88]

I think Consitutional law recognizes precedence. Unfortunately WV is precedence.

I have no idea how the Supreme Court will treat unconstitutional precedence, if it even makes it to them.

With Roberts as Chief Justice I think the precedence is known.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Democrats introduce bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state

I say if they are going to open the door to add a state, they should give equal opportunity to those that want to leave.

Seems fair.

 

[ajvol01]

Why fight it?

Seriously?

 

[LouderVol]

Seriously?

Yes seriously. Why deny a new state candidacy?

 

[Orangeburst]

I hate these effers. Dare call it gerrymandering Delux.

Packing is a comin

 

[DancingOutlaw]

Give Puerto Rico back to Spain and I'd consider DC statehood.

 

[ajvol01]

And?
Pettiness isnt a reason to not accept a new state into the union.

DC isn’t a state. It’s already a part of the U.S. What’s the point? What’s the upside? What’s behind this?