H.R. 51 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
H.R. 51 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 3, 2019, sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton with 227 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 227
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Washington, D.C. Admission Act This bill admits certain portions of Washington, DC as the 51st state. The bill defines state as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth. TITLE I--STATE OF WASHINGTON, D.C. Subtitle A--Procedures for Admission (Sec. 101) This subtitle provides for admission into the United States of the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, on an equal footing with the other states.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). Co-sponsors: 227 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2019
- Passed the HouseJun 26, 2020
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522. (Sep 8, 2020)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jun 26, 2020 · Passed232–180 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jun 26, 2020 · Failed182–227
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Washington, D.C. Admission ActHouse · Jun 26, 2020
- Washington, D.C. Admission ActHouse · Jun 26, 2020
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Rules Committee
More
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