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District Links: GOP bill on codifying ‘Making DC Safe and Beautiful’ executive order passes with 5 Democrats in support; peak bloom arrives; and more

By Chris Kain On Mar 26, 2026 Last updated Mar 26, 2026

Five Democrats in the House sided with the GOP majority yesterday in a 218-206 vote to approve a bill codifying aspects of President Donald Trump’s “Making the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful” executive order issued a year ago.

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