LinkLinksOpinion Washington Post Editorial Board: The House casts a historic vote for D.C. statehood. Now let’s elect senators who will do the same. By Editor On Jun 26, 2020 Last updated Jun 26, 2020 26 Share THE HOUSE of Representatives voted Friday to make the District of Columbia the nation’s 51st state. It was a signature moment, the first time in history that a chamber of Congress has formally approved statehood for the District. Credit to the 232 Democratic House members who, in a largely party-line vote, recognized and acted on the injustice of more than 705,000 Americans long denied their rights as citizens. 26 Share FacebookTwitterReddItWhatsAppEmailPrint
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