House Approves Making Washington, DC, A State, Decision Heads To The Senate
The House on Thursday voted to make Washington, DC, the nation’s 51st state — a move that, if approved by the Senate, would hand Democrats two new senators.
The measure faces a tough road in the 50-50 divided Senate where Democrats control the chamber by way of Vice President Kamala Harris’ tie-breaking vote.
It would require 60 votes for passage in the Senate unless Democrats get rid of the filibuster that would allow for a simple majority vote.
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