Feb 09, 2023
Republican-Led House, In Which D.C. Has No Vote, Passes Measures Repealing Two D.C. Bills
The two resolutions, targeting a bill that lets non-citizens vote in local elections and another revising the city’s criminal code, next head to the Senate for consideration.
Jun 07, 2017
House Of Representatives Unanimously Votes To Condemn Turkish Security Attack On D.C. Protesters
“This resolution was introduced by top Republican and Democratic leaders at a time when there is little bipartisan agreement on anything else.”
Jun 05, 2015
House Moves To Cut Metro Funding By $50 Million
Instead of $150 million, Metro will only get $100 million from the federal government for safety upgrades.
Nov 14, 2014
House Passes Keystone XL Pipeline Bill
In a 252-161 vote.
“District residents pay $12,000 per capita in federal income taxes, more per capita than residents of any state, to support their government in war and peace.”
Aug 29, 2014
House Member Who Is ‘Not A Jerk’ Seeks Interns
“HINT: vapid granolas who fear guns, hate babies, are ashamed of America, and think Islamic terrorists and illegal aliens are just misunderstood will not be comfortable here.”
D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton today introduced two bills that would grant D.C. varying degrees of representation in Congress.
Jan 15, 2013
Norton Again Introduces D.C. Statehood Bill
Just as she did in the opening week of the 112th Congress in 2011, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton today introduced a bill that would make D.C. the nation’s 51st state.