Washington, D.C. Admission Act

Apr. 22, 2021 | H.R. 51

This bill would grant statehood to the District of Columbia, making it the 51st state. Although Washington, D.C.’s population is now greater than both Vermont and Wyoming, its residents are without a constitutional right to voting representation in Congress. This bill passed the House on April 22, 2021.

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 216
NAYs: 208

Legislator State Sort descending District Party Vote
Rep. Virginia Foxx
NC
5 Republican No
Rep. Alma Adams
NC
12 Democrat Yes
Rep. Madison Cawthorn
NC
11 Republican No
Rep. Greg Murphy
NC
3 Republican No
Rep. Kelly Armstrong
ND
At Large Republican No
Rep. Adrian Smith
NE
3 Republican Not Voting
Rep. Don Bacon
NE
2 Republican No
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry
NE
1 Republican No
Rep. Ann McLane Kuster
NH
2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Chris Pappas
NH
1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
NJ
5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr.
NJ
10 Democrat Yes
Rep. Tom Malinowski
NJ
7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr.
NJ
9 Democrat Yes
Rep. Andy Kim
NJ
3 Democrat Yes
Rep. Frank Pallone
NJ
6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Christopher H. Smith
NJ
4 Republican No
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
NJ
12 Democrat Yes
Rep. Albio Sires
NJ
8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mikie Sherrill
NJ
11 Democrat Yes