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 District Party Vote
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi
IL
 8 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bobby L. Rush
IL
 1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Adam Kinzinger
IL
 16 Republican No
Rep. Jesús García
IL
 4 Democrat Yes
Rep. Lauren Underwood
IL
 14 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Bost
IL
 12 Republican No
Rep. Mary Miller
IL
 15 Republican No
Rep. Rodney Davis
IL
 13 Republican No
Rep. Robin Kelly
IL
 2 Democrat Yes
Rep. Danny K. Davis
IL
 7 Democrat Yes
Rep. Sean Casten
IL
 6 Democrat Yes
Rep. Bill Foster
IL
 11 Democrat Yes
Rep. Mike Quigley
IL
 5 Democrat Yes
Rep. Jim Banks
IN
 3 Republican No
Rep. James Baird
IN
 4 Republican No
Rep. Trey Hollingsworth
IN
 9 Republican No
Rep. Larry Bucshon
IN
 8 Republican No
Rep. Jackie Walorski
IN
 2 Republican No
Rep. Frank Mrvan
IN
 1 Democrat Yes
Rep. Greg Pence
IN
 6 Republican No
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  7. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act
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  10. DREAM Act
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  12. Workplace Violence in Health Care
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  18. Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations
  19. John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021
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