U.S. House passes bill to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state
The Hindu
By a vote of 216-208, the Democratic-controlled House approved the initiative with no Republican support.
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly voted, for the second time in less than a year, to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, sending it to the Senate where it faces stiff Republican opposition. By a vote of 216-208, the Democratic-controlled House approved the initiative with no Republican support.More Related News