Washington, D.C., Gets A Step Closer To Statehood After Committee Vote

The House Oversight Committee voted to pass a bill for DC statehood, split along party lines. Republicans proposed amendments, but Democrats rejected them. Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney emphasized the need for democratic rights for DC residents. The bill will proceed to the House, where it is expected to pass, but it faces challenges in the Republican-controlled Senate.

What was the outcome of the House Oversight Committee's vote on DC statehood?

• The vote was rejected by all members.

• The vote was unanimous in favor.

• The vote was split along party lines.

• The vote was postponed.

What did Republicans do during the debate on the DC statehood bill?

• They supported the bill unanimously.

• They walked out of the debate.

• They suggested over a dozen amendments.

• They proposed a new bill.

What did Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney say about the DC statehood bill?

• It was unnecessary and should be rejected.

• It was a step towards granting basic democratic rights.

• It would decrease federal funding for DC.

• It would increase taxes for DC residents.

What is unique about the United States in terms of its capital's voting rights?

• It has the smallest capital city in the world.

• It has the largest capital city in the world.

• It allows full voting rights to its capital's residents.

• It is the only democratic country that denies voting rights in the national legislature to its capital's residents.

What is the next step for the DC statehood bill after passing the House Oversight Committee?

• It will be signed into law by the President.

• It will be voted on by the full House chamber.

• It will be sent back to the committee for revisions.

• It will be implemented immediately.