House vote: H.R. 51 // June 26, 2020
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Sponsor: ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
C. Admission Act This bill admits certain portions of Washington, DC as the 51st state. The bill defines state as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 5.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 232 | 53.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 180 | 41.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.3% |