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House to Vote on DC Statehood and Immigrant Rights Bills

This House Resolution sets the rules for debating and voting on three significant bills. These bills concern granting statehood to Washington, D.C., clarifying the rights of individuals detained at the border, and limiting the president's power to restrict entry for foreigners. Adopting this resolution clears the path for decisions on these matters.
Key points
Allows a vote on the bill to make Washington, D.C. a state, which would give its residents full representation in Congress.
Permits debate and a vote on the bill clarifying the rights of people detained by border and immigration authorities.
Opens the way for a vote on the bill limiting the president's ability to ban entry for certain groups of foreigners.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-04-20
For 214
Against 207
Abstain 0
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Status:
Adopted
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Additional Information
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 51) to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1573) to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1333) to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens; and for other purposes.
Print number: HRES 330
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2021-04-20
Voting date: 2021-04-20
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 124