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Article: D.C. Vote Bill Sent To House Floor; Supporters Hoping For Momentum to Sway Leery Senate
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- The Washington Post
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- March 16, 2007
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A bill granting the District its first full-fledged seat in the
House of Representatives passed the Judiciary Committee yesterday,
clearing the final hurdle before a vote by the entire House,
expected next week.
The House Democratic leadership has vowed to pass the legislation
and send it to the Senate, where it faces an uphill battle. The
House floor vote will mark the first time since 1993 that the
chamber has considered a House seat for the District, and proponents
hope that a victory there would create a wave of support.
"The key thing here is we're gaining great momentum, and we're
going to build on it," Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) declared at
yesterday's hearing.
The Judiciary Committee ...