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Washington, D.C. statehood

The Washington, D.C., Admission Act seeks to admit most of the District of Columbia as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while preserving federal control over key properties and initiating repeal of the 23rd Amendment.

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Jan 13, 2026
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How many representatives would washington dc get in the house if it became a state?

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