U.S. capital’s bid for statehood
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The Washington DC Admission Act would make the United States’ capital the 51st state, granting voting rights in the House of Representatives and Senate to its more than 705,700
residents
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Eleanor Holmes Norton: District of Columbia’s non-voting delegate introduces DC statehood bill
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Frederick Douglass: Act will change District of Columbia to Douglass Commonwealth, maintaining DC abbreviation – paying homage to African-American abolitionist
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Washington DC: Bill carves out space for capital district in which federal government retains complete control
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Home Rule: End to Congress control of all council legislation before it can become law
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WASHINGTON
Pennsylvania Avenue
THE MALL
St. John’s Episcopal Church Lafayette
Square
White
TIDAL BASIN
POTOMAC RIVER
Independence Avenue
Lincoln Memorial
House
Washington Monument
U.S. Capitol
CAPITOL HILL

400m
437yd
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Taxation: DC residents pay taxes, but have little influence on how taxpayer dollars are spent – situation emblazoned by licence plate slogan Taxation without Representation
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President Trump has vowed to veto any DC statehood legislation
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Sources: Associated Press, Brookings, History.com Pictures: Associated Press 
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