[hanamizu]

I don’t recall any other state that became one via constitutional amendment.

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The District is specifically mentioned in two places in the Constitution. In the body of the document itself and in the 23 Amendment. Don’t see how it can become a state without altering both parts where it is mentioned.

The original reason for having a Federal capital district is so that no state would have power over the seat of the Federal government. The District voted for Hillary Clinton by something like 92%. Imagine the hostility of such a state government against President Trump. Look at what New York state government is trying.

[be-baw]

“The District is specifically mentioned in two places in the Constitution. In the body of the document itself and in the 23 Amendment. Don’t see how it can become a state without altering both parts where it is mentioned.”

Thanks!