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To: zeebee
I believe DC statehood requires a constitutional amendment

It actually requires several amendments, but if the Congress passes it and the USSC agrees, who will stop the seating of the two new Senators or dispute the voting rights of the three Presidential electors from Congress?

120 posted on 06/28/2020 9:19:34 AM PDT by Jim Noble (Think like youÂ’re right, listen like youÂ’re wrong)
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To: Jim Noble
The Supreme Court could block DC statehood, depending on how John Roberts would vote (Roberts seems to be on track to be the new Anthony Kennedy).

As a Constitutional amendment, it would never pass because most conservative-leaning states would vote against it, but as you say, the House, Senate, and President will find a way to circumvent Constitutional formalities if the SC plays along.

127 posted on 06/28/2020 10:26:07 AM PDT by ek_hornbeck
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