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To: Meatspace

Shouldn’t something this need a very high threshold for passing? Like 2/3rds of the Senate, and a majority of all states legislatures also approving of a new state?


77 posted on 06/16/2020 2:41:53 PM PDT by Sam Gamgee
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To: Sam Gamgee

It will never happen! It can’t happen! Not possible!


80 posted on 06/16/2020 2:46:33 PM PDT by Highest Authority (DemonRats are pure EVIL)
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To: Sam Gamgee

The process for statehood is not outlined in the Constitution.


81 posted on 06/16/2020 2:46:43 PM PDT by Meatspace
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To: Sam Gamgee
Shouldn’t something this need a very high threshold for passing? Like 2/3rds of the Senate, and a majority of all states legislatures also approving of a new state?

Ordinarily, admitting a new state just requires a majority vote of both houses of Congress. The only exception is if a state is formed out of part of an existing state, in which case that state's legislature must consent. (U.S. Const., Art. IV).

D.C., however, is a whole different kettle of fish, because its status is already governed by the 23rd Amendment, so this would require a constitutional amendment, which isn't going to happen.

124 posted on 06/16/2020 3:41:08 PM PDT by Lurking Libertarian (Non sub homine, sed sub Deo et lege)
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